Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to an incident in Ashville on July 6, following a lightning strike which resulted in the burning of a workshop building…
Florida Spectrum Alert now in effect
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Though the Florida Spectrum Alert was established in 2025, it didn’t go into effect until Wednesday, July 1. The new alert is intended to enhance the safety…
Photo Feature: JCHS Class of 1966 reunites to celebrate 60 years
Photo Courtesy On June 6, the Jefferson County High School Class of 1966 celebrated 60 years since graduating high school. The classmates gathered at Malloy’s Special Events for a fun evening of…
CERT to hold first annual fundraiser yard sale July 18
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has planned their first ever annual fundraiser yard sale for this Saturday, July 18, at the Waukeenah Methodist Church Fellowship…
Help your A/C work for you
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. As the summertime temperature rise, it seems the electric bill rises right along with them. Even during the approaching hot dog days of summer, there are ways…
Caroline Taylor makes GSU’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Merit Pages News Contributor Georgia Southern University (GSU) recently recognized approximately 4,020 students on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Caroline Taylor of Monticello has been named to the list for excellence in…
How to accurately identify plant ailments in vegetable gardens
Raymond Balaguer Guest Columnist I was first drawn to vegetable gardening with the wish of getting a bit closer to self-sustainability and improving my eating habits. I tried growing things from seeds…
The fruit men would cry for: The ancient history behind Monticello’s favorite festival
Now that Monticello’s annual tradition is in the books, take a moment to reflect back at a time when the Israelites wept for a taste of melon Patricia Smith Guest Columnist June…
Local churches visit Augusta and Charlotte
Story Submitted Elizabeth A.M.E. and Union Bethel A.M.E. Church visited Augusta Ga, and Charlotte, N.C., for their 15th Annual Church Trip. Trip Coordinator Leman Ulee reserved for the group a 56-passenger charter…
Free Clinic to resume on Aug. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Free Clinic at Christ Episcopal Church will be seeing patients on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At the Free Clinic, volunteer physicians and…
Seven receive Christ at E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp
Kim Whigham Contributor Middle Florida Baptist Association (MFBA) has enjoyed yet another year of E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp at Pickett Lake. This is a four-day, summer sleep-away camp for children who have…
Drought conditions reveal new springs along the Suwannee River
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor While ongoing drought conditions have reduced river flows across the region, unusually low water levels have also provided a unique opportunity for Suwannee River Water Management…
NFC invites prospective students to upcoming open houses
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is opening its doors to prospective students and community members with two upcoming Open House events designed to showcase educational opportunities, career-focused programs and…
County hires special counsel for land-use issues
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county has hired an attorney who is well versed in planning and land-use law to represent it on such matters on an as-needed basis in the…
SCAM ALERT: Think twice before you give out your info to a “deputy”
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) recently shared a warning on social media regarding persistent scammer activity in our area. If someone contacts you and identifies themselves…
Monticello and Madison students experience leadership and history on Tri-County Youth Tour
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Three Madison and two Monticello students recently had the opportunity to represent their community on the 2026 Washington Youth Tour, an educational leadership trip sponsored by Tri-County…
Two new state laws restrict local officials’ taxing ability
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two property tax bills that legislators passed in the last special session and that Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law will significantly impact local governments’ ability…
FWC urges boaters to be alert for jumping sturgeon on the Suwannee River
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging boaters on the Suwannee River to go slow and maintain 360-degree awareness for jumping gulf…
Refuge House of God Apostolic Outreach Ministry to hold fundraisers tomorrow
Story submitted by Refuge House of God Apostolic Outreach Ministry On behalf of our youth at Refuge House of God Apostolic Outreach Ministry, we will be sponsoring a car wash and fish…
Donations are needed for local annual shoe collection
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, a shoe drive is held with the goal of collecting hundreds of shoes for the community to take home. Last year, organizer Jamia Bradley was…