What they really mean (And my opinion) Official Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. We have very important decisions to make for our individual counties and for the state of Florida. After…
House fire on Halloween consumes local home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Halloween night, around approximately 8:30 p.m., Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to an emergency call regarding a house fire in the Jefferson Heights neighborhood located…
Ethics Commission clears Supt. Tricquet
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A press release from the State of Florida Commission on Ethics dated Wednesday, Oct. 30, included the following statement regarding a complaint that had been made against…
Countywide parking regulations hearing is today
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed ordinance to regulate parking, which was set for a hearing on Thursday, Oct. 17, was rescheduled at the last moment without explanation. The hearing is…
Revised animal control ordinance set for Nov. 6 hearing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have set a Nov. 6 hearing to discuss proposed changes to the animal control ordinance, including language that addresses abandoned animals and dogs running at…
Looking for an alternative to NaNoWriMo this year?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. While November has always been a special time for aspiring novelists, some recent controversy with the organization National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has writers across the nation…
Big Bend Hospice resets field office open house for Nov. 14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The community is invited to an Open House for the Monticello field office of Big Bend Hospice. The much-anticipated event has been rescheduled to take place on…
Experts to speak during Pasture Walk & Talk
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson County is offering one of its Pasture Walk & Talk programs on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4 p.m. to sundown at 5375 E….
JCS observes Red Ribbon Week in style
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Red Ribbon Week, observed every year Oct. 28-31, marks the end of October as Substance Abuse Awareness Month. At Jefferson County K-12 – A Community Partnership School…
Warriors complete undefeated season
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2024 Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) football season will go down as a season to remember. The Warriors finished the regular season with an unblemished record after they…
Tigers finish regular season with a loss
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. What began as a promising season for the Jefferson County High School Tigers ended with a 45-0 loss on the road to the Tiger Sharks of Port…
WWII as seen through the eyes of a veteran
On Dec. 7, 1941, Marie and Georges Schneider and their three teenage sons gathered around their new RCA radio, tapping their toes and slapping their knees to the big band sound of…
Thank you for your service
Before David went to fight in Iraq, he worked with the same company for over 25 years. After 9/11, he joined the National Guard. David knew there was a risk of him…
Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 148 years
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Orenthya J. Sloan, pastor of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, welcomes the community to celebrate their 148th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. Rev….
Community Thanksgiving Service offered Sunday, Nov. 24
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual Community Thanksgiving Service provides an opportunity for interdenominational worship. The service, sponsored by the Jefferson County Ministerial Association, takes place this year on Sunday, Nov….
Fall vacation bible school offered
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Macedonia Church is offering a vacation bible school for all ages from Thursday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Nov. 23. The VBS has a seasonal theme of “Fall…
Meet Your Neighbor – Jessie McCormick
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jessie McCormick! McCormick was born and raised near Bainbridge, Ga., specifically in the Veda community. She graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2008 and pursued her…
Official removed from canvassing board because of anti-Amendment 4 vote
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of three commissioners who voted in favor of a resolution opposing a controversial amendment on abortion recently experienced blowback for his action. The Jefferson County Commission…
Early and mail-in votes racking up
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A snapshot of the voting on Wednesday afternoon as the clock ticked towards election night on Tuesday, Nov. 5, showed the number of local voters who had…
The NEW Front Porch is here!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of The Front Porch magazine’s Nov/Dec 2024 issue. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
Fields of Faith to take place Nov. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is holding a community-wide Fields of Faith event on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6 at the ACA football field, located at 7803 Aucilla…
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