Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. [Greg and Anne Parker, a missionary couple who are partly sponsored by the Jefferson County community and A Doctors Heart organization, are directors of infrastructure for SEARA,…
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ACA welcomes four new staff members
Story Submitted Aucilla Christian Academy is excited to welcome four new Warrior staff members this school year. Debbie Cordle joined the Warrior family as a bus driver. Debbie has five years of…
Aucilla goes to 2-0 after blowout
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite the inclement weather, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors football team came up winners in their 43-6 blowout of St. Francis Catholic High School of Gainesville….
Somerset comes up snake-eyes
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson-Somerset Tigers not only are winless for the 2020-2021 football season, but are scoreless. The North Florida Christian Eagles delivered the Tigers their second shut out…
Broadband expansion coming to county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County Commissioner Betsy Barfield was joyful at a recent meeting, ladling out the praises to those who had helped expedite the process in terms of her long…
Misleading data makes for fear, not freedom
When doing a data analysis, your analysis is only as good as the data you receive. A common phrase is garbage in, garbage out. The COVID-19 “crisis” is an excellent example of…
Time to start cutting costs on trash collection sites
The Jefferson County Collection Facility needs to begin thinking outside of the box. Residents were requested to have stickers for their vehicles so the users could be monitored at the collection sites….
Celebrate National Chamber Week with the Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In celebration of National Chamber Week, September 14-18, this area’s Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will recognize and thank its chamber businesses and prospective members for…
George Cuyler
George Cuyler, 79, of Monticello, passed on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Graveside services are at 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 12 in Springfield Cemetery, Lloyd. Viewing is from 4 to 6 p.m….
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Stephanie Rutland was born and raised in Jefferson County. She has worked as a nationally and state Certified Pharmacy Technician for 17 years. In addition to that,…
Virtual backyard gardening workshop!
The temperatures have dropped slightly this week and fall is on the horizon! This is my favorite time of year to plant a garden and now is the time to start thinking…
Scam alert: Fake law enforcement telephone scams
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill would like to warn Jefferson County citizens of a scam that has occurred in Madison County and could possibly occur in Jefferson County,…
Purchase of Wacissa River property off the table
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The 40-acre parcel near the Wacissa River that county officials were hoping to buy to expand recreational opportunities for local residents is now off the table. Commissioner…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Wake up early and seize the day My alarm clock goes off early every morning, at 3 a.m. I get up, I exercise, take a shower, get ready for the day, do…
A pivotal election is coming on November 3rd, 2020
There will probably never again be such a glaring difference between presidential candidates, than in this coming election. In one corner is Donald J. Trump the champion of private sector job creation…
In an emergency, your iPhone can help!
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2019, a Virginia Beach woman was attacked and nearly sexually assaulted when she used her iPhone to call emergency services using the iPhone “SOS” feature. After she…
A pecan stand tradition
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Arthur Robinson’s Pecan Stand is something that is nearly impossible to miss. Located on Capps Highway, right between Lamont and Capps, the large, yellow pecan stand catches…
Wag The Dog in need of volunteers
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local thrift store, Wag the Dog, is in desperate need of new volunteers. The store, which is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., has…
Church Member Spotlight: Jack Williams
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc Jack Williams is a long time member of nearly 30 years at Christ Episcopal Church, on North Jefferson St., in Monticello. Originally from Wisconsin, he has spent…
Tigers fall to Cowboys
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing The Jefferson Somerset Tigers opened their 2020 football campaign on Friday, Sept. 4, with a resounding, 47-0, defeat at the hands of the defending state champions Madison County…
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