Laura Young ECBPublishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents were hit hard by hurricane Idalia on Wednesday, Aug. 30, suffering near 100 percent power outages and widespread structural damage across the county as fierce…
Month: August 2023
Citizen praises Sheriff, Fire Rescue for outstanding service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nice to be commended for the outstanding performance of one’s duty; it’s doubly so when the praise comes from someone who himself is an exemplar of…
Full of holes and fictional
After two impeachment attempts, based on a politically motivated fake dossier paid for by President Trump’s political enemies, it turned out that the dossier was like a leaky boat, without bilge pumps,…
Monticello family makes 4-H/Labo connection
Submitted by Tessia Brookins Every summer, States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs welcome approximately 300 students from Japan or Korea to spend a month with American families. The Brookins family hosted our 5th…
Veterans treated to cup o’ joe and info
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Parking spaces were filling up at 9:30 around the Courthouse Circle in Monticello on Friday morning, Aug. 25. Inside the corner coffee shop, tables and coffee cups…
Happy hour (in the garden)
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. I can hardly think of a better way to start the day than out in the garden. As soon as there’s enough light to see by, I’m…
Labor Day pays tribute to American workers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people in America celebrate Labor Day. It’s been a federal holiday for nearly 130 years and celebrates the social and economic achievements of workers. Teachers are…
Volleyball is back at JCS!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. After a gap of several years, Jefferson County Schools (JCS) once again has a volleyball program, with a full schedule for both junior varsity and varsity players….
Teacher/Coach retires after 19 years
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At the close of the 2022-2023 school year, long-term teacher and head coach, Daryl Adams hung up his teaching career, retiring from his position at Aucilla Christian…
ACA seniors start with sunrise gathering
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Class of 2024 at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) started their last year of high school with a Senior Sunrise gathering on Wednesday, Aug. 9. As dawn…
Free health clinic on Sept. 5
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Operation Christmas Child plans workshop
Susan Crocker Contributor Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry is one of the outreach ministries of Samaritan’s Purse, an international, evangelical Christian, humanitarian aid organization led by Franklin Graham. Volunteers with Operation Christmas…
Turnovers get the best of the Tigers
Lee Trawick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers traveled to Hamilton County Trojans for their 2023 season opener. The two teams had previously faced off against one another in their preseason…
Weather hampers Warriors’ contest
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Aug. 25, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team hosted the Knights of Halifax Academy, from Daytona Beach, Fla. Like some other contests…
*IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT IDALIA*
SANDBAGS AVAILABLE Bring your own shovel, but bags and sand are free. LOCATIONS: Jefferson County Fire Rescue, 57 Martin Rd. Old Lloyd Post Office, 8781 Old Lloyd Rd. Wacissa Fire Station, 14496…
County/Clerk of Court accounting problems continue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A problem is apparently bedeviling the county’s purchasing and accounts payable system, one that came to light because of complaints from vendors who have not been paid…
Focus of county’s legal dispute with entertainment venue shifts to fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A flurry of motions have been filed of late by the attorneys in the legal battle between the county and the wedding/entertainment venue known as the Homestead…
Who is governing Jefferson County School District?
To the Editor, For the last several years the Jefferson County School District has been in disarray. It leads to the question: Who is governing Jefferson County School District? Is it the…
Rotary expanding Military Tribute Banner Program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary International of Monticello is again accepting applications for its Military Tribute Banner Program. Each banner features the photo, name and branch of service for a different…
At the root of it all
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people think of English as one of several Romance languages, a group of languages that emerged from Late Latin in Europe, some of which are Spanish,…