Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Michael Robinson, a local citizen and business owner of Robinson Gunworks, recently contacted Jefferson County Sheriff McNeill to see if his agency would be interested in a…
Betty Jean Snyder
Betty Jean Snyder, 86, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her home in Monticello, Fla. A daughter of the late John Hampton “JH” and Susan Ora Weaver…
Two former ACA graduates are given the Most Distinguished Alumni Award
Story Courtesy of Madison Peddie/Aucilla Christian Acadmey At the 2020 Celebration Dinner, Raffle and Auction event that Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held on Saturday, March 7, the school recognized and awarded for…
Coach Q’Vaunda Curry: The Tigers’ Roar
Changing the face of coaching boys’ basketball Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. While it is common to find a male coach standing on the sidelines and issuing gameplay tactics for a girls’…
Christianity and COVID-19 social distancing
The world is battling an outbreak of a new coronavirus called COVID-19, and scientists are telling us that all forms of proximity and physical contact can be channels of contagion and the…
Gospel concert to be held next weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Lighthouse Children’s Home, a Christian residential home for at-risk teenaged girls, will be hosting an old fashioned gospel concert on Friday, March 20. “Come join us…
Reporter’s Corner:
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Ozzy Ezekiel Boaz Hunter (or, “Ozzy” for short) is a vibrant, outgoing six-year-old little boy. If you are in the same room with him for only five minutes,…
ON HIGH ALERT
Brynwood Center closes its doors to visitors due to the coronavirus Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Measures to protect senior citizens against coronavirus are now being implemented to safeguard residents at Monticello’s…
Fire destroys home
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. During the morning of Tuesday, March 10, several different Jefferson County fire departments were called to the scene of an active house fire on Mays Road. The…
Kangaroo Joey visits the chamber luncheon
Conservationist speaks to chamber members in Lamont center Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce members were treated to a unique presentation at their monthly luncheon and meeting on…
Floyd “Edward” Register
Floyd “Edward” Register passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the age of 79. He was born in Graceville, Fla. on October 30, 1940. He later resided in Madison, Fla. for 29…
Woman’s Club fundraises for clubhouse repairs
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the year, the Monticello Woman’s Club supports the Jefferson County community through fundraising for local non-profits, supporting organizations that give-back to local citizens, promoting youth literacy…
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Guest readers celebrate the author’s birthday through reading to school children Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Theodor Seuss Geisel (otherwise known as Dr. Seuss) wrote more than 60 books during his lifetime…
Healthcare Heros – Ashlyn Morris
Ashlyn Morris was born in Tallahassee and raised in Greenville (Madison County). She has always enjoyed taking care of people and listening to their stories. “Helping and just being there for and…
Get the Facts About Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
With new COVID-19 cases being diagnosed every day in Florida and the United States, it can be alarming for all of us, even for those who are in the medical field. It…
2019 Agriculture and Natural Resources Review
The purpose of the UF/IFAS Jefferson County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Program is to provide educational programs, assistance and opportunities to producers, homeowners and stakeholders related to sustainable agriculture practices in…
Armed burglary
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Solomon Lodge #6, located on Henry Street in Monticello, suffered damages to the building after a suspect broke into the Masonic Lodge on Thursday, March 5. According…
City enters 2nd phase of $2.5M solar project
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Barely two months after the City of Monticello submitted a lengthy plan to the state for the conversion of the wastewater treatment plant on Mamie Scott Drive…
Gas prices could drop below $2 this week
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Floridians can expect gasoline prices to dip below $2 per gallon in some areas of the state this week, another byproduct of the coronavirus concern, according to…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Happy Birthday, Mom My mother has always been one of the most Christian, caring, sweetest and generous women that I know. And I am pretty confident in saying that other people that…