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…
County seeking $2M to extend sewer/water infrastructure into industrial park
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…