Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of three commissioners who voted in favor of a resolution opposing a controversial amendment on abortion recently experienced blowback for his action. The Jefferson County Commission…
Month: October 2024
Early and mail-in votes racking up
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A snapshot of the voting on Wednesday afternoon as the clock ticked towards election night on Tuesday, Nov. 5, showed the number of local voters who had…
The NEW Front Porch is here!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of The Front Porch magazine’s Nov/Dec 2024 issue. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
Fields of Faith to take place Nov. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is holding a community-wide Fields of Faith event on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6 at the ACA football field, located at 7803 Aucilla…
U.S.D.A. Meets local farmers following bout of major weather disasters
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 17, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) flew in from the Tallahassee airport to meet some of Jefferson County’s local farmers who…
Forestry: More than trees
Fall is here, bringing cooler air, football, and the celebration of Florida Forests Week (October 20-26). This annual event highlights the important role forests play in Florida’s economy and environment. Roughly 124,000…
Thank you Mrs. Anderson
Dear Citizens of Jefferson County, The following is through my individual eyes and I speak for no other entity or person. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding…
Ponderings…Health in hindsight
What would you do, if you could peer into your own future, and see the ways your life will change? Would you change the things about your life that will bring upon…
Library to host free technology classes
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you just get a new Android phone, and you’re having trouble navigating its features? Are you wanting to join friends and family on social media, but…
Healthy Start coalitions support one another with baby-care donations
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Help with recovery efforts following hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton continues to arrive in our area from near and far. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Healthy Start…
Donate nutrition shakes through Dec. 2
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has just begun to collect donations of nutrition shakes to support their patients. They are seeking nutrition drinks such as Ensure brand in…
The story behind National Native American Heritage Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Today marks the beginning of National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and learn more about the Native American cultures that have existed throughout history…
Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension welcomes new 4-H program assistant
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Say hello to our community’s new 4-H program assistant at the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office, Justice Barrington! Though she now lives in Tallahassee, Barrington considers herself…
Watering wisely
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been way too long since we had a drop of rain. Somehow most of the plants out in nature seem to be getting by on the…
Turning the Page: “No Longer Human” by Osamu Dazai
Genre: Fiction My rating: 4/5 Written in 1948 and still one of Japan’s top 10 bestselling novels, Osamu Dazai’s “No Longer Human” explores an individual’s alienation from society. Presented in a semi-autobiographical…
Officials offer assurance that all storm debris will be removed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County commissioners are asking residents to be patient with the hurricane debris removal and disposal operation that is currently underway. “I know that it’s been a hot…
Will another storm soon be brewing in the Caribbean?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The good news is that the tropics remain quiet, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Nor does it foresee any storm activity developing within the next…
University of Florida Health Center to unveil Mobile Cancer Screening Bus
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, the University of Florida (UF) Health Cancer Center is scheduled to unveil their newest healthcare vehicle. According to a…
Keeping your pets safe this Halloween
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With all of the fun festivities and hullabaloo of Halloween, it can be easy to overlook potential risks that may be ever-more prevalent for your pets at…
A ‘buy one, get one deal’ – Stephen and Stan Monroe
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have spent much time in Jefferson County, it can be easy, at times, to feel like you’re seeing doubles, as Jefferson County is home…