Fiercely independent, resourceful, and principled, and yet openly and uncommonly compassionate and warm, Reverend Doctor Richard J. Bailar and Friedel H. Bailar passed away in their Monticello, FL, home on January 14,…
Chamber to offer hiking tours thanks to Aucilla Research Institute
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Tuesday afternoon meeting on January 8. The speaker was George Cole, one of several volunteer professors, with Aucilla…
Crime Beat
Jill Marie Matotta, 45, of Davey, FL; arrested Wednesday, Jan. 2; charged with delivery of cannabis. No bond amount or release date listed. Travarris Maurice Leaks, 31, of Daytona Beach, FL.; arrested…
January circuit court, felony docket
Davonte Clark, 22, admits to violation of probation as part of a negotiated deal with the state. The violation derives from his failure to abide by all the conditions of his probation,…
Prominent women of American history
Elizabeth Glover (c. 1600-1643) Elizabeth owned the first printing company in America. Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) Anne was a poet of the 17th Century. Henrietta Johnston (c. 1633-1729) Henrietta was an artist. Abigail…
City to crack down on sidewalk tables
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Tired of unnamed downtown businesses allegedly not complying with the stipulations of the city’s sidewalk ordinance, officials have decided to take action. On Tuesday evening, January 8,…
School District remains under DOE’s Emergency Management
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, January 9, the Jefferson County School District was called to downtown Tallahassee to conduct a meeting with the Florida Department of Education’s Financial Emergency Management…
Law enforcement fatalities increase in 2018
144 deaths nationwide; Florida among highest Savannah Reams: ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a report released by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, the number of law-enforcement officers who have died…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Judgment Day Judgment Day – it will happen, one day, for each and every one of us. The question each one of us needs to ask ourselves is, “What will be written…
Debra “Debbie” Wages
Debra Ann “Debbie” Wages, 61, of Springfield, MO., passed away January 10, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born on July 28, 1957, in Independence, MO., the daughter of…
Charley Milford Barclay
Charley Milford Barclay, Sr., age 72, of Crystal River, FL., left to be with the Lord on January 10, 2019. He was born January 12, 1946 in Madison County and the son…
For the victims of abuse: domestic violence advocate and counselor speaks to Monticello Woman’s Club
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club welcomed in their first meeting of the New Year with a special visit by a member of the Jefferson County Refuge House as…
Meet ACA’s Librarian: Amy Kell
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When students at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) returned from their break over the Christmas and New Years holiday, they were greeted by a new, friendly face in…
Jefferson Tigers back on track
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Tiger Track and Field Coach Harry Jacobs called his Jefferson athletes back to practice, starting Monday, January 14, after the winter holiday. Students can ride the after-school…
Come out and support TIGER SOCCER!
Come show your support for the Tiger Soccer Team on Wednesday, January 16, 6 p.m., at the Jefferson Somerset football field. They will be playing Lafayette High School. This will be the…
February 8: Presidential Gala to be held at Jefferson Somerset
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Community members, students, parents and staff at Jefferson Somerset are being extended an invitation to attend the school’s Student Government Association’s 2019 Inaugural President’s Gala, which will…
Watch Out: asphalt tests to disturb traffic
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has released two traffic advisories that will effect Jefferson County drivers within the next few days. The first change will begin…
County approves bike trail
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Three weeks after County Commission Chairwoman Betsy Barfield introduced the idea of converting a former railroad easement into an 11-mile scenic trail from US 90 to the…
Amendment 4 kicks in
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Sixteen former felons here have applied to restore their voting rights as of late Wednesday, Jan. 9 – the day after Florida’s Constitutional Amendment 4 kicked into…
Conservative Corner by Nelson Pryor
The War on Truth Spreads There are those who continually downplay the effectiveness of President Donald Trump. But despite their frowns, the economy keeps rolling along. One remembers Larry Summers, the nationally…