Merit Pages News Contributor Samuel Kennedy of Monticello, Fla., was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society,…
Truck stop informational meeting draws small but vocal group
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Twenty people turned out Monday evening, March 9, for the presentation by representatives of Solero Land Company LLC on the proposed truck stop at the intersection of…
Events for March 14-22
MARCH 14 (Saturday) The S.E.E.D. (Spring Extension Expo Day) takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the extension office (2729 W. Washington St.). For more information, email b.hoffner@ufl.edu or call 850-342-0187. St. Patrick’s…
Florida’s “Halo Law” sets boundary between bystanders and first responders
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s recent “Halo Law” (SB 184 Impeding, Threatening, or Harassing First Responders) went into effect last year, changing how bystanders can legally observe and interact with working…
The Camp family is in need of community support
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. A local family from Greenville, the Camps, need the support of their community. Husband and wife Matt and Arin, and their children, six-year-old Ben and four-year-old Holley,…
City honors two women for their accomplishments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with the practice of recognizing noteworthy individuals in the community, Councilwoman Gloria Cox recently had the Monticello City Council issued proclamations to two local businesswomen…
Free medical clinic seeks administrative volunteer
Merry Ann Frisby Guest Columnist We need an administrative volunteer! For several years, a free medical clinic has operated from the Episcopal Church parish hall. We have volunteer doctors, nurses and others….
Remembering how the Boots Thomas memorial came to be
Morry Sledge Guest Columnist February 23, 2026, was the first time that no big gathering took place to commemorate Boots Thomas leading his platoon up Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo…
Youth volunteers welcomed at health department now through summer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A new opportunity is available for Jefferson County youth ages 10-19 to be helpful in the community while gaining important, lifelong skills. The Florida Department of Health…
Oil spill money: Commission to move forward on how to spend it
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials have decided to go for broke when it comes to seeking some of the $12 million that is available to Jefferson County through the RESTORE…
Meet Your Neighbor: Lynn Talley
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Lynn Talley! Talley was born in Deltona, Fla., and has been a panhandle resident since 2000. She moved from Tallahassee to Monticello in 2023, where she…
A fun way to hide God’s Word in your heart
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Do you have conflicting feelings about memorizing Bible verses? If you’re tempted to skip the rest of this post, I get it. We all know it’s important…
Laundry room renovations you’ll love
Metro Media Does it seem like your hamper is always full and the washing machine is running constantly? You may not be imagining it. Laundry Butler for You, a wash, dry and…
Blessed assurance 2026
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist It’s good to go back and reflect on memories and memorable times, but things change. We change. Nothing endures forever. Or does it? Stephen was one of…
Community clean-up yields 25 bags of trash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday morning, March 7, an enthusiastic group of local residents participated in the Community Clean-up organized by the Jefferson County Democrats. During this community action project,…
Mt. Mariah Ministries to celebrate pastor’s 30-year anniversary
Story Submitted Mt. Mariah Ministries of Lamont is celebrating their Pastor Earnest Miller and First Lady Peggy Miller’s 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to their congregation and the Lamont-Anderson communities….
Drunken dive saves Titanic hero
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Normally, hearing that someone is drunk leads to negative conclusions or consequences. However, the 1912 sinking of the famed Titanic in the icy waters of the North…
Meet Your Reporter: Crystal Goodwin
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Crystal Goodwin believes that every community has stories worth telling – the quiet ones, the joyful ones and the ones that help people understand each other a…
Jefferson K-12 hosts family night for community
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Families gathered on the Jefferson K-12 main campus on Feb. 26 for an evening that combined school updates, community resources and a message of encouragement for students…
Jefferson K-12 celebrates Black History Month with school-wide program
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) hosted a school-wide Black History Month program on Feb. 27 to showcase a series of performances celebrating the month….