Good News, Bad News

The news, where do you get yours? Yes, you can turn on your TV, computer, cellphone or tablet and get the national and international news 24 hours a day. But where do you go to get news about your own city and county?

There is only one place and that is this newspaper. Sure every once in a blue moon Atlanta news mentions Monticello or Jasper County, usually not positive either.

In this newspaper you can read about the good and the bad news about Jasper County, what happened at your county commission and city of Monticello meetings, crime reports, local club and church happenings, opinions and letters to the editor.

During this time of the year our state representatives update us in their personal columns.

Lots of pictures and articles about our school children—it’s important to show the positive side.

Local businesses support the newspaper and advertise their services so that you don’t have to go very far to get help, buy groceries, buy supplies or gifts.

Each week The News arrives in your mailbox to enjoy and keep you informed. Thank you readers for your support and interest.

Here’s a hope for all of you that the flu bug flies by you quick. It’s not too late to get a flu shot. According to the health department where you can get a flu shot today, it ain’t over yet and some say the flu could be with us until May.

Stay well, Monticello.