Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on Saturday, June 1, at the old Jefferson County…
Senior Center suffers extensive flood damage
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The severe storm on April 10 and 11 brought significant flooding in the Jefferson County area, which blocked roads and damaged several buildings. The local Jefferson Senior…
Department of Health issues rabies alert
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County branch of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) has issued a rabies alert for our area. On April 12, a confirmed case of rabies…
It’s a crime to steal campaign signs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the election season beginning and more candidates entering political races, folks are reminded that it is against the law to steal, vandalize or otherwise deface campaign…
County funds wildlife center improvements
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) will receive a small portion of the funds that the county collects annually from its tourist development tax thanks to a…
Life Enrichment news from Brynwood
Tiwana Miller Brynwood Life Enrichment Director Residents of Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center recently enjoyed a week of pampering, with staff going above and beyond for our residents. Residents enjoyed getting their…
Insurance agent speaks at April Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Insurance Agent Ryan Pavlik spoke at the April 2 luncheon for members of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. He focused on types of insurance that business…
A taste of teatimes gone by
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…
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