Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Afternoon tea has been a tradition for centuries. The idea of taking a little time to enjoy a light snack with a refreshing cup of tea is…
NFWC to have Earth Day open house
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) is holding a special Earth Day Open House on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. The gate opens at 9…
For what it’s Earth
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, on April 22, people around the world turn their attentions to the thing that keeps us all grounded… the Earth. Our planet is the one…
Court rules in favor of Collins Law Firm defending Reams
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Collins Law Firm will continue to represent former Clerk of Court Kirk Reams in the criminal case that is set for trial in early May. In…
Monticello man found dead
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 13, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) was alerted to complaints of an individual lying in a Monticello yard near Martin Luther King St., reportedly…
Motorcycle crash claims one life
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Donato “Donny” Castano of Monticello was killed, and his passenger, Maureen Castano, also of Monticello, was critically injured when the motorcycle they were riding crashed into a…
County returns $50,000 recreation grant
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials recently rescinded a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Grant (FRDAP) Agreement between the county and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), giving up $50,000 in…
Lego Lunatics give stellar performance at state
Carly Peary Conributor Out of more than 700 teams in the entire state of Florida, 56 teams advanced to represent the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge State Robotics Finals in West Palm Beach,…
April 18 is National Lineman Appreciation Day!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. This Thursday, April 18, is National Lineman Appreciation Day! Now is the time to extend gratitude to all the hardworking electrical lineworkers across the nation who sacrifice…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Don’t stand too close to the edge
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I developed a taste for mischief early in life. Thanks in part to my older brothers, who were great teachers, though I needed no instructions for how…
Spa for the Soul focuses on five Rs of healing
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Beth Ann Burns of Connect-3 Ministries invites women in the community to join her for a 12-week course entitled “A Spa for the Soul” on Tuesdays from…
Community Holy Week services get strong response
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Holy Week services organized by the Jefferson County Ministerial Association drew more than 100 people a day, with a peak of 130 reported in attendance on…
Chippie doesn’t sing much anymore
Occasionally I come across a story or a parable that to me expresses a great heavenly truth using earthly experiences in a way that I can totally relate to. I have in…
When we revel in our “enemy’s” downfall
“I’m here today to apologize for the personal mistakes I’ve made and the embarrassment I’ve caused my family and community … I’m announcing my resignation from Congress …” We’ve heard far too many…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com Farm Day Camp Redemptive Love Farm & Rescue Ages 6 – 12 years May 28 – 31 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Activities:…
JAG Student Show to be updated next weekend
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The premier of the April Student Show was held on time, aligning with the timing of Monticello’s regular Second Saturday and this month’s occurrence of Flea Across…
Flea Across Florida provides treasures galore
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On the weekend of April 12-13, the State of Florida collectively participated in a coast-to-coast sale event, known as Flea Across Florida. Despite the name, the event…
Don’t miss out on senior discounts!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is a well-known fact that many businesses provide discounted prices for children and students. We may forget, however, that they also offer discounts for seniors, which…
Photo Ark to include NFWC’s Cleo and Sèze
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. World-renowned National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore came to Jefferson County on Wednesday, March 20, to capture the images of two birds who live at the North Florida…
Health department now offers 24/7 food locker
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With the snip of a celebratory red ribbon on Thursday morning, March 21, the Florida Department of Health – Jefferson and Second Harvest of the Big Bend…
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