Elder John W. Isom, Sr., 80, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Elder Isom attended Howard Academy High School and was a retired carpenter. Cherishing the precious memories…
Consumer Recalls
RECALL: Blue Bell ice cream Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The weather may be cooling off… but it is still warm enough for Floridians to enjoy a cold, sweet treat. But if…
Wheels on display at Lions Club Car Show
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The second annual Lions Club Car Show, hosted by the Jefferson County Lions Club, was quite the success with 68 entrants proudly showing off their hot rods,…
Crime Beat
Ladarius Rashard Washington, 43; arrested Sunday, Oct. 6; charged with out-of-county warrant for failure to appear (FTA) on burglary of a dwelling and grant theft. No bond amount or release day listed….
Lady Clerk: Eleanor B. Hawkins
Susie Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. For 28 years, Eleanor B. Hawkins was a face in the Jefferson County government system as Clerk of the Court. Eleanor B. Hawkins was born in 1938….
ACA Class of 2009 holds 10-year reunion
Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 5, alumni from Aucilla Christian Academy’s graduating class of 2009 came together for a 10-year reunion. The event was held at the Jefferson Country…
Ghoul’s Night Out Halloween fun
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. While there are plenty of Halloween festivities planned this year for kids and adults alike, trick-or-treaters will need to cross off the annual downtown trick-or-treating amongst merchant…
Former Monticello News editor passes away
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Dorothy “Dottie” Miller – a reporter and editor at the Monticello News in the 1980s and a colorful character in her own right – passed away on…
Recognizing a job well done
I would like to recognize an outstanding employee, Virgil Joyner. When Virgil was hired he began working at the Nash Road site. Within a week it was cleaner than it has been…
Toll road ideas
Dear Editor: I grew up in Monticello (Class of 1963) and in earlier years I was involved with urban planning. In my opinion the new toll road MUST connect with I-75 to…
Don’t go over three minutes
Dear Editor: I am Jefferson County. I am the City of Monticello. Fifth generation of wage earners, business owners and taxpayers. County tax, municipality tax, business tax, gas tax, that tax, this…
Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Miller
Dorothy Louise Miller lived a full and beautiful life, accomplishing the best of her dreams – those of raising a family, being a writer and an artist, living in the country, owning…
Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade to be held on Nov. 11
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto Walker Post 49 will host its annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. for breakfast and 11…
The peanut butter challenge begins again!
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of the year again! You may have spotted the cardboard donation boxes around town, as several locations have been designated as official collection sites…
The great scarecrow takeover: over 40 scarecrows fill downtown Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. You find them hanging out in front of local businesses, decorating the roadside and standing guard near the Monticello Police Department – each with its own different,…
Warriors knock the wind out from under the Eagles
ACA team recognizes former athletes at half-time Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors had no trouble dispatching the Eagles of Joshua Christian Academy, from Jacksonville, during the…
Elizabeth Baptist Church celebrates 188 years of service and worship during homecoming celebration
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth Baptist Church (EBC) held its annual Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 13, with nearly 200 family, friends and church members attending the service and the following dinner…
Pastor Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Nathan N. Peeler is the minister at the Monticello Church of Christ, located at 475 S. Jefferson St. His congregation is small, but with their…
Want to talk with NextEra face to face? Book your appointment now
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A representative of NextEra/Gulf Power has asked the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce to set up meetings between a company spokesperson and citizens interested in learning more…
Let your voice be heard
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents interested in learning more about the toll road that is slated to cross Jefferson County or voicing their opinions on the project will get two opportunities…