Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Information is sought that may lead to the identification of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident at a local business several weeks ago. According to the…
Walking helps cut risks of obesity
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re like the average Floridian, the most you’re willing to walk to get anywhere is 18.2 minutes, or 0.9 miles. Which is about average for most…
A game worthy of tears
I just returned from Philadelphia where I attended the 119th Army – Navy game in frigid weather! Although I’m not a writer by any means, I felt compelled to write this letter…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” Here we go again … someone got offended and thinks the whole world should change in order to make them feel better! I am so tired of pieces…
J.O.Y. donations needed now
Submitted by Merry Ann Frisby This year we had the misfortune of damaging storms raking our area, although Jefferson County was largely spared. For that we are thankful. This county has generously…
Fish Fry fundraiser December 13 at VFW Post
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary Unit 251 will hold a Fish Fry fund raising lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 13…
The Ninth Reindeer
“Rudolf, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was first introduced as an advertising gimmick. 79 years ago, Montgomery Ward gave copies of the poem, “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, to customers for their children. It was…
Downtown Monticello Christmas
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Santa Claus, dressed in red and sitting beneath the boughs of a large Christmas tree; vendors selling gifts of wooden toys, sweet-smelling soaps, and handmade Christmas cards;…
School Board meeting tonight, Dec. 10
Tonight (Monday, Dec. 10): The Jefferson County School Board will be meeting at 6 p.m. to discuss the lease agreement between the school district and the Eleventh Episcopal District of the African…
Justin Brandon Stephens
Justin Brandon Stephens passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at the age of 26, due to an automobile accident. Born in Tallahassee, FL. on March 9, 1992, he was preceded in death…
Lavada Ta. Rudd
On Tuesday November 27, 2018 Lavada T. Rudd, age 86, passed away at home in Monticello, FL, while surrounded by family. She was born November 14, 1932 in Thomasville, GA. to Harvey…
Heavy rains increase flood risk
Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. Up to 10 inches of rain fell throughout South Georgia and North Florida last weekend, raising water levels along the Alapaha, Aucilla and Withlacoochee rivers and creating…
Kirk Reams reinstated
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Newly-reinstated Clerk of Court Kirk Reams was back in his office on Wednesday morning, Dec. 5, engaging with members of his staff and trying to catch up…
National Honor Society inducts Jefferson Somerset students
Story Courtesy of Micheal McMinn Jefferson Somerset is proud to announce that the National Honor Society inducted 12 new members to their Jefferson Somerset chapter on Thursday, November 15. The new members…
Clear Lake Farm in Lamont
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Clear Lake Farm in Lamont is family owned and operated, concentrating its efforts on growing healthy and nutritious foods. Future plans for the farm include the planting…
Clear Lake Farm in Lamont
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Clear Lake Farm in Lamont is family owned and operated, concentrating its efforts on growing healthy and nutritious foods. Future plans for the farm include the…
Crime down in Florida, up in Jefferson county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) last week released its 2018 Semi-Annual Crime Report, a compilation of arrest and offense data from the state’s many law-enforcement…
Oh, Christmas Tree
Christmas is coming to town Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. This weekend, on Friday, December 7, Monticello will gather downtown to celebrate Christmastime. The festivities will start at 5:30 p.m., with the…
Deception: Privately Funded Economic Development
In the December 6 county commission agenda packet, the North Florida Economic Development Partnership has a request for a $150,000 grant from state taxpayers. The request lists the amount local governments have…