Pearl Street slated for repaving Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nowhere near imminent, but one of Monticello’s worst street is set for repaving later this year or early next year at the latest. The street is Pearl, which is…
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More on A-building
As a Jefferson County resident , am I the only one who thinks that spending another taxpayer dime on the “restoration” of Building A of the old Jefferson High School is a waste of money? Why is there not more…
Spending priorities
I’d rather spend $20,000 on a bike trail we all can use than $200,000 for the misadventures of an elected official that benefits only him. I’m all for a second chance, but why should I have to pay for it?…
Reporter’s Corner:
In defense of small-town news I hear it more frequently than you’d imagine – in doctor’s offices, from family friends I’ve known for years, even professionals in other fields. It’s definitely a joke, purely jest on their part, but it…
Rodger A. Miles
Rodger A. Miles, age 82, of Carrollton, GA and Monticello, FL, passed away Feb. 11, 2019. He was born Aug. 12, 1936 in Bowdon, GA, son of the late Robert Newman “RN” Miles and Nellie Robinson Miles. He received his…
Thomas A. Pertierra
Thomas A. Pertierra, 68, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. Tom and his devoted wife of 46 years, Betsy, moved to Greenville, FL, from Orlando in 1999. Tom was a successful business owner representing Garrett Metal Detectors Security Division…
Crime Beat
Larosa Alexis Gaskin, 19, of Ocala, FL; arrested Saturday, Feb. 9; charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. Bond set at $1,000. Released following day. Joshua Lorin Cruce, 35, of Perry,…
4-H Chick Chain Project Open to Youth
Many people are familiar with the term ‘4-H’ but do you actually know what the four H’s stand for? Head, Heart, Hands and Health! The 4-H Youth Development Program was established through the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural…
Man gets 20-year prison sentence
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A man who last week pleaded no contest to three sex-related charges involving a minor received a sentence that was not as harsh as the state was requesting, but harsher than the plea agreement that…