Susie Ruth Jones, 78, of Monticello, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2018. The funeral is 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Cody Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3812…
Children’s Advil recalled due to overdose concerns
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Pfizer Consumer Health, a division of Pfizer, Inc., the producer of children’s Advil, has recalled one lot of their bubblegum flavored, 4-oz bottles of children’s Advil after…
A Gem of Floridian History: A look at the process of renovating Jefferson High School
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It was the first brick schoolhouse built in Florida, its history dates all the way back to 1852 – 166 years ago – and the original bricks…
Sam’s 50 Free Haircuts/ Supplies another success
Story Submitted by Mary Madison “The August 11 Madison Avenue for Kids Foundation’s Free Haircuts/School Supply giveaway was another success,” stated event coordinator Mary Madison, mother of Jefferson County native Sam Madison,…
New changes for football playoffs
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. In a continuing effort to make the high school football season more competitive, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced a few changes to the…
A-Building becoming ka-ching building
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The historic A-Building is seemingly turning into a ka-ching building in the estimation of some county officials. With nearly $4 million already expended on the renovation, unforeseen…
Is the School Board unethical?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board and some of its board members recently became the object of observation when a letter, sent by a citizen to the Florida…
“A Jewel in Jefferson County”
Our family would like to express our deepest appreciation to the Director and the ENTIRE staff of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center, Inc. for providing excellent customer services before, during, and after…
Lizard at the Library: Last week’s special story time visitor
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Twice a week, the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library holds a special story time session. On Tuesdays at 10 a.m., the books and activities are geared…
Breakfast with a dose of chemicals: RoundUp found in favorite breakfast cereals
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this month, a school grounds-keeper, Dewayne Johnson, made the national news when he filed a lawsuit against Monsanto after Johnson named the company’s weedkiller, Roundup, as…
Growing Wild at The Arts this Saturday
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts will host the Opening Reception of “Growing Wild”, a Profusion of Wildflowers by Anne Hempel from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 in…
Warriors rout Panthers
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Aug. 24, Blake Wirick with the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors ran for 195 yards as the Warriors shut out the Panthers of Pataula Charter…
Teacher shares what she learned while teaching in China
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. School Teacher Wanda Ross shares her summer educational tour and exciting experiences in China with her students, and with the Jefferson County community. Ross taught seventh and…
Stunning donation
Law enforcement receives tasers Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The networking of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has again paid off for residents of Jefferson County as well as the City of…
Man arrested for child porn transmission
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Between April and June of this year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported three cybertips regarding an internet user who was uploading child…
Chamber Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony slated for September 13
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Dinner, Auction and Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, at Willow Pond Plantation, 200…
Della Bernice (Polly) Burch Dempsey
Della Bernice Dempsey, 89, has gone to her final resting place as of Monday, August 20, 2018. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 24, at Beggs Funeral Home,…
Virginia (Ginger) Visconti
Maiden name: Virginia Barney Born: Lake Placid, New York on June 21, 1942 Died: At home with hospice on August 19, 2018 Father: Ora Barney (deceased), Mother: Cecelia Barney (deceased); Brothers: Robert and Richard…
Willie Mills
Willie Lee Mills, 74, of Winter Haven passed on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Memorial M.B. Church, Monticello, with burial in Snead Cemetery. Visitation…