Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 1, which marked the 33rd anniversary of the death of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper Jimmy Fulford, family, friends and members of the law-enforcement…
Human trafficking: know the signs
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which took place in January, raises awareness about human trafficking. Florida, the state with the third-highest number of reported cases, faces unique…
City seeking nearly $5M for infrastructure improvements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. At the behest of Interim City Manager Steve Wingate, and in conjunction with Kimley-Horn Engineering, the City of Monticello is going after nearly $5 million in grant…
4-H club explores a funeral home
Petra Brookins Contributor In our continuing series of visiting businesses and buildings in our town, the 4-H Explorers’ Club visited Beggs Funeral Home in Monticello. Ashli McCall, a licensed funeral director and…
Jefferson County Historical Association annual meeting is coming up
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) has their 2025 annual meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 24. At the annual meeting, JCHA will review the association’s activities throughout…
KFRW installs 2025 officers
Photo Courtesy The Keystone Federated Republican Women installed officers for 2025 and 2026 at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 27. Beginning or continuing as KFRW leaders for a two-year term are:…
Lost for words: Gee willikers! I’m feeling just peachy!
In our continuing pursuit of trivial knowledge pertaining to rarely used words or phrases, this week’s offerings originate in the mid 20th century and are of Anglo-American origin. The first offering, “just…
ACA celebrates growth with dedication of new classroom building
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) community gathered outside the arched double doors of its newly constructed Corbett Education Center on the bright morning of Thursday, Jan. 16,…
How Black History Month began
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As February begins, along with it comes the start of Black History Month. Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture that has…
When the snow sticks
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. I’ve witnessed a few snowfalls in Florida over the years. Usually the snow melts very quickly, if it actually hits the ground as a flake. This year,…
FWC Applauds Governor DeSantis’ recommended budget for prioritizing Florida’s Natural Resources
Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis announced his 2025-26 Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget recommendations, solidifying Florida’s status as the nation’s leader in fish and wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation. “Time…
2025 Youth Turkey Challenge registration now open
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Kings of Spring Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) hosts an annual Youth Turkey Hunt Challenge, and registration is now open for…
Hunting Heritage Banquet 2025
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Kings of Spring Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will be holding its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Saturday, March 1, at…
Man arrested under Second Degree Murder charges
Story submitted by JCSO On Saturday, Jan. 25, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) received a 911 call in reference to a shooting at 4205 St. Augustine Rd. The…
Monticello K-9 unit achieves certification
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In early November, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) announced the launch of the city’s very first official K-9 drug detection unit, as it added K-9s Loretta and…
Will Florida see another bear hunt in 2025?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is contemplating the authorization of another legal bear hunt this year and is asking for public input on the…
Lamont Truck Stop hearing reset for Feb. 20
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The recent foul weather that brought freezing temperatures and snow to the region prompted the resetting of the hearing on the controversial truck stop that is proposed…
Aveline Boutique’s Giving Tree raises $300 plus donated items for local animal center
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the 2024 holiday season, a special tree was erected inside of a local boutique shop in Monticello with the purpose of inspiring members of the community…
Florida Veterans’ history program seeks participants to share their stories
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Legislature in its 2024 session honored the late Major John Leroy Haynes by passing a bill bearing his name to establish a veterans’ history program….
Words from the wise: Black voices through the ages
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Black History Month is celebrated every year to recognize the contributions of Black Americans to our nation, despite a troubling history riddled with racism and oppression. It…
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