The Monticello Pickleball Club enjoys recreational/social play every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Recreational Park, located at 1380 Mamie Scott Dr. All levels welcome! For more information,…
Free study skills and strategies for NFC students enrolling in Fall Term
North Florida College Contributor Students enrolling in Fall Term 2026 classes at North Florida College are invited to get a Jumpstart on the essential skills necessary to succeed in their courses. Jumpstart…
“Battle of the Counties” tournament coming
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. A full day of basketball excitement is planned on Saturday, Aug. 1, when Madison County hosts the “Battle of the Counties” basketball tournament. The double-elimination tournament will…
Hating the sins we love
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Does 1 Corinthians 2:9 (ESV) make you excited about heaven? “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has…
Forrest Gump turns 32: The film that became an American classic and inspired a real-life mission
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Thirty-two years ago, on July 6, 1994, moviegoers were introduced to one of the most beloved characters in cinematic history when Forrest Gump premiered in theaters. What…
One donation can save three lives: Critical blood shortage sparks urgent need across Florida
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. As hospitals across Florida continue treating accident victims, surgery patients, cancer patients, premature babies and individuals battling chronic illness, blood centers are issuing an urgent plea for…
City Manager hit with additional charges – over 1,600 child porn images found –
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), on Monday, July 20, deputies arrested Kurt Mackiewicz on a warrant related to his initial arrest on May 19….
Daylight saving time may become permanent
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The U.S. House of Representatives voted recently by a large margin to make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The measure, appropriately enough named the ‘Sunshine…
From the Sunny Side: Summertime
Rick Patrick Columnist As if anyone needed any kind of reminder, it’s summertime here in North Central Florida. That means the weather is hot and humid. I remember one summer, I was…
Planners affirm approval of Lamont Truck Stop
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The travel center that the California-based Solero Land Company plans to build on the southwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Nash Road recently overcame what could…
How to up the flavor of grilled fare
Metro Media Foods cooked over an open flame are a staple of summer. Whether you’re looking to avoid heating up the house by using the stove on a summer weeknight or hosting…
Lulu’s Law seeks to protect beachgoers
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she was attacked by a shark while swimming at Rosemary Beach on June 7, 2024. The beach is located in Walton County,…
Aldi store set to open July 30
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Aldi is scheduled to open its new store in Monticello on Thursday, July 30, with a sneak peek on Wednesday, July 29. Aldi posted the information on…
Former city manager formally charged
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The state attorney’s office has now formally filed charges against Kurt Mackiewicz, Monticello’s former city manager. Court records show that the state filed the information formally charging…
What to know about home irrigation systems
Metro Media Landscaping goes a long way toward how residents, guests and even prospective buyers view a property. A 2023 Thumbtack survey conducted in partnership with Nextdoor found that 73% of homeowners…
Local athlete to represent Florida
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison County native and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior baseball player, Wiley Barfield, will be representing the State of Florida in the Fourth Annual 2D Sports Southeast…
Stuff the Truck food drive 2026
Story submitted Lugging a hand truck loaded with five banana boxes fully loaded with canned goods and other non-perishables up a ramp is hot and sweaty work, but that’s what it’ll takes…
Letter to the Editor: COMMIES FOR DUMMIES or why I love Capitalism!
Here’s a quick primer for all those misguided, brainwashed America-hating people who support and vote for these so-called progressive socialist candidates, or as I call them: COMMUNISTS!!! A communist will lie and…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Let the unrest begin!
Mickey Starling Columnist My family took few vacations as I was growing up. I only recall one, which was a fun trip to the mountains in North Carolina. My dad’s version of…
Property Appraiser certifies preliminary tax roll
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Property Appraiser Angela Gray certified the preliminary tax roll to the Florida Department of Revenue and all taxing authorities effective July 1, officially beginning the Truth in…