MetroMedia The popularity of football is undeniable. Football fans anxiously await the return of the sport each fall. The season’s opening kickoff stokes the passion of fans of scholastic, college and professional…
Month: October 2024
Know the law before you burn debris
To obtain a burn authorization, call (850) 681-5951 Jimmy McQuigg, Forester Florida Forest Service Jefferson and Leon Counties Florida residents should be aware that escaped debris burning is the leading cause of…
Bats roosting in buildings? Fall is the time for exclusions
Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor While Florida’s 13 native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, they can also be attracted to human-made structures. The Florida Fish…
Rose Society to hold annual show
Tallahassee Area Rose Society Contributor The Tallahassee Area Rose Society presents “Rose Queen for Halloween” at their annual rose show on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, featuring many varieties of roses, rose…
JCHA celebrates another year of the Harvest Hunt Dinner
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) enjoyed the long-held annual tradition of the Harvest Hunt Dinner. The autumn dinner, usually held in October…
Reams’ case won’t rest
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The trial and sentencing of Kirk Reams, former Jefferson County Clerk of Court, may be over, but the case continues to draw judicial attention and generate activity….
Warriors volleyball takes district championship
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors won the Rural District Five Championship in volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 17, by defeating the Red Flashes of Hilliard High…
So fun it’s scary! What’s happening this spooky season
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Halloween is almost here, and that means Monticello is full of fun, spooky fall events for everyone to enjoy. Here’s what you can expect in the ways…
County handling hurricane debris removal
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Unhappy with the way that the state handled hurricane debris removal and disposal following Hurricane Debby in August, local officials have decided to have county staff manage…
MY VIEW – Fall is in the air
I think I see it coming. Nature knows it. I think people are coming around to it. The signs are all around. The delicate teeny sulfur-colored butterflies are flitting around the Lantana…
Ponderings…Chapters
During hurricane Helene, we lost several beautiful trees on the property we live on. While we were extremely fortunate that none of the trees hit any significant structures, we are sorry to…
Don’t get goosed
Jackson was visiting his grandparents with a newly acquired slingshot. He practiced all around the ranch, but could never hit what he wanted. Heading back to the house for lunch, Gigi’s pet…
The progressive nature of sin
“This is PYNN, Protect Yourself News Network. Due to compromising conditions, we have issued a sin warning! Weaknesses have been sighted in your thoughts, which could lead to further lawlessness. Please abandon…
The gracious hand of God
After church one Sunday, I was putting my oldest daughter in the car seat and set my laptop on the roof of the car as I buckled her in. Unfortunately, I then…
Facts we need to face
Jack Webb, in his low-key tough-guy approach in portraying Los Angeles police sergeant, Joe Friday, became an American cult hero. His authorized biography is titled “Just the Facts, Ma’am” after his character’s…
Warriors pound Bulldogs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In what could have been the toughest test of the season so far, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors defeated the Bell High School Bulldogs, 36-21, on…
Tigers fall to Bulldogs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 18, the Jefferson County Tigers went on the road to Bristol, Fla., to face the Bulldogs of Liberty County High School. The result was…
Keeping your home safe and warm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The temperature is steadily dropping outside, and as these autumn winds arrive, brisk and chilly, many of us are shutting the windows and turning the heat up,…
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Early voting starts Monday
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the general election a little more than two weeks away, early voting is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 21. Early voting will then be held…