Franklin D. Leonard, 81, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Monticello (Boland Community), passed away on March 23, 2019. Franklin’s love and legacy will be cherished by his two brothers: Robert (Lola)…
Artists at Jefferson Somerset recognized
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Braeden West, Jovanny Perez and Kelsey Turner are all fifth grade students and artists at Jefferson Somerset Academy. A piece of their artwork was auctioned off earlier…
A Call to Our National Day of Prayer
We have a God who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we can ask or think! When we pray, remember: 1) The love of God that wants the best…
Crime Beat: recent felony arrests
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Fronchet Ramos – April 8 Fronchet J. Ramos, 23, of Kissimmee, FL, was arrested on Monday, April 8 by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Arnold, after Ramos violated…
Reams’ legal fees will be settled in court
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Strip away the gobbledygook of the legal and actuarial language in the recent seven-page memo from Summit Risk Services to the Jefferson County Commission regarding Clerk of…
JOB GROWTH
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…