Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The holiday season is quickly approaching and that means it is almost time to finish filling your “Operation Christmas Child” shoebox. There are a number of locations…
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2024 elections already shaping up locally
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the 2024 election still a year out, 18 candidates have already indicated their intention to seek one of 11 local public offices that are coming up…
Jason Welty appointed as new Jefferson County Clerk of the Court
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has a new interim Clerk of Court. He is Jason Welty, appointed by the governor late last week and sworn into office by Circuit Judge…
Elections office grants audit triggered by charges against Tyler McNeill
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections is currently conducting an audit of four grants awarded to the Supervisor of Elections Office for Jefferson County during…
Warriors gig Gators – Wins first football playoff in 30 years
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It was something that had not happened since many of the players’ parents were children. It was something that many had said could not be done. But,…
Community Thanksgiving
To-go Thanksgiving available Saturday, Nov. 18 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Herbert Hollingsworth and the congregation of Bethel A.M.E. Church invite the community to join them for a free Thanksgiving dinner…
City Council holds brief November meeting
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Because the Monticello City Council’s regular meeting day for November fell on Election Day, they held their Nov. 7 session at 5:30 p.m., earlier than usual, and…
Jason Welty appointed as new Jefferson County Clerk of the Court
Press Release from the Governor’s Office TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason Welty as the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Jefferson County. This appointment…
Shine a green light for Veterans
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Operation Green Light for Veterans is a relatively new way to show support and appreciation for veterans. It takes place during the week of Veterans Day and…
Griffin elected Monticello City Clerk
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the 2023 City General Election held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, James Griffin edged out Vivian “Judy” Hall Royster for the City Clerk seat. The six precincts…
Do you have unclaimed property?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Life is busy. We all have a lot going on, and it can be hard to keep track of things. Sometimes we cut ties, move cities, and…
Veterans Day Parade on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, when we pay tribute to all American veterans – living or dead – to thank them for serving our country…
Solar facility ordinance final hearing set for Nov. 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last week, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners postponed the second public hearing on an ordinance “related to solar photovoltaic collector systems,” commonly referred to as…
Jefferson County says farewell to County Commissioner Stephen Walker
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Nov. 3, the community of Jefferson County said a somber farewell to Stephen Walker, a gentle and caring man who was loved, known and cherished…
School Board has new attorney
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At its Regular Meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, the Jefferson County School Board voted to end its contract with the law firm of Davis, Schnitker, Reeves &…
Get involved in Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was established at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1919. It marked the first anniversary…
Football playoff brackets announced ACA plays Friday night
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has released the brackets for the state high school football playoffs. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have been…
Applications now open for Monticello Christmas
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the downtown Monticello area decks its halls and schedules a myriad of merry cheer with Monticello Christmas, and the countdown until this year’s event has…
Criminal cases for Reams, Culp and McNeill in discovery phase
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since the arrest on Sept. 20 of Kirk Reams, Warren “Charles” Culp and Justin “Tyler” McNeill on charges of Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud the…
Jury finds Sharpe guilty on all counts
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, Henry A. Sharpe, born April 25, 1972, of Monticello, Fla., went to trial on three charges stemming from his arrest at the scene…
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