Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida may soon become the second state to ban fluoride in the drinking water, joining Utah, whose ban was set to take effect May 7. On Tuesday,…
Greenville resident seriously injured in sideswipe crash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A four-vehicle crash in Perry, Fla., at approximately 2 a.m. on May 7 left a Greenville man and a Perry man seriously injured, while two others sustained…
Empowering the powerless A homeowner’s guide to when the lights go out
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Strong spring storms can be a reason for despair or delight for many homeowners. While the rain can be a relief for many gardens, thunder, lightning and…
A man to never forget
As most people know, Dr. Jim Sledge has just passed away, which is very sad. But I would like to tell you about some very fun times my family and I had…
Stephen Edwin Garl
Stephen Edwin Garl (Steve), 79, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on May 4, 2025. Steve was raised in Bethel Park, Pa. He went to Bethel Park High School. He then went on…
Joe Espy Davis
Joe Espy Davis (89) of Lloyd, Fla., entered into his final rest and ultimate healing on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on Jan. 11, 1936 in Dothan, Ala., to the…
Meet your neighbor Lily Hall
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Lily Hall! Lily Hall was born in Sarasota, Fla. As a young child, her family moved to Havana, then Tallahassee, where she spent much of her…
Local VBS & Summer Camps 2025
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6-16 June 3-July 25 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities: Individual and team sports, arts, crafts…
FRA announces patriotism essay winners
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Branch 34 is pleased to announce the winners in the 2025 Americanism Essay Contest. Students in grades 7-12 from five area counties were…
Tractor Supply donates to local rescue
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 9, the manager of Tractor Supply in Monticello met with representatives of Rainbow’s Edge to present a donation to the horse rescue on behalf…
Man charged with commissioner’s death set to plea
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A plea hearing has been scheduled later this month in the case of the man charged with causing the death of Commissioner Stephen Walker in 2023. Taylor…
Tigers advance to state in two track events
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Tigers Track Team did well at regionals on May 3 at Pine Forest High School in Pensacola, Fla., and are advancing to the state championship…
Structure fire reveals no definitive cause Fire Chief advises residents to hold off on outdoor burning
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, April 27, Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to a call about a reported brush fire located at an address off of West Capps Hwy.,…
The NEW Front Porch is here
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. With great pleasure, we announce the arrival of The Front Porch magazine’s May/June 2025 issue. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should have…
Stamp Out Hunger with the letter carriers’ annual food drive
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across America take to their routes for a generous mission – the National Association of Letter Carriers’…
County renews contract for legal services
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently renewed its contract with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson (NGN) for the legal services of a county attorney, which agreement was set to…
Felony Verdicts from the 2nd Judicial Circuit
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Corey Martice Hatchett of Monticello, Fla., born Oct. 20, 1985, was charged in Jefferson County with two counts of Felony Battery (filed May 28, 2024 and July…
Is your vehicle a security threat?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. No one in their right mind would willingly give private or personal information to someone they knew wanted to harm them, but many citizens may not realize…
Monticello Young Professionals Mixer scheduled
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 6, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce launched the first event for their new Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) Group. This mixer was held at…
Alberta Dora Lamar Siplin
Alberta Dora Lamar Siplin, 82, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Funeral services are 12 noon Monday, May 12, in Monticello Community Temple COGIC, Inc., with interment in Hickory…