The Apostle Peter is known for a lot of things. Much of the time his life is viewed through a lens of highs and lows, and for every bold statement regarding the…
The real meaning of Easter
Story submmitted By Dr. Ralph F. Wilson So what if the Easter bunny wins the hearts of children everywhere? So, why not strike “Easter vacation” from the vocabulary of our schools and…
Antoine (Tony) Marie de Sercey
Antoine (Tony) Marie de Sercey, age 88, of Monticello, passed away March 27, 2021, at the Big Bend Hospice House. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Normandy, France, the son of…
Clara Hatcher
Clara Lee Faglie Hatcher was born in Monticello on April 3, 1943, to Lottie Bertha Martin Faglie and Eather Tipetts Faglie. She graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1961 and was…
Neighbors vs Neighbors
‘Right to enjoy our land’ vs ‘Right to benefit economically from my land’ Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The problem of noisy affairs that disturb neighboring property owners is one that continues…
Interpress Studios is returning to Monticello
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Parents: Here’s an opportunity to get a photo made of your child or children, and have the photo appear in the newspaper, at no cost or obligation….
The Pasco House: a home with soul
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Pasco House is a beautiful white house located on West Washington Street Currently owned by Terri and Doug Merritt, it was originally built as a simple…
We must fight to protect public’s right to watch their elected officials
For democracy to function, citizens must have the right to know what their elected officials are doing and saying. The right to full and public notice of when elected officials are discussing…
Build a Bucket is on its way!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane season is on its way, and the Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management, in coordination with area nonprofit and local businesses is here to…
Lessie “Lassie” Mae Walker
Lessie “Lassie” Mae Walker, 62, of Tallahassee, passed on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, on the grounds of Union Bethel AME Church, with burial in…
Johnquez Lamar Grayer
Johnquez Lamar Grayer, 19, of Monticello, passed unexpectedly in Tallahassee on Monday, March 22, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Tillman of Monticello is serving the Grayer family.
Local Winn-Dixie to be fully renovated
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local Winn-Dixie here in Monticello is scheduled to get a pretty significant facelift soon. The Monticello Winn-Dixie, located at 1245 S. Jefferson St., is currently one…
Two historic buildings set for renovation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two historic buildings in Monticello are set to undergo exterior alterations in the coming weeks, preparatory to their greater restorations down the road. The two – for…
COVID vaccine now available at Winn-Dixie and CVS
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As of Monday, March 22, persons age 50 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County…
Not important?
Upon reading the article on Friday, March 19, “School District holds millions worth in properties.” As a new resident on Pearl Street, I am perplexed as to the “why” these properties are…
Remember, it is our money
At a recent Jefferson County School Board meeting it was suggested that the Board have meetings that are not open to the public. In a startling accounting the notion that too many…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
The Front Porch… where the tea is sweet and the talks are long. One of the best things about growing up in the newspaper business has been giving back to the community…
Fannie Mae Purvis
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Fannie Mae Purvis, loving mother of five, went to be with the Lord. Fannie Mae passed away at Your Life in Tallahassee, Fla. A graveside service will…
Tami “Mimi” Michelle Richard
Tami “Mimi” Michelle Richard, 59, of Monticello, passed away on March 12, 2021. She loved being a mother and grandmother. Tami was a great friend and an avid animal lover and will…
Crime Beat
All information is printed as taken from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office. All Suspects Should Be Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty In A Court Of Law Ruby Elizabeth Lynch, 38, arrested on…