Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The ladies in Jennifer Grantham’s family have had a special tradition which they had kept for many years – a tradition that, with the recent closing of…
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Letters to Santa!
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. We are pleased to announce that the time to submit letters to Santa Claus is here once again! That’s right, jolly ole St. Nicholas is waiting to…
Taming the American wild mustang
Two sisters tackle a 100-day training challenge Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For many years, the wild mustang has served as a symbol of the American West. Believed to be the descendants…
Not trying to stop the toll road
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite a sustained push from opponents of the proposed toll highway, the Jefferson County Commission last week resisted the pressure, narrowly voting 3-2 to forgo a resolution…
Suspect turns himself in
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Barely 24-hours had passed since Jefferson County law enforcement had begun a manhunt for Marko Earl, 26, when Earl surrendered himself to deputies at the Jefferson County…
Christmas is coming to town
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Christmas is just around the corner, and with it, is MainStreet Monticello’s annual Christmas event that is expected to light up and bring the holiday spirit to…
Up to $10,000 reward offered
Investigation continues for murdered man Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 2, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a call regarding…
WANTED Fugitive on the run after shots fired
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, Earl has turned himself in to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and is no longer considered wanted. It was…
BREAKING NEWS: Fugitive on the run after shots fired
FINAL UPDATE — As of 2:25 p.m., Law Enforcement has left the area at this time. Earl is not in custody. You may resume normal activities in this area BUT please be…
Gather together on Thanksgiving
Local churches to host community Thanksgiving meals Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Thanksgiving is a time for families, communities and strangers to come together in unity and give thanks for the many…
The houses are FINALLY coming
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After a lengthy lull, the City of Monticello appears to be experiencing a mini boom of building activity, with the Crooked Creek Subdivision leading the way and…
Tigers talk-the-talk at Tropicana Speech Contest
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Early morning on Monday, Nov. 18, the media center at Jefferson Somerset was filled with teachers, school leadership staff, Jefferson County Extension Office and 4-H agents as…
Business After 5: Robinson Gunworks
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Robinson Gunworks, a locally-owned gunsmith and custom firearm manufacturer, will be hosting a Business After 5 social and professional gathering on Thursday, Nov. 21.According to the Monticello-Jefferson…
Goodbye, 850
448 area code to precede all new numbers Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved an area code overlay that will add a…
Toll road debate continues unabated
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Commission Chairwoman Betsy Barfield recently came under fire at a board meeting because of her absence from a public forum on the proposed toll road,…
Monticello shows support for its veterans
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Like many towns and communities around the nation, Monticello and Jefferson County residents gathered on the sidewalks of their streets in order to thank veterans, wave American…
Assistant fire chief receives award
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A hometown fire chief in Monticello was awarded in Tallahassee for his humanitarian efforts in September. When members of the Monticello City Council realized that a well-known…
Grand theft auto arrests
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Two individuals were arrested in late October by a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) after being found in possession of a vehicle that had been…
Outdoor gun range put on back burner
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The outdoor gun range that county officials have been pursuing, if seemingly reluctantly, has now been put on the back burner. Officials had been pinning their latest…
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