Every year, around the middle of February, people break out the heart-shaped cards; chocolates and roses become hot-items on every lover’s shopping list. Call me a cynic or a love-pessimist, but…
Jefferson County School Board to meet Feb. 11
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board will meet for a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. Held at the school district office, located at 1490…
Storyteller to visit the library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. His storytelling ability have been called powerful, commanding and exciting and on Saturday, Feb. 9, professional storyteller Windell Campbell will be visiting the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar…
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Sippy cups and your child’s teeth As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay…
Jefferson Somerset gifted class attends FSU math lab
Story Courtesy of Brenda Wirick A small group Jefferson Somerset students from third grade through eighth grade spent Saturday, Feb. 2 involved in spectacular hands-on engaging math and science activities at Florida…
The truth about Florida’s deer rut
Submitted By Tony Young There are a lot of theories and differing opinions on what causes the white-tailed deer rut. Hours of daylight decreasing, geographic latitude, genetics, climate, evolution and moon phase…
Barfield gets earful from angry landowners
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Commissioner Betsy Barfield wanted feedback from the property owners whose lands adjoin the recently approved US-90-to-Georgia-line bike trail, and last week, she got an earful. On Thursday…
Cynthia Barrington is Jefferson’s District Teacher of the Year
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 1, Jefferson Somerset Principal Cory Oliver announced that the 2019 Teacher of the Year for the Jefferson County School District would be Cynthia Barrington….
Day of boating turns deadly: Man drowns
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. A Tallahassee man is dead after an apparent drowning in a lake located off of Zaire Trail, in Lamont, just inside the Madison County line. On Friday…
Emerald’s Gem Box
Chinese Wisdom – – A Chinese Proverb – – An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole, which she carried across her neck. One…
Jerry Alvin Grubbs, Jr.
Jerry Alvin Grubbs, Jr. “Alvin”, 61 of Monticello, FL, passed away on Jan. 30, 2019. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Jana Hunter Grubbs. Alvin is lovingly remembered…
Crime Beat: recent felony arrests
All Suspects Should Be Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty In A Court Of Law Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Axel Garcia – January 15 On Tuesday, Jan. 15, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s…
Volunteers and donors help support over 1,000 hurricane-impacted animals
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In October 2018, Hurricane Michael tore through North Florida, devastating all those who lived in several Florida counties west of Leon and Jefferson County. While relief poured…
“Will you read to me?”
Students and parents enjoy a Teddy Bear Tea Party Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The best way to enjoy a good book is over a hot cup of tea, cocoa or coffee…
Jefferson Somerset student Jamiya Steen attends Capital Regional Science Fair
Story Courtesy of Brenda Wirick Congratulations to Jamiya Steen on her participation in the 13th annual Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Friday, Feb. 2. Jamiya’s experiment, named “Ice Cream, You…
Maintaining an active love life
Men take note: The Super Bowl is over and Valentine’s Day is about a week away! Fair or not, Valentine’s Day is a day when the male species is called to step…
High speed chase
Begins in Jefferson County, ends in Taylor county Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A high-speed chase that began on Jefferson County’s stretch of I-10 ended up with an arrest in Perry by…
Icy conditions on Hwy 27
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A vehicle wreck that took place on Tuesday, January 29, resulted in an icy spill. At 9:23 a.m., first responders from the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR)…
Have a heart: Teaching teens about the importance of organ donation
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Jan. 17, Jefferson Somerset held an organ donor presentation for students who are or will be driving age soon, in an effort to teach them…
Love and Kindness Disabled and Elderly Care: making a difference in care-taking
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Vanita Bowick Nembhard, the owner of Love and Kindness Disabled and Elderly Care, has been assisting in the care-taking of others since she was very young. As…