Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A significant number of church leaders across the country are reporting varying degrees of decline in contributions since the pandemic’s lockdown, according to a recently released survey….
Let’s go to the book fair!
Jefferson Somerset to host virtual book fair for students Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. This book fair is an important and memorable part of the school year; students look forward to the…
Jefferson County Student Athletes
The arrival of COVID-19 cut directly into the sports schedules of the local baseball, volleyball, softball and track/cross country teams. For Jefferson County’s student-athletes, the sports season had barely begun before it…
Coronavirus cases in Jefferson County at 26
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County remained at 26 COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday evening, April 22, when the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) last updated its website. The last two…
Schofill to represent USA in Ireland
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A former student and athlete with Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), Megan Schofill, is continuing to make her name known around the nation with her career in women’s…
Fewer crimes in 2019
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For nearly five straight decades, Florida’s crime rate has been steadily decreasing, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). On Friday, April 10, the FDLE…
Did you know?
Dear Editor, Context is everything. Did you know that the district received the best financial audit for FY18-19 that it has had in years? Did you know that the Jefferson County School…
Reporter’s Corner: Take back control of your life during COVID-19
We’re all a little lonely and ready for life to return to normal. We’re all ready for our favorite coffee shops, bars and hang-outs to reopen so we can gather with our…
Jennifer M. (Sparhawk) Walton 07/24/1971 – 04/18/2020
Taken from this life too soon, Jennifer Marie (Sparhawk) Walton, 48, was the beloved wife of Benjamin Deese Walton and adoring mother of Philip Keiffer and Lily Anne Williams, Monticello and Tallahassee,…
Lester W. Oglesby
Lester W. Oglesby, 91, known to family and friends as Kaiser, died Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born in Mayo, Fla., as one of eight children, and moved with his family…
Bobby Ray Grantham
Bobby Ray Grantham, born March 23, 1946, entered into rest April 13, 2020, at the age of 74. Bobby was born in Fanlew, Fla. and was a resident of Monticello for most…
Helpful resources for Jefferson County residents
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. According to Brent Couch, community engagement coordinator for the Lighthouse Health Plan, his organization has put together a Community Resource Guide for Jefferson County locals to reference…
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary fundraiser winner
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The winner of a handmade quillow from the SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary fundraiser was Joanne Barker, an employee of Swann Insurance Agency. Barker was one of the…
Turner Beshears invited to participate in Leadership Tallahassee
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Leadership Tallahassee is a division of The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. It’s a year-long program that educates and encourages participants to actively seek positive and constructive…
Artist feature: Heather Ainsley
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Heather Ainsley is one of the talented minds of Jefferson County who use their creative abilities to construct beautiful works of art. Ainsley, who moved to the…
Arbor Day: How to take care of your trees
MetroMedia Lawns and gardens tend to draw the bulk of homeowners’ attention come spring and summer. But it’s important that property owners tend to the trees that dot their property as well….
Cross Landings Health and Rehabilitation Center Administrators’ licenses suspended after poor COVID-19 response
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, April 17, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) issued an emergency order suspending the licenses of two administrators at the Cross Landings Health and Rehabilitation…
Closing the schools
Students won’t return to classrooms until next academic year Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Parents around the state who were hoping their child would return to school before the end of the…
Rebuttal of Rebuttal: Virus
I would like to respond to the accusations towards me by a young man. First of all, I was accused of being a rambler. Well, that’s really cool, because my wife calls…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
We want your stories Here at ECB Publishing, Inc. (The Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal) we take pride in our work. We work hard to bring the citizens of Jefferson County…