Two sisters tackle a 100-day training challenge Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For many years, the wild mustang has served as a symbol of the American West. Believed to be the descendants…
Buying bowls… supporting the victims of domestic violence
Second annual fundraiser generates funds for Jefferson County Refuge House Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. “You can do anything with polymer clay,” said local artisan Oona Fessenden last year as she prepared…
Community Prayer Breakfast scheduled for December 5
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be held this Thursday, Dec. 5, in the Parrish Hall of St. Margaret Catholic Church, which is located at 1565 E….
Christmas Specials scheduled at area churches
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Several area churches have scheduled their Christmas musical programs and plays during the month of December. Capital Heights Baptist Church, 7150 Apalachee Pkwy., in Tallahassee, will hold…
Are you faster than a youngster?
Jefferson Somerset Track Team to host community race Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. There is a new group of athletes at Jefferson Somerset, and they are prepared to show off what they…
Not trying to stop the toll road
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite a sustained push from opponents of the proposed toll highway, the Jefferson County Commission last week resisted the pressure, narrowly voting 3-2 to forgo a resolution…
Suspect turns himself in
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Barely 24-hours had passed since Jefferson County law enforcement had begun a manhunt for Marko Earl, 26, when Earl surrendered himself to deputies at the Jefferson County…
Toll Road Fantasy and Reality 1.0
If you read the Statute Title XXVI Chapter 338 LIMITED ACCESS AND TOLL FACILITIES you will know what the law says, what it specifically addresses and what the process is to manage…
Watching the Finances
The request to convey “A-Building,” formerly known as Jefferson Academy, from the elected school board to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), as “paid in full,” continues. The taxpaying public…
Reporter’s Corner:
Be kind to retail workers this Black Friday First of all, let me start out by saying that I get it. We’ve all been in situations where the customer service in a…
Remembering Sheriff David Hobbs
JCSO installs decals in honor of former sheriff Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. After eight years of serving Jefferson County as its beloved sheriff, David C. Hobbs passed away on November 27,…
Bringing Christmas JOY to Monticello – Donate toys today
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Christmas magic can happen anywhere, and this year, you can help the magic of Santa Claus come to life for the children of Jefferson County. With Christmas…
Annie Mae Black
Annie Mae Black, 68, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Ms. Black attended the public schools of Leon County. She was a devoted homemaker and a certified nursing assistant….
Ollicia Corchell Anderson
Ollicia Corchell Anderson was born to Wendy Hughes and Corwin Anderson on February 8, 1998. Ollicia accepted Christ and was baptized in the Monticello Tabernacle of Praise Ministries, Inc. Ollicia graduated Magna…
Kindergarten students tour the fire station
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset kindergarten students and their teachers took a bus trip to the Jefferson County Fire Rescue facility on Thursday, Nov. 21, to learn about the fire…
Help your local animal shelter this holiday season
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Wanting to spread a little Christmas cheer to the animals at the Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center? Adopting a shelter pet isn’t the only way to help…
Christmas is coming to town
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Christmas is just around the corner, and with it, is MainStreet Monticello’s annual Christmas event that is expected to light up and bring the holiday spirit to…
Up to $10,000 reward offered
Investigation continues for murdered man Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 2, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a call regarding…
WANTED Fugitive on the run after shots fired
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, Earl has turned himself in to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and is no longer considered wanted. It was…