Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is seeking $2 million in funding from the FloridaCommerce, formerly the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO), to finance public infrastructure improvements at the Jefferson…
Grace in a Mr. Goodbar
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist It is strange how something as simple as riding the country dirt roads with my daughter can stir treasured memories from yesteryear. Moments you thought were long…
Is lying worth the price?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist What do you call a piece of spaghetti wearing a false mustache? An impasta! All levity aside, there’s nothing funny about someone deceiving or lying to us….
Patriot Academy at the Florida Capitol
Bill Snyder Contributor Patriot Academy recently concluded at Florida’s Capitol. Known as a “Leadership Laboratory”, the 3-day program is held each summer inside the state capitols of Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana,…
“Stuff the Bus” school supply drive is July 25
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The school year is quickly approaching, and efforts are underway to ensure the children of Jefferson County have what they need to succeed in the classroom. It’s…
Council approves charter revisions for voters’ consideration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When Monticello voters go to the polls in November, they will have an opportunity to change the city charter. This is because the Monticello City Council recently…
Let’s be significant
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will…
Presidents of the United States
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. George Washington – First President of the United States (1789 – 1797) “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis…
Senior Center to hold fundraiser lunch event July 24
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Senior Citizens Center has planned a fundraiser lunch for Friday, July 24. At the fundraiser, volunteers of the center will be serving up plates of…
DOH-Jefferson reminds residents with special needs to register for special needs shelter
Story Submitted The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) urges residents who have a disability or special need, such as a medical condition that requires assistance but not hospitalization, to…
Upcoming musical brings the book of Acts to the stage
Contributor Homeschooled students have been working hard this summer to put on their 5th annual summer play. With three showings from July 24-26, the local youth will be performing Acts: A City…
North Florida College Foundation receives $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The funding…
When we do the very thing we hate
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We can never sin so much that God would withhold His forgiveness from us. God hates our sin, but He loves us. I love both parts of…
Jefferson County 4-H Summer Camps help youth build skills, confidence and community connections
Story Submitted Summer in Jefferson County is filled with memories, from early mornings on the water to afternoons on local farms and evenings gathered around the grill. This summer, Jefferson County 4-H…
Thousands attended Monticello’s 4th of July celebration
On July 4, a spirited celebration of America’s 250th birthday was held at the Memorial Stadium grounds on South Water Street, complete with vendors, performances and a bold firework display after the…
Monticello to host Tallahassee Area Rose Society Show
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tallahassee Area Rose Society (TARS) plans for its annual Rose Show to take place in Monticello this year on Saturday, Sept. 26. The show, “Autumn Roses,”…
Get ready for the academic year ahead at the Back-to-School Bash
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) is hosting the annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 50 David Rd. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m….
Duke Energy representative gives company update
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Robert Scott Mixon, Duke Energy public affairs and communications professional, provided an update of the company’s doings to the Jefferson County Commission on Thursday morning, July 2….
Like a good neighbor
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan. In vivid detail, she told how the man was beaten, robbed and left…
Jefferson County property taxes set to increase slightly
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the time being at least, the Jefferson County Commission has set the millage rate for the coming fiscal year at 7.5261 mills, which represents a 2.16%…