Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Rosa Richardson didn’t expect to become the interim administrator at the Jefferson County Senior Citizen Center, but when they called, she answered. Richardson is from Madison and…
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Big Bend Hospice fundraiser was a huge success
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. During the month of December, Big Bend Hospice (BBH) sponsored a fundraiser for patient care services here in Jefferson County. All money raised in the county stays…
Altrusa hosts Souper Tuesday
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Altrusa International of Monticello will be holding their sixth annual Souper Tuesday Fundraiser on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Souper Tuesday is a…
TIGER BEAT
Speech and Language Therapy: Much more than pronunciation practice Theresa Sterling Contributor Matthew McCloskey pulls two chairs close to the large Clear Touch screen in his therapy room at Jefferson Somerset…
From Monticello to Mora
Submitted by Samantha Wainright Can a small town like Monticello really change the world? The answer is, yes, we can. In the town of Mora, in the far north region of Cameroon,…
“Annie Armstrong” coming to Children’s Mission Day
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Middle Florida Baptist Association (MFBA) is pleased to announce their upcoming association-wide event, Children’s Mission Day, set for Saturday, Feb. 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at…
Are you hot enough for Christ?
‘‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you…
Pedestrian bulb-outs will stay as is
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello officials came together last week prepared to adopt a resolution asking the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to reconfigure the pedestrian bulb-outs on U.S. 90 because…
Homeschoolers’ group finds new home
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The homeschoolers’ group that was recently evicted from a school district building may have found a new home with the county. Tammy Brookins, founder and head of…
A bugs life
I would like to present a scenario that is actually in the process of happening. This country I speak of is in the middle of a pandemic, anxiously waiting for vaccines to…
Thank you
Dear Jefferson County Commissioners, Thank you for coming to the rescue of the homeschoolers, rising above the politics of some elected officials. All students matter in our community and many homeschooled children…
Minnie Caine
Minnie Gibbs Caine, 78, of Tallahassee passed on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. Joint graveside services for her and her husband, Edwin Caine will be 2 p.m. Saturday in New Bethel Cemetery, Monticello….
Edwin M. Caine
Edwin M. Caine, 77, of Tallahassee passed on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Joint graveside services for him and his wife, Minnie Gibbs Caine, will be 2 p.m. Saturday in New Bethel Cemetery,…
Arthur J. Robinson
Arthur James Robinson, 70, of Monticello’s Wacissa Community passed unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Funeral services are pending. Tillman of Monticello is serving the Robinson family.
Elder Robert L. Johnson
Elder Robert Lee Johnson, 54, of Tallahassee passed on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, in the Old West Enrichment Center, Tallahassee. Burial will follow…
Irene King
Mrs. Irene Mathis King of Monticello’s Casa Bianca Community passed on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday in Oakfield Cemetery. Viewing is 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday…
Girl Scout cookies are here!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of year again. The Girl Scouts are back with all your favorite sweet cookie treats. The local Girl Scout Troop here in Jefferson County…
A historic place: the Avera-Clarke House
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the things Monticello is known for is its historic architecture. Many businesses, homes and bed and breakfasts are on the historic register, and even those…
The transition to a U.S. territory
George M. Cole and John E. Ladson III Aucilla Research Institute Spanish Control – By virtue of Ponce de Leon’s landing in Florida in 1513, Spain claimed the territory including what is…
ACA welcomes new staff member
Story Submitted by ACA Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) is excited to announce its newest staff member, Sarah Tharpe. Sarah will be teaching Honors Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science and Life Science at ACA….
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