Once again, after a five-year lull, special interests are attempting to grab Ward Creek (which is an upper arm of Lake Miccosukee, in Jefferson County) from public use and enjoyment and into…
Thank you!
In my travels around Jefferson County, I have noticed our roadsides accumulation of litter. In the past, I would see Prison Inmates cleaning up various areas but haven’t noticed any lately. One…
Helping others- what makes Jefferson County great
Sunday afternoon on the way home from church a large tree had fallen across US 90 near South Main blocking both lanes. When I stopped to help clear it, despite the rain,…
Charles Thomas Brantley
Charles Thomas Brantley, age 71, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home in Sopchoppy, FL. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 3:30…
Chili Challenge February 17
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce 9th annual Chili Challenge and Dance will be held February 19 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the old Apron…
Jefferson-Somerset announces new gifted program in elementary school
Submitted by Kathy Belcher January 2018 was an exciting landmark month as Jefferson-Somerset assessed and identified kindergarteners and first graders to participate in the Gifted Program. Now that students are identified, teachers…
Squirrels
Here are six reasons to start loving these nutty critters Story Submitted Squirrels often get a bad rap. They raid bird feeders. They can chew through just about anything. They dart out…
Chamber After 5 at Johnston’s Meat Market
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Johnston’s Meat Market will host this month’s Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce After 5 on February 15 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at 1480 West Washington…
Auditions for Murder Mystery Theater
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Opera House Stage Company will hold auditions for a Motley Crew of Pirates for its ever popular annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. The play is in need…
Fish Fry Fundraiser for the Senior Center February 16
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. There will be a Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center this Friday, February 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Your $10 donation will…
ACA Students Visit Florida Capitol
Jennifer Falk On Tuesday, February 6, Aucilla Christian Academy fourth and fifth grade students visited the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. Representative Halsey Beshears graciously sent one of his staff members, Amanda, to…
MILESTONES AND MILLSTONES
Porch de Salomon (Panajachel, Guatemala) • www.porchdesalomon.org Mark the milestones of your mercy and love, God; Rebuild the ancient landmarks! Psalm 25:6 (MSG) Millstone: a: something that grinds or crushes b: a heavy burden (Merriam –Webster…
Arbor Day in Monticello
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of National Arbor Day the City of Monticello gave away 42 fruit, ornamental, and shade trees to be planted inside the city limits, in celebration…
Crews digging for oil around courthouse circle
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. If you noticed the crews and rigs that were partially blocking the courthouse circle last week and drilling in the area, it wasn’t petroleum that they were…
Reckless driver arrested
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Reckless driving was merely the most obvious of the various violations that got a young South Florida man arrested recently when he was driving through Jefferson County….
Local US Marine Killed in 1983 Beirut Barracks Attack Honored
The Jefferson County Commission recently passed a proclamation honoring USMC Lance Corporal Clemon “Clyde” Alexander, one of 241 U.S. military personnel killed in 1983 when the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks was bombed…
JoAnn Ferre’ JoAnn Ferre’ of Tallahassee died peacefully at her home on January 28. She was born on October 12, 1962 in Port Chester, New York to Jose Ferre’ and Joanne Singletary….
How Do Homeschoolers Successfully Complete High school?
A student is better equipped to successfully enter college or vocational training if they successfully graduate from high school. A homeschooling student is deemed as successfully completing high school anytime the parent…
FSU Football #87 Jared Jackson speaks at Community Prayer Breakfast
Debbie Snapp , ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, February 1 was very well-attended with 104 guests signed in to hear #87 Jared Jackson address his experiences as a…
FDOT Traffic Alert for Big Bend Area
Jefferson County S.R. 10 (U.S. 90) from the Leon County line to east of Willow Street – Milling and resurfacing is taking place. Temporary daytime lane closures are anticipated. Drivers are reminded…
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