Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County reported its first COVID-19 death on Sunday, April 12. According to the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (FDOH-Jefferson), it received confirmation that a…
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Income Tax-filers have more time
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Traditionally, April 15, has been a date that has filled more than one person with a sense of dread. For those who still have not “rendered unto…
Local COVID-19 cases double
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County had four more confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 8, bringing the total number of cases to eight. The Florida Department of Health in…
STUCK ON THE CIRCLE
Locals help free semi-truck Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The roundabout that circles the Jefferson County Courthouse in downtown Monticello is credited with being one of the first Floridian roundabouts. With the…
Jobless application forms available
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local residents left jobless by the coronavirus outbreak and unable to apply for unemployment benefits either because they lack internet connectivity or found it near impossible to…
Sewing to support those fighting the frontlines of COVID-19
Community members support healthcare workers by producing masks Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. During WWII, those not fighting or nursing on the frontlines of the war were encouraged to knit in order…
What to expect when you’re tested for COVID-19
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. You’ve developed a fever, a concerning cough and breathing has become difficult, with your lungs always feeling short of breath. With the current concerns over COVID-19 swirling…
Four positive cases
Coronavirus hits Jefferson County Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County had its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, on Saturday, April, 4. The virus-infected person was identified as a…
Boat ramp remains open to locals
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County residents under a governor-issued stay-at-home order and deprived of almost every type of accustomed entertainment activity because of the coronavirus outbreak now at least are able…
Monticello Mayor: “Stay Vigilant”
Mayor John Jones City of Monticello In light of the intensifying spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in North Florida and South Georgia, we, as a community, must focus on supporting one another…
Tornadoes rip through the county
County cleans up after major storm system Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. March ended with a whirl, as Jefferson County and neighboring Madison County experienced several tornadoes on the evening of Tuesday,…
Who’s moving into Fred’s?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Many local residents have probably noticed that the former Fred’s building at 1150 N. Jefferson St. has been repainted and made ready for a new business to…
Gas prices plummet; lower here than Tallahassee
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s one thing to see gasoline prices drop below $2 a gallon across the state. It’s quite another to see gas prices in Monticello be lower than…
Guardian and friend: Michelle Coker raises awareness on service dogs in the community
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County resident Michelle Coker has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a…
County Commission meeting goes virtual – here’s how you can join
Despite changes to their normal procedures, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will still be holding their regularly-scheduled meeting tonight at 6 p.m. Due to rulings from President Donald Trump…
RED, YELLOW, GREEN Traffic lights are coming
Sara Kirsch ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is about to lose a very special designation – we will no longer be the only county in Florida without red, yellow and green traffic…
School out ‘till May 1
School Board to go virtual for April meeting Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, March 30, the Florida Department of Education advised that all school districts in the state will remain…
MPD warns of vehicle break-ins
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Last week, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) responded to a call in the northeast side of town, regarding a breaking and entering. According to Police Chief Fred…
Will the Watermelon Festival be held this year?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Over in Madison County, event organizers have canceled a county-wide tradition of almost 40 years. Due to concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Madison County…
Restocking the groceries
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Spot checks of the two chain grocery stores and the farmers market in town show that supplies are being restocked and things are more or less back…
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