Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local COVID-19 situation has changed almost on a daily basis lately. On Monday, April 27, the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (FDOH-Jefferson) confirmed a…
Task force to reopen Florida assembled
Halsey Beshears appointed to group Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, April 21, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the creation of the Reopen Task Force Industry Working Group. The purpose of…
County aims to buy another 40 acres on Wacissa River
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Before the coronavirus epidemic, there was Deepwater Horizon, the massive marine oil spill in 2010 that wreaked economic and environmental havoc on Florida and four other states…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Every day, all day, journalists across this nation are delivering news that matters during this unprecedented, vital time. I am so grateful for the work they are doing – especially our staff…
Letters Home… Want some tomato sauce on your bap?
Letters Home is a guest column written by freelance artist and former Monticello News employee, Kate Frizzell. You can read previously published letters or send in questions by visiting dotstronaut.com/letters. A couple…
William Alonzo Bishop
William Alonzo Bishop, age 62, of Aucilla, Fla., passed away at Capital Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, following a prolonged illness. Billy was born March 19, 1958 to John…
In need of aid: the Monticello Opera House
MOH needs your support now more than ever! Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Right now is an unprecedented time for our community, and the local theatre community has been hit especially hard….
Living local, living rural
New homebuyer chooses to set roots in Jefferson County Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the frequent economic issues facing small, rural communities in the United States is the lack of…
From the Pulpit…
On being a contentrovert Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries have been put into lockdown, schools have closed, events have been canceled, businesses have been shuttered, emergency funds released, and millions have…
Survey reveals pandemic is hurting churches
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A significant number of church leaders across the country are reporting varying degrees of decline in contributions since the pandemic’s lockdown, according to a recently released survey….
Let’s go to the book fair!
Jefferson Somerset to host virtual book fair for students Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. This book fair is an important and memorable part of the school year; students look forward to the…
Jefferson County Student Athletes
The arrival of COVID-19 cut directly into the sports schedules of the local baseball, volleyball, softball and track/cross country teams. For Jefferson County’s student-athletes, the sports season had barely begun before it…
Coronavirus cases in Jefferson County at 26
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County remained at 26 COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday evening, April 22, when the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) last updated its website. The last two…
Schofill to represent USA in Ireland
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A former student and athlete with Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), Megan Schofill, is continuing to make her name known around the nation with her career in women’s…
Fewer crimes in 2019
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For nearly five straight decades, Florida’s crime rate has been steadily decreasing, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). On Friday, April 10, the FDLE…
Did you know?
Dear Editor, Context is everything. Did you know that the district received the best financial audit for FY18-19 that it has had in years? Did you know that the Jefferson County School…
Reporter’s Corner: Take back control of your life during COVID-19
We’re all a little lonely and ready for life to return to normal. We’re all ready for our favorite coffee shops, bars and hang-outs to reopen so we can gather with our…
Jennifer M. (Sparhawk) Walton 07/24/1971 – 04/18/2020
Taken from this life too soon, Jennifer Marie (Sparhawk) Walton, 48, was the beloved wife of Benjamin Deese Walton and adoring mother of Philip Keiffer and Lily Anne Williams, Monticello and Tallahassee,…
Lester W. Oglesby
Lester W. Oglesby, 91, known to family and friends as Kaiser, died Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born in Mayo, Fla., as one of eight children, and moved with his family…
Bobby Ray Grantham
Bobby Ray Grantham, born March 23, 1946, entered into rest April 13, 2020, at the age of 74. Bobby was born in Fanlew, Fla. and was a resident of Monticello for most…