Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 2:49 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, a field trip turned into a terrifying incident as a Thomas County school bus carrying 37 children left the…
Monticello City Council to meet Monday, Nov. 2
The Monticello City Council will hold its regular meeting a day early on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., rather than on the first Tuesday, due to the General Election on Nov….
New free website explores the history of Jefferson County
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For history enthusiasts or locals wanting to learn more about their hometown, a new resource is available. The website 1stFlorida.com was created by longtime Florida resident David…
Jefferson County now offers in-house passport photos
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Previously, when applying for or renewing your passport in Jefferson County, you had to have the photo taken at CVS or Walgreens. Now available is the Jefferson…
Meet your 2026 Teen Miss Jefferson County, Chloe Pitts
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The inaugural Miss Jefferson County Pageant took place at Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium, in Monticello, on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event was hosted by ECB Publishing, Inc. and…
Meet your 2026 Miss Jefferson County, Aubrey Raker
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The inaugural Miss Jefferson County Pageant took place at Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium, in Monticello, on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event was hosted by ECB Publishing, Inc. and…
The haunting history of Halloween traditions
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. This time of year, youngsters throughout the area are donning fun costumes and preparing to embark on their annual quest to gather as much as they can…
Signs suggesting windows and doors need sealing
Metro Media When pondering projects around a house, it’s easy to overlook small tasks and direct your focus toward more significant undertakings. Small projects might not generate the reactions that larger projects…
Events for Oct. 23-31
October 23 (Friday) Wildlife After Dark at the North Florida Wildlife Center, 5-9 p.m. For information visit www.northfloridawildlife.org. Monticello Jamboree takes place 6-9 p.m. at 625 S. Water St. October 23, 24 (Friday,…
Doug Baber shares upbeat message at prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Oct. 1 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Elizabeth Baptist Church. The pastor, Dr. Glenn Canup, welcomed a full crowd and blessed…
Red Ribbon Week — what’s all the buzz about?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Red Ribbon Week (RRW), which is observed annually from Oct. 23 to 31, is the nation’s longest-running anti-drug campaign. Chances are that you’ve seen photos on social…
Come get spooky at Ghoul’s Night Out
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s spooky season again, and Monticello’s Downtown Historical District, the third oldest historical district in Florida, will be celebrating with their annual Ghoul’s Night Out festivities that…
Jefferson County K-12 hosts annual Title I family night
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) welcomed students and their families to its annual Title I Family Night on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 5 to…
Conner Lansdale shares his lunch with furry friends at Wolf Creek
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Conner Lansdale says he sits and eats lunch with the dogs at Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center nearly every day he works. He snuggles, socializes and occasionally…
Do you dread another candle on your birthday cake?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist “Happy birthday, Sheryl!” Christina from Coastal Edge Salon said as I sat in the styling chair, quietly praying for a miracle. “I need a younger look, Christina. Someone thought…
Patrol Stroll brings in $5K for breast cancer
Photo Courtesy of Gordon Sasser Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill (left) selected JCSO Detective Abby Sasser (right) to represent Jefferson County in the 10th Annual Patrol Stroll on Oct. 15, where local…
County creates citizen’s recognition award
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is poised to combat the media notion that because of the “gatekeeping” nature of news, the ordinary person rarely receives recognition, except if he or…
NFC seeks applicants for new Elementary Education degree amid statewide teacher shortage
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program, set to begin Spring 2027. The program comes as…
A political comeback
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist A general election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every even-numbered year. That means Tuesday, Nov. 3, is our general…
Trunk or Treat to support Backpack Buddies
Michelle Dollar Contributor Backpack Buddies of Jefferson County is teaming up with Aunt Louise’s Farm for Trunk or Treat on Halloween night 6-8 p.m. Bob and Louise Jones of Aunt Louise’s Farm…