Multimillion-dollar company coming to Monticello Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The large sign outside the former Harrell Nut Company building in the industrial park tells the story: SOLD – it proclaims in…
Big Bend Hospice – Jefferson County Advisory Council to hold its Joyful Noise Dinner
Joyful Noise has become a well-attended and anticipated event in our County. We appreciate the support for Big Bend Hospice (BBH) that has been provided for our community for many years. We…
Reporter’s Corner:
For such a time as this “…And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). The Biblical account of Esther is…
Mattie R. Story Boland
Mattie R. Story Boland, age 88, of Wacissa, passed away peacefully in her sleep around 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH). She was surrounded by her loving…
Melinda Heins Ramsey
Melinda Heins Ramsey passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on Aug. 26, 1946, and she lived in the Tallahassee area after 1985. She leaves behind…
Law enforcement carries the flame for the special olympics
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Law enforcement officers from the three Jefferson County-based agencies gathered at the courthouse in Monticello on Monday, April 15. Dressed in matching special Olympics t-shirts, the deputies,…
Crime Beat
Ronald Edward Blue, 66, of Monticello, FL; arrested Sunday, April 7; charged with violation of probation (VOP) on original charge of aggravated assault with intent to commit felony. No bond amount or…
Track Spotlight: Vargas and Nealy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Elias Vargas and Detrevian Nealy run track for the Jefferson Somerset Tigers under Coach Harry Jacobs. They recently came back from running track in the district meet….
Fishing in Florida: Alligator Gar
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The torpedo-shaped body and dual row of large, sharp teeth are some of most the distinctive features of one of Florida’s freshwater fish species. Perhaps unsurprising, due…
Warm spring weather means it’s time to brush up on tips for living with alligators
Story Submitted by FWC The American alligator, Florida’s state reptile, is an important part of Florida’s wetland habitats. This large reptile is found throughout the state in fresh water lakes, ponds, swamps…
Monticello man wins $1 million in lottery
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone dreams, at some point or another, of winning big in the lottery – and for a Jefferson County man, that dream has now become a reality….
School Board to lease 40 acres
3-2 vote in favor of bid application Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Forty acres of land, bordering the Jefferson Somerset school campus, is currently up for bid after an interested party contacted…
Fifth teen arrested for JES break-in
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits an felony offense, is charged with a felony violation, or…
Wishful Hidden Treasure?
For those of you who thought Washington would finally get back to governing and undertaking the public’s essential business once Special Council Muller’s report was finalized, buckle your seatbelts!! The outright refusal…
Victoria’s Classy Attitude Boutique hosts April Business After 5
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Victoria’s Classy Attitude Boutique, one of Monticello’s downtown businesses which provides a shopping outlet for women’s and children’s clothing, home decor and fashionable accessories, recently hosted the…
Helen Montesano
Helen Louise (Brock) Montesano, 87, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away April 14, 2019. She is survived by her sons Randall Lindsey, Stan Lindsey, Donald Montesano and Patrick Montesano; sisters Betty Driggers,…
Three Jefferson Somerset seniors score above average ACT scores
Story Courtesy of Jefferson Somerset The American College Testing, otherwise known as the ACT, is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. The ACT originally consisted of four…
Gospel concert coming to Greenville
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you looking for a musically-good time? You’re in luck as Greenville’s Brian Norris will be reuniting with band members to bring Chapel Road to two area…
Crime Beat: Recent felony arrests
Compiled By Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Doney Dustin – April 1 Doney Michael Dustin, 25, of Summerfield, FL, was arrested on charges of violation of probation – possession of paraphernalia by…
32 marijuana plants seized in drug bust
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On the behalf of an attained warrant, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s (JCSO) Drug Unit administered a search of a property located off of Quitman Highway on…