Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Razor Performance Riding is dedicated to the international development of enhancing people’s knowledge in motorcycle maneuvering and traffic safety by introducing advanced riding techniques. Its students focus…
Local churches travel together to Alabama and Tennessee
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth and Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church members and their guests traveled together to Birmingham, AL. and Memphis, TN on June 13-17. This was the eighth…
County votes No
Adult Day Care facilities not allowed in residential areas Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Following a brief public hearing on Thursday, Aug. 16, county officials decided not to amend the Land Development…
Massey, McNeill win in Sheriff’s race (Gillum, DeSantis, Scott prevail statewide)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Statewide, the big story on Tuesday night was the upset victory of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum as the Democratic nominee for Governor. Not as surprising, although still…
Woman’s Club seeking new members
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club (MWC) is having a membership drive and invites all the local ladies to consider joining for a fun-filled year of activities planned by the…
Susie Ruth Jones
Susie Ruth Jones, 78, of Monticello, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2018. The funeral is 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Cody Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3812…
Children’s Advil recalled due to overdose concerns
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Pfizer Consumer Health, a division of Pfizer, Inc., the producer of children’s Advil, has recalled one lot of their bubblegum flavored, 4-oz bottles of children’s Advil after…
A Gem of Floridian History: A look at the process of renovating Jefferson High School
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It was the first brick schoolhouse built in Florida, its history dates all the way back to 1852 – 166 years ago – and the original bricks…
Sam’s 50 Free Haircuts/ Supplies another success
Story Submitted by Mary Madison “The August 11 Madison Avenue for Kids Foundation’s Free Haircuts/School Supply giveaway was another success,” stated event coordinator Mary Madison, mother of Jefferson County native Sam Madison,…
New changes for football playoffs
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. In a continuing effort to make the high school football season more competitive, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced a few changes to the…
A-Building becoming ka-ching building
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The historic A-Building is seemingly turning into a ka-ching building in the estimation of some county officials. With nearly $4 million already expended on the renovation, unforeseen…
Is the School Board unethical?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board and some of its board members recently became the object of observation when a letter, sent by a citizen to the Florida…
“A Jewel in Jefferson County”
Our family would like to express our deepest appreciation to the Director and the ENTIRE staff of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center, Inc. for providing excellent customer services before, during, and after…
Lizard at the Library: Last week’s special story time visitor
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Twice a week, the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library holds a special story time session. On Tuesdays at 10 a.m., the books and activities are geared…
Breakfast with a dose of chemicals: RoundUp found in favorite breakfast cereals
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this month, a school grounds-keeper, Dewayne Johnson, made the national news when he filed a lawsuit against Monsanto after Johnson named the company’s weedkiller, Roundup, as…
Growing Wild at The Arts this Saturday
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts will host the Opening Reception of “Growing Wild”, a Profusion of Wildflowers by Anne Hempel from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 in…
Warriors rout Panthers
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Aug. 24, Blake Wirick with the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors ran for 195 yards as the Warriors shut out the Panthers of Pataula Charter…
Teacher shares what she learned while teaching in China
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. School Teacher Wanda Ross shares her summer educational tour and exciting experiences in China with her students, and with the Jefferson County community. Ross taught seventh and…
Stunning donation
Law enforcement receives tasers Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The networking of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has again paid off for residents of Jefferson County as well as the City of…