Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. To end National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 through May 6), students at Jefferson Somerset and their parents took to social media to spread a bit of…
City to receive charging station for cars
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are exploring the possibility of providing downtown charging stations for electric vehicles (Evs), both as a convenience to drivers of such cars and an economic…
Fear mongering and propaganda
We can all probably remember an incident at school when a rumor was spread. It propagated fast and wide from person to person and the more it was repeated the more it…
Just thinking…
Are not we under self isolation order? Why is it that the viral pathogens of so many corridors trying to invade our house. We did not give our permission nor have we…
Henry J. Johnson
Henry J. Johnson, age 72, of Monticello, Fla., passed away at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Henry was the son of the late Annie Rosa Johnson….
United Way gives big to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, May 6, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) was visited by two members of the United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) as the charitable…
National Poppy Day is May 22
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. National Poppy Day was brought to life when the American Legion requested that the United States Congress designate the Friday before Memorial Day as a special day…
Jefferson Somerset thanks their teachers
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Educators who teach the students enrolled at Jefferson Somerset received a special “thank-you” gift from the school’s administrative team during Teacher Appreciation Week. That week, the administration…
Be a friend
Joe was a high school freshman, with big plans for the weekend with his friends. Friday was finally here and at his first opportunity, he was out the door, ready to enjoy…
Mary Hartsfield in the Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Church has been a part of Mary Hartsfield’s life ever since she was a young child; she can recall attending different churches of several different denominations with…
Plane found in Jefferson County
Two Jefferson County residents stumbled upon a remarkable find earlier this week. Byron Love and Kaley Love, two siblings from Monticello, were cruising timber (surveying and estimating the amount of timber in…
We’re OPEN! Monticello businesses begin to return
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. After an extended period of store and restaurant COVID-19 closures, the majority of Florida, including Jefferson County, is finally beginning the slow progress of reopening. For several…
North Cherry Street upgrade almost complete
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Cherry Street upgrade, which has been underway for several weeks, is expected to be completed next week. Or so City Manager Raymond Clark informed the…
Florida Aquifer’s Exploitation and Future
March 15 The Palm Beach Post ran an article on the front page of their Sunday Business Section about a situation in High Springs. A family that owns land with springs on…
Why so urgent?
Why couldn’t they wait and give the public more of an opportunity to voice their opinion? Despite the virus, a thunderstorm with lightning and tornado watches, bad reception, and most importantly three…
Stamp Out Hunger food drive postponed
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, mail carriers with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) hold a Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The drive functions through the donations of people…
Parkinson’s Care Partner Summit to be held on May 16
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Parkinson’s Foundation will host a virtual 2020 Care Partner Summit on Saturday, May 16 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. This event is to provide care partners…
Marissa Ann Keaton
Marissa Ann Keaton, 28, of Lloyd, Fla. passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was a member of St. Rilla, where she was a member of the kitchen staff. Marissa also…
Isabell Williams Bradley
Isabell Williams Bradley, 69, of Monticello, Fla., passed away at home on Monday, May 11, 2020. Isabell was an usher at Elizabeth Dills M.B. Church. Treasuring her love are her husband, Jacob…
Donald Frederick Joiner, Sr.
Donald Frederick Joiner, Sr., age 75, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fla. Don was born on September 8, 1944 in Monticello, to the late Carl…