Story Courtesy of Michael McMinn Jefferson Somerset Elementary students are participating during the months of October through March in the “Book It” program, sponsored by Pizza Hut. The mission of this program…
Rick’s Picks
Well, we are quickly approaching the final stretch in the college football season. The high school playoffs are just around the corner and the next couple of weeks will surely separate the…
School Board to meet Monday
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board rescheduled its regular meeting after board members agreed, on Monday, October 8, that they were not prepared to vote on the matters…
School Board to meet Monday
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board rescheduled its regular meeting after board members agreed, on Monday, October 8, that they were not prepared to vote on the matters…
ACA’s Megan Schofill wins region tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The accomplishments of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) senior golfer Megan Schofill continue to accumulate. Schofill recently shot a 68 to place first for individual qualifiers in the…
Aucilla Christian Academy honors seniors
Photo Submitted The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity volleyball team took the time to honor two seniors on the varsity volleyball team before their district championship match on Tuesday, Oct….
Paloma Rambana to speak at Kilpatrick Auditorium
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Paloma Rambana is a nationally recognized 13 year old author from Tallahassee and activist to help raise awareness about the challenges facing visually impaired students between the…
People Making History
Hernando Cortes Hernando Cortes was born in 1485 into a noble family in Spain (he is sometimes called Hernan). Cortes was an educated man and for a time he studied law at…
Way Back When
October 26, 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford Shuman moved into their new home on N. Jefferson, the recently purchased Stephens duplex. October 26, 1948 Jefferson County has 46 students enrolled at Florida…
Jack William Krebs
Jack William Krebs, age 92, died peacefully at his home in Monticello, FL. on October 24, 2018, of natural causes. Mr. Jack Krebs is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bobbie…
Debs Notes
On Saturday, October 27, Jefferson Somerset Academy will host the 2018 Lego League Tournament. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Various teams from across North Florida will…
11th annual Farm Tour rescheduled for this weekend
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re looking for something fun and natural to do on the weekend, the 11th annual farm tour has been rescheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, Oct….
Commissioner Putnam reminds consumers to research charities before donating
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam reminds Floridians to research charitable organizations prior to contributing. Often in the wake of disasters, such as Hurricane Michael, fraudulent charities are created to take advantage…
Kirk Reams scores small court victory
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Suspended Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams was handed a court victory last week, although his attorney is not yet celebrating. “I’m waiting for the written…
From the Pulpit…
They Gave Their Yesterdays for Our Todays By Pastor John Hicks, First United Methodist Church On November 11, we honor those men and women who have served in our armed forces. When…
ACA Lady Warriors win district volleyball title
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors continue to make school history on the volleyball court. The Lady Warriors won a team-first District Volleyball Championship on Tuesday,…
Warriors gouge Gryphons for Homecoming win
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors racked up nearly 450 yards of offense as they cruised to a 46-20 victory over the Academy of Classical Education (ACE)…
I’m a Glamma
This past Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 4:53 a.m., I entered into the elite, wonderful category of grandmothers. Kennedy Elizabeth Holbrook entered into this world weighing eight pounds 14 ounces and was 21½…
Political Forum: Commission candidates address the issues
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It was an unusual candidates’ forum on Tuesday night, given that the question and answer session combined candidates from two separate County Commission races, Districts 2 and…