Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset students honored veterans on Friday, November 9 with lunch and a Salute to the Armed Forces program in the school library. Yu’Nijha Cooper began by…
Lichens
Symptoms are usually the first clue that something is wrong. It can be a fever, a cough, fatigue or a number of other indicators in people, pets or livestock. The severity of…
Judge’s ruling favors Reams
“ The failure to provide an opportunity to be heard for these many months violated the Due Process Clause.” -Federal District Judge Robert Hinkle Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the…
We’re under a recount
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. About a dozen observers -including three attorneys – crowded the Jefferson County Elections Office on Monday, Nov. 12, to monitor local election officials as the latter conducted…
Sibyl Aileen Lynch
Sibyl Aileen Lynch, 66, of Monticello, passed away November 5, 2018. Sibyl was born August 20, 1952, in Miami, Florida. She grew up there, graduated from Miami Killian High School in 1970,…
Matthew James Altomaro
Matthew James Altomaro, age 83, of Lamont, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 27, 1935, in Greenwich, CT, to the late…
Local cemetery gravesites decorated with American flags
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Blank Check Society (BCS) of America, Leon County Chapter, placed American flags on the graves of 64 veterans laid to rest at the Boland Family Cemetery…
Community Thanksgiving Service Nov. 18
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. New Hope Church of God will host the annual Community Thanksgiving Service at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, at the church location, 415 East Palmer Mill…
Tigers gouge Gators
Advance in football tournament Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Somerset Tigers defeated the Wewahitchka High School Gators to advance to the Region Two Class 1A Semi-final game in their quest…
Warriors fall to Baby Rattlers
Coach Roberts reflects on historic season Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In the first round of the Class 2A Region One playoffs the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors were upset by the…
Researched ways for better holidays
Early shopping opportunities are already flooding our lives. Halloween wasn’t over before the first Christmas merchandise was out. Christmas specials are already flooding our television sets, even though Thanksgiving is still a…
Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto Walker Post 49 will host its annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade on Monday, November 12, beginning at 8 a.m. for breakfast and 11…
Aucilla Christian Academy 2018/19 Honor Roll – first nine weeks
K4 (Cruce) E: Avery Andrews, Dallas Bennett, Joy Borschel, Bailey Kate Bridges, Michael Coston, Rynlie Eades, Brooks Fato, Grayson Gramling, Mia Halpern, Ava Halpin, Beau Hightower, Kurt Mast, Jacee Owens, Logan Pitts,…
Health calendar
Mondays/Thursdays/Saturdays/Sundays AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, at the Christ Episcopal Church Annex, 425 North Cherry Street. For more information call (850) 251-0278. Mondays Breastfeeding Support Classes at…
Doveweed
While the 21st century has its technological wonders, there are still mysteries and riddles which defy understanding. One of those endless enigmas is the common names of objects or tangible things, especially…
Local Election Results
8:45 p.m. UPDATE: Final (unofficial) results with 16 out of 16 precincts reporting. Here are the current standings for Jefferson County’s local elections. Sheriff Mac McNeill – 3,349 William “Bill” Massey -…
Gillum crusades North Florida, visits Monticello
* Exclusive interview * Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. As part of a sweep through North Florida to rally rural voters, on Monday, Nov. 5, at roughly 6 p.m., gubernatorial candidate, Mayor…
Proposal to rename jail in honor of Sheriff Hobbs
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposal is afoot to rename the Jefferson County Jail after the late Sheriff David Hobbs. Sheriff Mac McNeill broached the idea to the Jefferson County Commission…
Football playoff brackets set
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. For the first time in many years, both Jefferson Somerset High School and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) are in the football playoffs and will be vying for…