Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s always interesting to see what legislation lawmakers will propose during a legislative session. Currently in the Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee is House Bill 753, which…
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City considers annexing properties on southeast side
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop at city hall on Thursday, Feb. 1, to consider the pros and cons of annexing a group…
Patriot Academy is accepting applications now
Bill Snyder Patriot Academy Volunteer Have you noticed the vacuum of leadership in America? We are looking around for leaders of principle to step up, and too often, no one is there….
Program to benefit family who lost home to fire
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All churches and organizations in our community are invited to come show support for the family who lost everything in a recent house fire. On behalf of…
Camellia Show is Feb. 3-4
Dawn Squires Quitman Garden Club Whether you are searching for inspiration for your artistic creation, just enjoy beautiful flowers or have an interest in gardening, come to Georgia’s Camellia City, Quitman, and…
Free health clinic on Feb. 6
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…
ACA celebrates Senior Night with heartfelt tribute
Nicole Kimbrel Aucilla Christian Academy In a night filled with love, pride, and poignant moments, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) celebrated Senior Night last Friday, honoring its exceptional graduating basketball players. The event,…
Do you know any ENPs?
Years ago, when I was a private caregiver for the elderly, family members would often interview me to see if I was the right person for the job. When I’d answer their…
Our Picture of God
There’s a story about a young child who was vigorously coloring a picture. His brother noticed the boy’s concentration and asked what he was drawing. Without losing a moment’s momentum, the boy…
How we can relate to the story of Noah
Leah Androski ECB Publishing Inc. Many know the story of the great flood in the Bible. But some may struggle to relate to this story since we have never witnessed a flood…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Don’t run from beauty
Since peeing off of the porch hadn’t made quite the splash I’d hoped for, I decided to move on to greater exploits. The first thing to catch my eye was a lovely…
Reams’ February trial date gets postponed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The jury trial of Kirk Reams, the former clerk of court charged with grand theft and organized scheme to defraud – set last week to begin on…
Judge Everett named Trial Jurist of the Year
Second Judicial Circuit of Florida The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) is a national association formed in 1957 dedicated to the preservation of the Seventh Amendment right to jury trial, access…
Several Warriors listed on All-Big Bend Team
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Several Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors were recently listed on the 2023 All-Big Bend Football Team, published by the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper. One Warrior on the Second…
City gets needed easement for lift station replacement
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello officials recently decided that discretion was the better part of valor when it came to acquiring access to a tiny piece of land that the city…
Citizen offers $75,000 toward construction of new animal shelter
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A citizen has stepped forward and offered to donate $75,000 toward the construction of a new shelter for the county’s animal control operation. Wendy McCarrick addressed the…
Chamber hosts community clean-up at the Eco Park
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Following an early Friday Arbor Day tree-planting ceremony, members of the community gathered inside of the Monticello/Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce building in preparation for a community…
Meet your neighbor – Robbie Slack
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Robbie Slack, a longtime Jefferson County resident with a passion for caring for his community. Slack was born and raised here, and over the years, has…
Jefferson County welcomes RoseBudz Cleaning
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Jan. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m., community members met together at the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at 420 W. Washington St. to celebrate the official…
Early medical care in Monticello
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As a small, rural, agricultural town, we may not imagine Monticello had much as far as medical care in its early days. For some part, that was…
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