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…
High-voltage power line
Done deal? Imminent domain? Statute 74? Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The issue of the proposed high-voltage transmission line surfaced recently at the Jefferson County Commission meeting, raised by a concerned property…
Put aside issues with Somerset and put the students first
I am writing as the parent of a student at Somerset, regarding the remarks made by School Board chair Shirley Washington, as printed in the March 29 edition of the Jefferson Journal….
Drug Take Back Day hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Prescription medications are a benefit when you are sick or in pain, but once the medications have ceased being used or become expired, they can become a…
Fishing in Florida: African Pompano
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the tropical oceans of the world, the African Pompano makes its home. This large saltwater fish is easily recognized by its compressed body, rounded and steeped…
ACA athletes sign with colleges
Story Courtesy of Aucilla Christian Academy On Monday, April 8, three Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors signed letters of intent to play athletics on the college level next school year. Evan Courtney…
Two arrested on fraud charges
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Brandon Sanchez Brinson, 30, of Orlando, and Alexis Lashawn Atkins, 20, also of Orlando, were both arrested on Thursday, April 11 by Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper…
Shooting in Madison; arrest in Jefferson
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 11, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) arrested Mario Verasso after Verasso engaged in shooting at another vehicle while traveling on Interstate 10 through…
Hat’s off to Mr. Oliver
I am trying to understand Shirley Washington. First of all, I don’t. If she is all about the education of the children, then why did the district have to turn over the…
High Voltage Line
I read with concern your article, “High Voltage Line to Cross Jefferson County.” First, the headline implies this is a done deal. It is not. The impacted residents are fighting this project,…
Editorial
If Republican lawmakers eliminate public notices, Floridians won’t know what their government is doing. And that’s the point, isn’t it? Originally published in theMiami Herald on April 5, 2019 It’s a longstanding…
Richard & Friedel Bailar Estate Sale scheduled for April 18-20
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20, Transitions Estate Sales & Services will be tenderly handling the liquidation of the personal property of Jefferson County’s…
Durwood “Wood” Williams
A Celebration of Life will be held for Durwood “Wood” Renee Williams from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at Johnston’s Meat Market, located at 1480 W. Washington St. Wood…
Burrus takes a trip to the Holy Land
By Derrick Burrus Capital Heights Baptist Church Pastor Each year, two of my pastor friends organize a trip to the Holy Land. My first trip was in 2011. I went for the…
Telegraph Quartet performs for Jefferson Somerset after-care kids
Story By Michael McMinn Community partner Melanie Mays from MADCO and Duke Energy sponsored the performance of the Telegraph Quartet, who performed a mini-concert for the Jefferson Somerset After-Care Program students on…
Reams sues county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Come now the plaintiffs – Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and Attorney David Collins – who on March 28 filed a lawsuit against Jefferson County for the…