Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Flag Day is Saturday, June 14, and American Legion Post 49 of Monticello will be conducting a retirement ceremony for U.S. flags that are no longer serviceable. …
A bear hunt in Florida one step closer to realization
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is a step closer to reinstating an annual black bear hunt. In mid-May, the commission voted 4-1 to approve rule changes…
Council honors Kiwanis Club
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Mayor Gloria Cox and the Monticello City Council recently recognized the Kiwanis Club for a century of civic service and contributions to the community. The proclamation that…
Join our Father’s Day look-alike contest!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Do you look like your dad? When it comes to genetics, sometimes a loving son or daughter may get Dear Father’s sense of humor and great fishing…
Sen. Moody to offer mobile office hours in Monticello this Monday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. United States Senator Ashley Moody will have office hours in Monticello on Monday, June 9. The session is scheduled to take place 8:30-10 a.m. at the Courthouse…
Officials consider use of restitution money to purchase lifesaving equipment
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are considering using some of the recovered money from the courthouse grand theft case for the public good, namely the purchase of life-saving tools for…
The Bible and human liberty: America’s 250th birthday is July 4, 2026
In the formative days of the Republic the directing influence the Bible exercised upon the fathers of the nation is conspicuously evident. To Washington it contained the sure and certain moral precepts…
Ponderings…The end of a road
I’ve worked here at the local newspaper office for four years, having started in May of 2021. In that time, I have won a total of 12 awards through the Florida Press…
Lessons that stuck: “Go around the leaf”
I grew up in Tallahassee and was blessed to attend SAIL, one of the best high schools there. I won’t go into detail, but I credit the school for saving my life…
Meet your neighbor: Danny
Meet Danny Deason! Deason was born and raised in Cairo, Ga. As a teen, he moved to Tallahassee with his brother to attend Leon High School, where he spent his final two…
Jefferson Arts Gallery opens new exhibition on Saturday
Chris Latham ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, June 14, the Jefferson Arts Gallery will be hosting the opening reception of their brand new exhibition, “A Slice of the Good Life,” from noon…
Hosford updates Chamber members on county commission actions
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 6, the luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce included an update from District 4 Commissioner Austin Hosford. Hosford began by introducing himself…
Florida 4-H seeks host families for visiting Japanese youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This summer, Florida 4-H will be participating in the 4-H International Exchange Program, and they are looking for families to open their homes to host visiting youth…
Masons to hold service for Faircloth and Kersey
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 5 has planned a memorial service for two of their members who recently passed away. Being honored are Ken Faircloth and Samuel Kersey….
Florida marks National Safe Boating Week with release of FWC 2024 boating accident report
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor As National Safe Boating Week concludes, boating safety advocates in Florida and nationwide are urging boaters to stay vigilant as the summer season begins. The…
Home Grown Eggs – Is buying farm-fresh eggs worth it?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In years past, it wasn’t uncommon for an individual to consider purchasing eggs at a higher price from a local farm or homestead, rather than buying eggs…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Relishing relish
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As I headed to Alaska for vacation a few weeks ago, I left behind a garden with knee-high corn, baby winter squashes, blooming tomato plants, lush celery,…
The history of the Watermelon Festival
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For 74 years, Monticello has been the home of the annual Watermelon Festival, when Jefferson County has plenty of festivities to be found, old and new…
Way Back When
June 3, 1955 Wilma Reichert received her B.S. Degree in Home Economics from Aubrun University. John Hawkins and Jane Williams, JCHS seniors, were awarded FSU journalism awards for their exceptional work on…
Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Library kicks off a summer of fun
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. School’s out, summer’s here, and the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library’s annual reading program is in full swing, this time with the theme “Color Our World.”…