Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A vivid mural depicting a student traveler with symbolic companions now fills three of the high-ceilinged walls in the front office building at Jefferson County K-12 School…
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Conservation permanence matters in Florida
Tom Kay, Christine P. Johnson, and Shane Wellendorf Recent articles claim that Florida’s conservation easements are not perpetual, but when Florida land trusts conserve land forever, we mean it! Florida’s nonprofit land…
Let’s not dismantle what has been accomplished at our schools
It was very disappointing to hear that at a recent school board meeting, Superintendent Eydie Triquet had a staff person present data that indicates that Jefferson County’s School Children have not demonstrated…
Next Who We Were event to be held on May 6
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Who We Were series, a grant-funded series of talks on the history of Jefferson County families delivered by local speakers, will have another session coming up…
Keller’s Cottage hosts Business After Five
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held a Business After Five event on Thursday, April 18, hosted by Keller’s Cottage, Monticello’s newest southern style venue for parties,…
Meet your neighbor: Darcy Pitts
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Darcy Pitts! Pitts was born in Wisconsin and mostly raised in the Duluth area of Minnesota, where she lived until she moved to Jefferson County around…
American Legion honors Crosby for 50 years of membership
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, April 2, American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake, honored Jefferson County resident Ted Crosby with a certificate from the National Headquarters of the American…
Area bikers to help fellow veteran
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In an effort to help improve the quality of life for a fellow veteran, the Third District of the American Legion Riders is holding their Second Annual…
SBA reps to speak at Chamber lunch on May 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide the program for the upcoming member luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. At the noon…
Lady Warriors win big on softball Senior Night
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity softball team honored the seniors on the team on Monday, April 22, in the best way possible – with…
Born into His family
During the 2024 solar eclipse, many people sought prime spots to see the fantastic events in the sky. Our great nation had many viewing points to satisfy the curious and adventurous. I…
Dog Day memories
Every now and then God sends messages or messengers to remind me of what I already know. I was having a hard weekend recently, feeling down and alone and hurting. In my…
Free health clinic on May 7
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby 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…
Roger Champion honored with national Eagle Scout award
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Suwannee River Area Council’s Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet on March 23, Roger Champion of Monticello, a businessman, lawyer and civic leader, was among those…
Fun Run to benefit Austin Smith
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, May 5, a fundraiser event to support Austin Smith, a local who was recently diagnosed with bone cancer, will be held. All in the community…
County gets new medical examiner
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with state law, Jefferson County now has a new agreement with the Office of Medical Examiner for District Two, a new medical examiner – Dr….
Commissioners continue budget workshops (Next one is May 2)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County commissioners recently held the second of a series of planned budget workshops, this latest focusing on the operations of road maintenance, fire protection, emergency medical services,…
Grapes are joining the community orchard!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The morning of Monday, April 22, marked the beginning on 2024’s Earth Day, a worldwide event dedicated to mindfulness and preservation of our planet. That morning, city…
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate a successful local match
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2022, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Big Bend sought to re-establish its one-on-one youth mentoring services in Jefferson County through an agreement with the…
Plan the perfect road trip
Metro Media Travelers take to the open road for any number of reasons. When traveling on a summer vacation, families may find it’s more affordable to travel by car than to pay…
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