Emma Jean Howard, 75, of Monticello transitioned from this life at home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 at New Zion M.B. Church,…
A happy ending for a Mastiff named Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, July 19, Jefferson County Animal Control and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were involved in securing a large mastiff that was roaming the area of…
Beneficial bats help Florida agriculture
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. They are a common sight, especially in the dusk hours just after sunset. Bats can often be seen circling around as they begin their nocturnal feeding on insects….
Hunter safety course offered in Jefferson County in August
Story Submitted The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Jefferson County in August. The class will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, from…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Integrity Integrity, according to Dictionary.com means, “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles….
Author writes novel set in Monticello
Award winning author George Encizo makes Monticello the star of his latest novel Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. “For reasons known only to him, Francis Teague hadn’t told anyone about his adolescent…
City Council to vote itself $6,000 pay increase
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. In a barely attended workshop recently, a fraction of the Monticello City Council reviewed and tentatively approved the budget and millage rate for the coming fiscal year…
Meet the Candidates on Aug. 8
Savannah Reams, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Aug. 8, the ECB Publishing’s 2018 election feature will be published in the Monticello News. Before the polls open, we make it our goal to…
Chamber members meet newcomers
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce members and their guests were introduced to newcomers to the area during the July Chamber meeting: Tom and Suzie Isphording and…
Bruce and Linda Leinback Create NFCC Scholarship
To honor family, help Jefferson County Students Story submitted When Bruce and Linda Leinback decided to develop an endowed scholarship at North Florida Community College, they knew it would focus on nursing,…
Drug Bust: Meth discovered
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Keir Johnson, 44, of Lamont, was arrested on Friday, July 20 by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO)’s Inv. Matthews on charges of driving with a suspended license,…
FMB Merges
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The long-accustomed FMB logo will be history in the not-too-distant future. First Bancshares, Inc., announced earlier this week the acquisition of the FMB Banking Corporation, the parent…
Have you registered to vote? Deadline July 30
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Voters are reminded that Monday, July 30, is the last day to register or change political party affiliation for the coming elections. Votes must also update their…
RECALL ALERT: Five Foods Recalled Due to Salmonella in Whey Powder
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Various food items have been recalled after Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI) voluntarily recalled a whey powder ingredient that AMPI produced due to concerns about salmonella in…
William H. Hughes, Jr.
William H. Hughes, Jr. died peacefully on July 23, 2018 with Barbara, his lovely wife of 60 years, and son Johnny at his bedside. The family will receive friends at a visitation…
The Moon arrives in Monticello
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Wednesday, June 18 was a special day for Monticello; it was the day that the Moon was presented to Monticello at the Jefferson County Library. Courtesy of…
131 year old bell at tolls at Christ Episcopal Church
On Sept. 1, 2002, the secretary at Christ Episcopal Church in Monticello, printed out 2,996 names. She cut the sheets of names and placed them in a basket. The big yellow buses…
Jennifer Page steps into new role as Dean of Academic Affairs at North Florida Community College
Story submitted Jennifer Page stepped onto the North Florida Community College campus as a student, recently graduated from Suwannee High School, in 1995 and essentially began her NFCC career. She began accumulating…
Kercher and Rosmini on Academic Dean’s List at NFCC
Article Submitted Victoria R. Kercher and Gabriel J. Rosmini, both of Monticello, were recognized for academic achievement with 48 other North Florida Community College students named to the Academic Dean’s List at…