I had always been a registered democrat, yet never politically involved. Prior to the 2016 primary presidential election, I changed my party affiliation to republican, to vote for “my” candidate. For several years leading up to the 2016 primary, I listened to…
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Read the Party Platform
I recently watched a YouTube video of Senator John Barrasso, Chairman of the 2016 Republican National Convention Platform Committee, being interviewed after the 2016 Platform was revised and published. He stated the Republican Platform Committee had 112 delegates, spirited, active debate…
Elder Takes Stand for Community Values
This letter is in response to an article in the October 3, 2018 Monticello News entitled “Marcia Elder Vs. Jefferson County”. While the article content was accurate, the headline (and subtitle) has given a false impression about my dispute with…
Adoptables: Kittens and cats galore
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill humane society that gives a place for the animals of Jefferson County to live until they find their forever homes. The center is located at 2123…
Warren Keith Conover
Warren Keith Conover, a resident of Monticello, Florida, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and served in the United States Navy. He and…
JCI bloodhounds train in Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Correctional Institute visited Monticello on Tuesday, October 2 for some training exercises with a few of the JCI’s tracking bloodhounds. K9s Maybell and Tater, along with their JCI handlers, set up in the…
Lady Warriors having a record season
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Lady Warriors of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) had already set a school record for the most wins in a season for volleyball. That record improved recently as the Lady Warriors continued their impressive season.…
Sheriff candidates square off in second forum
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. For the second time in one day, the four candidates vying for the title of Jefferson County’s Sheriff met on Tuesday, October 2. Beginning the evening, all candidates provided an opening statement that included a…
Preparing for impact
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. Following Governor Rick Scott’s declaration of a state of emergency on Sunday for the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend areas, Jefferson County officials followed suit with their own declaration on Monday morning in preparation for…
Find a field; Mark your calendar
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, October 24, Aucilla Christian Academy will host the annual FCA Fields of Faith event on the football field. Fields of Faith is a student led event. Students invite, pray for, share with and…