Story Courtesy of Brenda Wirick A small group Jefferson Somerset students from third grade through eighth grade spent Saturday, Feb. 2 involved in spectacular hands-on engaging math and science activities at Florida…
The truth about Florida’s deer rut
Submitted By Tony Young There are a lot of theories and differing opinions on what causes the white-tailed deer rut. Hours of daylight decreasing, geographic latitude, genetics, climate, evolution and moon phase…
Barfield gets earful from angry landowners
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Commissioner Betsy Barfield wanted feedback from the property owners whose lands adjoin the recently approved US-90-to-Georgia-line bike trail, and last week, she got an earful. On Thursday…
Cynthia Barrington is Jefferson’s District Teacher of the Year
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 1, Jefferson Somerset Principal Cory Oliver announced that the 2019 Teacher of the Year for the Jefferson County School District would be Cynthia Barrington….
Day of boating turns deadly: Man drowns
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. A Tallahassee man is dead after an apparent drowning in a lake located off of Zaire Trail, in Lamont, just inside the Madison County line. On Friday…
Emerald’s Gem Box
Chinese Wisdom – – A Chinese Proverb – – An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole, which she carried across her neck. One…
Jerry Alvin Grubbs, Jr.
Jerry Alvin Grubbs, Jr. “Alvin”, 61 of Monticello, FL, passed away on Jan. 30, 2019. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Jana Hunter Grubbs. Alvin is lovingly remembered…
Crime Beat: recent felony arrests
All Suspects Should Be Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty In A Court Of Law Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Axel Garcia – January 15 On Tuesday, Jan. 15, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s…
Volunteers and donors help support over 1,000 hurricane-impacted animals
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In October 2018, Hurricane Michael tore through North Florida, devastating all those who lived in several Florida counties west of Leon and Jefferson County. While relief poured…
“Will you read to me?”
Students and parents enjoy a Teddy Bear Tea Party Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The best way to enjoy a good book is over a hot cup of tea, cocoa or coffee…
Jefferson Somerset student Jamiya Steen attends Capital Regional Science Fair
Story Courtesy of Brenda Wirick Congratulations to Jamiya Steen on her participation in the 13th annual Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Friday, Feb. 2. Jamiya’s experiment, named “Ice Cream, You…
Maintaining an active love life
Men take note: The Super Bowl is over and Valentine’s Day is about a week away! Fair or not, Valentine’s Day is a day when the male species is called to step…
High speed chase
Begins in Jefferson County, ends in Taylor county Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A high-speed chase that began on Jefferson County’s stretch of I-10 ended up with an arrest in Perry by…
Icy conditions on Hwy 27
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A vehicle wreck that took place on Tuesday, January 29, resulted in an icy spill. At 9:23 a.m., first responders from the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR)…
Have a heart: Teaching teens about the importance of organ donation
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Jan. 17, Jefferson Somerset held an organ donor presentation for students who are or will be driving age soon, in an effort to teach them…
Love and Kindness Disabled and Elderly Care: making a difference in care-taking
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Vanita Bowick Nembhard, the owner of Love and Kindness Disabled and Elderly Care, has been assisting in the care-taking of others since she was very young. As…
Monticello is a nationally recognized Tree City
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, on the third Friday in January, the City of Monticello plants trees in celebration of National Arbor Day in Florida. The City of Monticello has…
Jefferson County Sexual Offenders Directory 2019
The Wednesday, January 30 edition of the Monticello News includes a map, mugshots and overview of 45 sexual offenders and predators that are registered as living in Jefferson County. One is currently…
Heartbeat bill proposed
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Legislature is no stranger to making attempts that would ban the abortion of a pregnancy after it exceeds certain lengths of time. In 2017, legislation…
Jefferson County Spelling Bee Champions
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. During the evening of Thursday, Jan. 24, the students from Jefferson Somerset and Aucilla Christian Academy gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Monticello to compete against…