Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Opera House Stage Company will hold auditions for a Motley Crew of Pirates for its ever popular annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. The play is in need…
Fish Fry Fundraiser for the Senior Center February 16
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. There will be a Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center this Friday, February 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Your $10 donation will…
ACA Students Visit Florida Capitol
Jennifer Falk On Tuesday, February 6, Aucilla Christian Academy fourth and fifth grade students visited the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. Representative Halsey Beshears graciously sent one of his staff members, Amanda, to…
MILESTONES AND MILLSTONES
Porch de Salomon (Panajachel, Guatemala) • www.porchdesalomon.org Mark the milestones of your mercy and love, God; Rebuild the ancient landmarks! Psalm 25:6 (MSG) Millstone: a: something that grinds or crushes b: a heavy burden (Merriam –Webster…
Arbor Day in Monticello
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of National Arbor Day the City of Monticello gave away 42 fruit, ornamental, and shade trees to be planted inside the city limits, in celebration…
Crews digging for oil around courthouse circle
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. If you noticed the crews and rigs that were partially blocking the courthouse circle last week and drilling in the area, it wasn’t petroleum that they were…
Reckless driver arrested
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Reckless driving was merely the most obvious of the various violations that got a young South Florida man arrested recently when he was driving through Jefferson County….
Local US Marine Killed in 1983 Beirut Barracks Attack Honored
The Jefferson County Commission recently passed a proclamation honoring USMC Lance Corporal Clemon “Clyde” Alexander, one of 241 U.S. military personnel killed in 1983 when the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks was bombed…
JoAnn Ferre’ JoAnn Ferre’ of Tallahassee died peacefully at her home on January 28. She was born on October 12, 1962 in Port Chester, New York to Jose Ferre’ and Joanne Singletary….
How Do Homeschoolers Successfully Complete High school?
A student is better equipped to successfully enter college or vocational training if they successfully graduate from high school. A homeschooling student is deemed as successfully completing high school anytime the parent…
FSU Football #87 Jared Jackson speaks at Community Prayer Breakfast
Debbie Snapp , ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, February 1 was very well-attended with 104 guests signed in to hear #87 Jared Jackson address his experiences as a…
FDOT Traffic Alert for Big Bend Area
Jefferson County S.R. 10 (U.S. 90) from the Leon County line to east of Willow Street – Milling and resurfacing is taking place. Temporary daytime lane closures are anticipated. Drivers are reminded…
Theodore Mack, Jr.
Theodore Roosevelt “Cutter” Mack, Jr., 53, passed on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3 at Bethpage M.B. Church, with military honors burial in Oakfield Cemetery….
Willie Scurry
Willie Bernard Vincent Scurry, 17, passed unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 29, 2018. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Saturday, February 3 at Hickory Hill M.B. Church, with burial in the Church…
Tom Jennings Jr.
Tom Jennings Jr., son of the late Tom Sr. and Viola Jennings, was born on April 22,1956. He was educated in the Jefferson County School system. He later in life joined the…
Shirley Ann Keaton Reddick
Shirley Ann Keaton Reddick, 66, of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Hagan Funeral Service, 175 North Railroad Street Monticello Fl 860-997-1300 is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services…
Jefferson Somerset cheerleaders win cheer competitions
Story Submitted The Jefferson-Somerset cheerleading squads have been cleaning up at recent cheer competitions and the school could not be prouder of these teams for their hard work and effort. At the…
JCHS Class of 1978 Meeting
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Organizers of the Jefferson County High School Class of 1978 will be meeting to discuss the upcoming 40th Class Reunion; and are opening this meeting to other…
Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in February
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety internet-completion course on Feb. 24, in Jefferson County. Students who have taken the online course and wish to…
Florida interstates among the most dangerous
Mickey Starling, ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida has some of the busiest interstates in the country, which increases the need for caution while traveling. According to a recent study by EverQuote, you should…