William Charles Duffack passed away February 26, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Duff, affectionately known as “the Colonel,” was born March 5, 1932, in Omaha, Neb., the third of William and Fern Duffack’s…
Diamonds and Denim family dance offered a wonderful time for all
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. What a night! The Diamonds and Denim family dance held at the Teen Center was wonderful, with young locals attending with their parents and guardians. The evening…
CRIME BEAT: Recent felony arrests
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Patrick Lomprez – February 15 Patrick Henry Joseph Lomprez, Jr., of Monticello, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 15 on several assault-related charges. According to the report issued…
Students planning for their future with a career day at Jefferson Somerset
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Middle and high school students at Jefferson Somerset were visited by several guest speakers on Thursday, Feb. 27. The guest speakers arrived at the school around 8:30…
More than glitter and garnet…
Monticello athlete works for her dream as a collegiate gymnast Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. At Centenary College of Louisiana, Jenny Jackson is studying biology and business. Her accomplishments in the classroom…
Skimmers, Scammers and Technology
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill, with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), was the guest speaker for a recent monthly meeting of the Triple L (LLL) group. LLL is…
Fat Tuesday celebrated in Wacissa with a Pancake Dinner
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Wacissa United Methodist Church prepared and served a Pancake Dinner for the community on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in its family ministry center. Pancakes were flipped all evening…
School Board Emergency Meeting
The Jefferson County School Board held an Emergency Meeting, Monday, March 2, 2020 at 5pm at the Jefferson County District Office located at 1490 W. Washington St. Monticello, fL 32344. The meeting…
Is Monticello safe?
The Florida Department of Transportation gives a commitment to city officials that the toll road will not impact Monticello directly Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A resolution that the Monticello City Council…
Spring forward! Change your clocks this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend on Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. (though most people opt to avoid any mishaps by changing their clocks right before…
Watching the Finances
Strapped for cash? First, in my “Letter to the Editor,” published February 21, 2020, as related to her “Letter to the Editor,” pertaining to her transportation (buses) intervention, Superintendent Arbulu responded that…
The Suncoast Connector Toll Road
We did not ask for this toll road and like most everyone to be affected by it we were completely unaware that such a project was even being considered until it had…
Texas Hold’Em Tournament was huge success
Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. A large crowd turned out for the second Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 29. The poker tournament was held…
Locals learn how to be hurricane ready
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Emergency Management (JCEM) and Director Paula Carroll hosted the agency’s annual “Build A Bucket” event on Saturday morning, Feb. 22, in front of the Jefferson…
Advisory: Drivers should watch out for cyclists this weekend
This weekend, the Dirty Pecan cycling event will again be coming to Jefferson County. This event, which has brought thousands of cyclists to the county, will be held on Saturday, March 7….
Leona Stewart Pitts
1/22/1933 – 3/3/2020 Heaven gained a Beautiful Soul when Leona S. Pitts, age 87, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Leona was a genuine person who loved her…
February Circuit Court felony docket
Cain, Michael Patrick, 52, admits to violation of probation on a charge of grand theft, dating from 2005. The violation of probation was issued in 2011, but Cain wasn’t arrested until more…
National Wild Turkey Federation Event Set for March 14
Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Event and Jefferson County Kings of Spring Youth Turkey Challenge, is set for Saturday, March 14 at…
Plan your summer scalloping!
FWC offers sneak-peek at upcoming scalloping rules John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. In the peak of the summer, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico are entered by fishermen and enthusiasts during…
Bills seek to term limit school board members
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two bills moving through the Florida Legislature aim to put eight-year school board term limits on the ballot in November. House Joint Resolution 157, sponsored by Representative…