Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The story of who we are, of our ancestors, grandparents and families is an incredibly important part of our own stories. Knowing who came before us, the…
Literacy Week at Jefferson Somerset: guest readers visit the elementary school
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Over 20 adults volunteered their time during the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 28 in order to read aloud to several grades of students at Jefferson Somerset. The…
Jefferson County Historical Sites Survey
Story Courtesy of the Aucilla Research Institute as submitted by Dr. Willet Boyer. Jefferson County, Fla., has had humans living here for more than 14,000 years – and leaving behind traces of…
Counterfeit money is circulating Local business receives two counterfeit bills
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. At first glance, it can often be hard to tell the difference between real money and illegal counterfeit bank notes. Often times, the fake money has duplicate…
Ceremony will honor WWII vets
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Community interest is building for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which will be celebrated locally in February, along with the honoring of Sgt….
Shirley Washington responds to accusations
In response to Clayton Tolbert’s continuing accusations concerning the school board conveying an acre of land to me, Shirley Washington, School Board member, please read below the findings showing that in fact…
Monticello-Jefferson County Dr. M. L. King Parade Sensational
Wow! Groovy! Out of Sight! These are just a few adjectives to describe the Dr. M. L. King memorial parade held in Monticello-Jefferson County recently. Young kids ran along side it to…
Regular School Board Meeting to be held on 2/10/20
Jefferson County School Board will hold it’s Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the District Office located at 1490 W….
Local small business recognized by United States Senate
Two Sisters…New Beginnings named Small Business of the Week by Senator Rubio Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A local business received recognition at the United States Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 22, when…
What does your city gain from trees?
Monticello discusses the economical benefit of trees at Arbor Day celebration Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Trees, Monticello City Councilman Troy Avera said at the Friday, Jan. 17 Arbor Day celebration, are…
Cory Oliver named a winner of a 2019 Florida Charter Schools Champions Award
Cory Oliver, principal of Jefferson Somerset, has been named a winner of a 2019 Florida Charter Schools Champions Award at the recent Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando. The school serves students…
ACA high school students return from Florida Senior Beta Convention with wins
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. There were 960 students representing 37 Beta Clubs from around the State of Florida at the Florida Senior Beta Club Convention on Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday,…
Celebrating senior moments
Those were the times! We could eat like a horse and not look like one. All of the school teachers were older than we were, and professional athletes were about the age…
Winter Revival to be held at Calvary Baptist
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Calvary Baptist Church will hold a Winter Revival at its location, 285 Magnolia St., in Monticello. The revival’s services will be held nightly from Wednesday, Feb. 5…
Church member Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Dianne Knecht has been an active member of the Monticello First United Methodist Church since her marriage in 1966. She was a member of the Assembly of…
We are a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In case there was any question, Jefferson County is now officially a Second Amendment Sanctuary. The Jefferson County Commission declared it to be so by resolution on…
County readying for expected NextEra litigation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Planning Commission continues working on an ordinance that aims to regulate high-voltage transmission lines at the local level in the interest of public safety…
Watching the Finances
Part 1: First, my condolences…for a three part series. Why? Because I did it again. I attended another elected school board meeting. And, I have a lot to say. I must say…
Playing the thinking man’s game Poker tournament coming to Madison County
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most popular forms of poker is coming to the Madison RV and Golf Resort on Saturday, Feb. 1, for a unique fundraising tournament. Texas…
Little Free Library locations
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Little Free Libraries can be found in several locations all around Jefferson County and residents, young and old, are welcomed to use them. Take a book, leave…