SB: 40: No more plastic bags or straws in Florida
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In an effort to follow the conservation-minded efforts and legislation of states such as New York, California and Hawaii, Senate Bill 40 has been filed for discussion…
Goodbye, Visit Florida?
A look at Jefferson County’s future if the tourism agency dies Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When tourists think of visiting Florida and enjoying its attractions and natural resources, they think of…
Brush Fire
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 3, Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) was called to a portion of Walker Springs Road, located near Wacissa, for an active…
In response to Shirley Washington
In response to Shirley’s “Letter to the Editor,” published January 28, 2020, not “surprised.” I have known her many years. Just another unethical, if not illegal “land deal,” executed, with continued disparity,…
Senior Center’s February calendar of events
Compiled by Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For the month of February, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) has put together a calendar of daily, weekly and special events that will focus…
Barbara Sheats celebrated her 90th birthday!
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Longtime resident and hospice volunteer Barbara Sheats celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 1 with family and friends at the Monticello Woman’s Club. Nearly 100 guests…
Seven Warriors honored at ACA senior night
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Seniors were the focus of the basketball games held in the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Wilmer Bassett Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 31. A total of four games…
Leap Day: An extra day to have a heart for horses
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Triple R Horse Rescue will host its ninth annual fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 5 to 10 p.m.; Leap Day is an extra day to have…
Love in a jar: Canning at Twelve Oaks Farm
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Tami Lester is the owner and operator of Twelve Oaks Farm, an equine facilitated learning and life coaching operation that is located just outside the Monticello city…
Postal Service alerts of email scam
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is warning residents to beware of a fake email/email scam that is making the rounds, claiming to be from USPS officials…
Suspect surrounded in hotel chooses suicide over custody
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A weekend home invasion and investigation that began in Panama City Beach, Fla. ended in Jefferson County when deputies found a suspect who had fled from Bay…
Lamar “Curtis” Clark
Our heavenly Father called Lamar Curtis Clark of Monticello, Fla., home on February 1, 2020. He was born on November 2, 1932 to Thomas B. and Susie Bell Clark. He served in…
Taylor Massage hosts Chamber After 5 and ribbon-cutting ceremony
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Taylor Massage, one of Monticello’s newer businesses, hosted the Thursday, Jan. 16 Chamber After 5 event at its location in the Cherry Street Commons. The Thursday evening…
Runa to visit the Monticello Opera House this weekend
Celtic, Americana music in one stage performance Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Runa is a multi-award winning Celtic-roots band that, pushes the boundaries of Irish folk music. The well-known style, soul and…
Crime Beat: Recent felony arrests
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Phillip Halcomb – January 2 Phillip David Halcomb, 54, of Tallahassee, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 2 on an outstanding warrant regarding a previous failure to appear…
From the Pulpit…
A tongue-in-cheek political comment If you say something tongue-in-cheek, you intend it to be understood as a joke, although you might appear to be serious. Will Rogers was speaking tongue-in-cheek when he…
Singles Group met in Lamont
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Singles Group, a ministry of First United Methodist Church, met for lunch on Sunday, Feb. 2. They gathered at Flatwoods Cafe, in Lamont, for a…
School Board Workshop Notice
Jefferson County School Board will hold a Board Workshop, Monday, February 10, 2020at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the district office located at 1490 W. Washington Street, Monticello, FL 32344. …