Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, November 19, a sportsman was sitting out in the woods on a parcel of privately owned property in Jefferson County. Colin Clyne, an avid outdoorsman…
Where can you dispose of your Christmas trees?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Once Christmas is over, the lights have come down from the outside of the house, the blown up Santa and Rudolph have been stored away for next…
Thief steals packages off porch
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In the modern day and age, shopping has become as easy as clicking a button that says ‘buy now’, and getting the item delivered straight to your…
City to earn more on its money
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Guided by City Clerk Emily Anderson, the Monticello City Council last week approved two financial actions that will earn the city additional interest on its accounts. In…
It’s too trashy around here
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two of the county’s garbage collection sites will soon stop accepting tree debris, white goods (stoves, refrigerators, etc.) and waste tires. The two – the New Monticello…
We’re giving away a building for $1?
Understanding is that the Jefferson County School Board is considering leasing the abandoned former Jefferson County Elementary School property for 20 — 25 years for $1.00 a year. Has the property ever…
Chamber Junior Leadership enjoys a day of touring
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Class of 2019 enjoyed a morning tour of the Old Jail Museum and the Aucilla Research Institute before dining…
Thomas Lee Folsom, Jr.
Mr. Thomas Lee Folsom, Jr., 78, of Monticello, FL passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 with his family by his side, at Margaret Z. Dozier House at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee,…
Eula “Lucille” Stelts James
Eula “Lucille” Stelts James, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in nursing care in Monticello, GA. Graveside funeral services by Beggs Funeral Home will be…
Edward Thomas Jennings Sr.
Life Reflections Edward Thomas Jennings Sr., son of the late Tom and Viola Jennings Sr., was born on March 21, 1954. He was educated in the Jefferson County School system. Edward worked…
Crime Beat
Barry Eugene Parker, 52, of Monticello, FL; arrested Sunday, Dec. 9; charged with burglary, commitment of assault/battery; criminal mischief, more than $201, less than $999; and trespassing of an occupied structure or…
Adoptable: Lola
The Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill humane society that gives a place for the animals of Jefferson County to live until they find their forever homes. The center is…
Lighthouse Girls to sing at Senior Center
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, December 21, the Jefferson Senior Citizen’s Center will host a very special Christmas concert. At 10 a.m., guests at the center will be able to…
Boy Scouts receive earned awards
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Boy Scout Troop 803 gathered their family and friends together for their annual awards ceremony at The Eagles Nest on a recent Saturday evening. The recognition ceremony…
Grand Theft Doggo
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A Monticello man has been arrested on grand theft charges after stealing a dog worth $1,000. On Tuesday, November 6, Jefferson County Deputy Harrison responded to a…
Donor leaves historical society $100,000
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) last week was the recipient of significant donation from one of its former members — the late William K. Kirkpatrick, who…
Tensions flare at school board over JES
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As with any Jefferson County School Board meeting, the Monday, December 10 regularly scheduled gathering of the school board began with a prayer, pledge of allegiance to…
The real loser in the Midterms: Individuality
After the election, sappy statements on social media exhort us to bow down in praise that the first minority this or the first woman that was elected and how this means we…
Christian Concepts
What is on your 2019 reading list? Early last Friday morning I completed my fifty-third reading of the Scriptures. Monday, December 17, 2018, I will begin reading through them again. Some may…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Merry Christmas The countdown is finally coming to an end. Christmas is less than a week away and a brand-new year is less than two weeks away. Shopping, cooking, parties, Santa Claus,…