It is with great sadness that the family of Timothee Angus Barfield announce his passing on August 23, 2018 at the age of 68. He is preceded in death by his dedicated…
Computer classes starting now
Story Submitted A series of computer basics classes for adults will be hosted at the Jefferson County Library starting on Sept. 13. Classes will be taught by Family and Consumer Science Extension…
Stop bullying workshop
Story submitted National speaker, Mike Dreiblatt, co-author of the books How to Stop Bullying and Social Aggression and The Wallop Story, will lead a 60 minute Parent/Community workshop titled “How to Stop…
Jellystone Park Jam starts this week!
Showcasing more than 20 Christian music groups during five-day event Story Submitted Jellystone Park Jam, one of North Florida’s largest multi-day gospel music events, will get under way this week with over…
Jefferson Somerset partnership continues to bear fruit
Story Submitted As the new school year is now underway, and Jefferson Somerset looks to build upon last year’s successes as well as learn from any hiccups along the way, it is…
Track Boys are #1
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Somerset Cross Country Track & Field Boys Team came in first place in the Bluebird Run, at the Alford Greenway, at the very end of…
Warriors cage Wolves
Rick Patrick , ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors racked up over 300 yards on the ground as they bounced back with a 45-26 victory over the St. Francis…
Local student to compete in World Open
Riley Smith saddles up in October John Willoughby, ECB Publishing, Inc. Riley Smith, a freshman at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), is set to compete in the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) World…
4-H State Champs
Emerald G. Parsons, ECB Publishing, Inc. Two local students from the local Jefferson County 4-H Club have earned fame and glory for themselves and for our hometown 4-H clubs. Sarah Crandall and…
McCain and Pouliotte
It is a shame Mr. Pouliotte is so filled with bile and hatred of John McCain. Yes sir, you are entitled to your opinion, but I respectfully disagree. Disclaimer: I am an…
School Board to vote on leasing and/or selling old schools
Two important decisions are about to come before the Jefferson County School Board. These decisions are what to do with the decommissioned Jefferson Elementary and the Howard Middle School buildings. Here is…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Article Submitted Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 and its Auxiliary Unit are once again adamant about bringing information to everyone about suicide among military veterans. 22 veterans, and one active-duty…
Blood Drive Sept. 8
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49 will host a Blood Drive on Saturday, September 8, in the Winn Dixie Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just look for…
Adopt a Senior Sweetheart
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Humane Society Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center houses lots and lots of cats, dogs and sometimes pigs, rabbits and even horses. Most all the…
High Blood Pressure? Fitness Classes start Oct. 2
Do you have high blood pressure? From 2000 to 2016, death rates due to hypertension and cardiovascular disease in Jefferson County have been consistently higher compared to the rest of the state…
Gwendolyn Saffo earns Distinguished EEO Designation
Article Submitted Gwendolyn D. Saffo received the designation of Senior Certified Affirmative Action Professional (Sr. CAAP) from the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAED) earlier this summer. The requisite experience for this…
Fulford represents Florida Farmers
Savannah Reams, , ECB Publishing, Inc. Local farmer, Ernest Fulford, was chosen as a representative for Florida farmers, to attend the National Cotton Council’s 2018 Producer Information Exchange Program (P.I.E.) the week…
Remembering 9-11
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Governor Scott visits Monticello
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. About 80 or so people gathered recently at the Grand Oaks Plantation off the Boston Highway to show support for Gov. Rick Scott in his bid for…
For the Animals… Sheriff’s Office announces new training for deputies at Adoption Day
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, August 25, Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Rainbows Edge, Inc. joined hands and held an…