Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Bethany Grosvenor is the co-pastor at Monticello Church of the Nazarene with her husband of 13 years, Shawn Grosvenor. She shares that God called her into…
Robbery at gunpoint
MPD asks for information Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) is asking for information pertaining to a recent robbery that occurred within the Monticello City limits. On Friday,…
Tornado or downburst?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A thunderstorm that rolled through Jefferson County on the evening of Wednesday, May 20, brought a little more than lightning, thunder and rain to the residents of…
Lovely Monticello
Lovely Monticello, a sleeping relic from the olden days. You can imagine the horse drawn wagons, of a century ago, plying the dirt streets. They say some houses are haunted. But there…
Reporter’s Corner: Boomerang kindness
I enjoy penning handwritten letters. I know it’s been practically outmoded with the prevalence of emails, texts, phone calls and social media, but I feel as though a handwritten letter (even if…
Kittens, kittens, who wants a kitten?
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Kittens can be found almost anywhere, this time of year especially, and Mama Kitty is no exception to the rule. This particular mother cat showed up at…
Local churches plan for reopening and returning to the pews
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Does your church affiliation have plans for reopening its doors for worship services, Bible studies, children’s activities, other events or meetings? If you would like the Monticello…
Food Giveaways for county residents
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. During these trying times of unemployment caused by the coronavirus pandemic many household are suffering with lack of food for a decent sit-down meal. Because of this,…
Sewing revolution: A story stitched in history
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Today, when you want a fresh look in your wardrobe, it’s only a matter of shopping at your local boutique or visiting a thrift store. Clothing is…
Considerations for planting citrus
Citrus is not only a vital part of our economy in Florida but it’s also a major component in our landscapes. With many folks spending more time outdoors and working in the…
Tiger students show their love for their teachers
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. To end National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 through May 6), students at Jefferson Somerset and their parents took to social media to spread a bit of…
City to receive charging station for cars
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are exploring the possibility of providing downtown charging stations for electric vehicles (Evs), both as a convenience to drivers of such cars and an economic…
Fear mongering and propaganda
We can all probably remember an incident at school when a rumor was spread. It propagated fast and wide from person to person and the more it was repeated the more it…
Just thinking…
Are not we under self isolation order? Why is it that the viral pathogens of so many corridors trying to invade our house. We did not give our permission nor have we…
Henry J. Johnson
Henry J. Johnson, age 72, of Monticello, Fla., passed away at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Henry was the son of the late Annie Rosa Johnson….
United Way gives big to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, May 6, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) was visited by two members of the United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) as the charitable…
National Poppy Day is May 22
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. National Poppy Day was brought to life when the American Legion requested that the United States Congress designate the Friday before Memorial Day as a special day…
Jefferson Somerset thanks their teachers
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Educators who teach the students enrolled at Jefferson Somerset received a special “thank-you” gift from the school’s administrative team during Teacher Appreciation Week. That week, the administration…
Be a friend
Joe was a high school freshman, with big plans for the weekend with his friends. Friday was finally here and at his first opportunity, he was out the door, ready to enjoy…
Mary Hartsfield in the Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Church has been a part of Mary Hartsfield’s life ever since she was a young child; she can recall attending different churches of several different denominations with…