John Perry Whitman, of Monticello, passed away on February 21, 2025 at the age of 95 at his residence. John was born in Greenwood, S.C., the son of the late of Dwitt Farmid Whitman and Maggie Dominick Whitman. John was a proud Army Veteran and served during World War II. He was an avid outdoorsman…
By HOLLY TINNEY In a special called meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, Monticello City Council members Gail Harrell and Jenny Murphy, along with Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Currie and Mayor DeAshley Thurman made swift action with only one agenda item and three action items. Mrs. Harrell motioned to amend the agenda to include an executive session…
Last Friday, three Monticello athletes signed their name on the dotted line to continue their playing and academic careers at the collegiate level. Senior baseball players Chandler Aguirre and Hunter Sorrows signed to continue their education at Emmanuel University located in Franklin Springs, while senior softball player Kyla King signed to play at Voorhees College…
Lacey Millwood (left) collects a check from Jenny Murphy, president of Bridging Monticello, a local civic group, for her design of the 2025 Jasper Jubilee t-shirt. The Jubilee is set for April 19, and celebrates Monticello and Jasper County. To learn more, contact BridgingMonticello@gmail.com.
SUPERINTENDENT, BOARD HONOR STAR STUDENT The Jasper County Board of Education at its regular business meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, voted to opt out of House Bill 581, while also proposing a tax exemption of $40,000 for all senior citizens, age 65 and up who claim homestead exemption. House Bill 581 freezes property values to the…
ALBINO RAMIREZ Albino Ramirez, also known as Sergio Gonzalez of Shady Dale is charged with Felony Murder, Malice Murder, Aggravated Assault, and theft by taking after allegedly shooting Rolando Torres Barranco in the head last Friday. Mr. Barranco has since died. Mr. Ramirez allegedly shot Mr. Barranco, then stole a truck from a neighbor and…
The Jasper Jubilee is coming up in just over six weeks. Are you ready? Are you participating? Are you anxious to be a part of something exciting? The Jasper Jubilee was initially held in the 1980s, and died out for some reason. It was designed to celebrate Monticello and Jasper County. Various vendors are welcomed,…
When we walk with God, we will never be lost. St. Matthew 22:37-39 says V37 Jesus replied, “You must love your God with all your heart, and all your soul, and all your mind.” V. 38. “This is the first and great commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself.” The entire…
(Editor’s Note: Jasper County student and 4-H’er Jayden Wojcik wrote the following piece as part of his History Day project and as part of his District Project Achievement (DPA) project, and it reminds us to celebrate Black History month.) By Jayden Wojcik JCHS 9th Grader Since the ending of slavery and the start of reconstruction…
Ferst Readers books are free and available to every registered child in Jasper County. Every child from birth to five years is enttitled to a book a month through Ferst Readers. The leaders of Ferst Readers are all volunteers and make up the Community Action Team (CAT). There is no office space, no overhead and…