Submitted by Bill Snyder A wonderful time was had celebrating National ‘See You at the Library’ day at the Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 5. The hour…
Month: August 2023
Three books to read when struggling with anxiety
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Approximately 40 million adults are affected by an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. One-half of people diagnosed with anxiety are also diagnosed with depression. Anxiety…
Flat track racing builds a family’s bond
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Imagine what it is like to race flat track. You line up among other racers on your trusty dirt bike or motorcycle, feeling the anticipation bubble up…
IMPORTANT SCHOOL NEWS!! JCS delays start of school year!
Jefferson County K-12 will be postponing the start of the 2023-2024 school year, due to unavoidable delays in the repair of the campus A/C system. While Open House dates have not changed,…
Commissioners raise fire and solid waste assessments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently approved two resolutions that reimpose the special assessments that fund fire protection and solid waste collections, increasing the annual amounts that city and county…
City officials relearn lesson about developments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing Inc. City officials are relearning a lesson about the importance of requiring performance bonds and ensuring that these remain current in order to hold contractors and developers accountable…
Pride and relief
I’m from a small town in Northeast Indiana. The LaGrange Standard and News came out two times each week when I was growing up. Even as a youngster I enjoyed perusing through…
Standing the test of time
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it comes to history, our community certainly stands out. Jefferson County was established in January of 1827, making it among the oldest counties in Florida. Aside…
A farm with heart
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Nestled atop the rolling hills of Honey Lake Road, just across the Jefferson County line, is Heart Bar Farm, a work-in-progress farm with high hopes for the…
Healthcare Hero – Ernestine Keaton
Denise Vickers-Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. It takes a very special person to have the patience and compassion required when assisting elderly citizens on a daily basis. For hundreds of fortunate people over…
Tips to prevent heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Submitted by Florida Dept. of Health Summer is here and so are the high temperatures that can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages…
Find your medium at Starling Musings
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As many of you may know, I regularly teach an acrylic painting class at the Starling Musings art gallery and shop, located at 220 W. Washington St.,…
County eyeing possible tax increase
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have not yet definitively decided to keep the millage rate at the current level, which would represent a tax increase, but they are strongly disposed…
Local publisher named Florida Press Association Chair
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. If anyone seemed destined to be in the newspaper business, it would be Emerald Greene, Publisher of the Monticello News and the Jefferson County Journal. Emerald is…
Forgotten Coast K9 Changing Lives, Saving Lives; You are not Forgotten
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It was his experience working as a certified K9 handler for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office that inspired Chris O’Brian to pursue a career working exclusively with…
Bee-ginner classes to bee-gin this August!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who are interested in one of the world’s most popular pollinators, but don’t know where to begin, GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center will be…
Two exciting events at our public library
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, located at 375 S. Water St., offers a host of free and fun events for all ages. These events are designed…
Soar to new heights
After receiving my bachelor’s in social work, I began applying to different seminaries to pursue my degree in Divinity. One afternoon, I was speaking with a woman in admissions at a college…
August safety campaign focuses on securing children’s future
Submitted by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles As Florida students head back to school, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its division of the Florida Highway Patrol…
Elizabeth Hightower Goes Pro
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball standout, Elizabeth Hightower has decided it’s not quite time to hang up her cleats and glove just yet. Even though her softball…