Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As folks approached the Courthouse Circle on their way home acfrom work around sunset on Tuesday, Oct. 11, they encountered the flashing blue lights of law enforcement…
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Are your water, sewer rates rising?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A utility rate review by the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) of Monticello’s water and wastewater systems has given city officials food for thought. City officials specifically…
National 4H Week provided Opportunity 4All
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The first week of October saw a flurry of 4-H activity across Jefferson County, with special events every day to celebrate the National 4-H Week theme of…
Anna Kelley, DNP, New NFC Instructor of Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
Story Submitted by North Florida College North Florida College is pleased to announce its hire of Anna Kelley, Doctor of Nursing Practice, as its instructor of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing…
When Heaven holds a foot race
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Life for James Wiley Roe began much like any other boy. He was born on Aug. 21, 1921, in Jefferson County at the “Old Cobb Place,” a…
ENDANGERED HORNBILLS: Love Birds in the making
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Only a handful of bar-pouched wreathed hornbills live in the United States, and two of them reside right here in Jefferson County. This species (Rhyticeros undulatus) is…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Florida Department of Health in Jefferson encourages women to get mammograms Florida Department of Health – Jefferson Contributor In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Jefferson County Health Department encourages…
Southern Music Rising to host Business After Five gathering Thursday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Business After Five event on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 5.m. The gathering is being hosted by Southern…
Scholarship opportunity available for seniors
Biletnikoff Award Contributor The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, presented to the season’s outstanding FBS receiver in college football regardless of…
Warriors knock-out Knights
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors scored 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points to come from behind to improve their record to 4-2 on Friday, Oct. 7, when they…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Radical acceptance
When I started my educational journey back when dinosaur tracks were still fresh on the ground, integration was also relatively fresh. Though I was surrounded occasionally by racism, I never bought into…
Local pastors can win free overnight stay at Monticello Mansion
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Ministries Center at Monticello Mansion has teamed up with Couples Connect-3 and Faith Radio to offer complimentary overnight stays for local ministry leaders. A total of…
National Fire Prevention Week
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year marks the 100-year anniversary for National Fire Prevention Week, which began in 1922. This observance takes place in the United States and Canada each year…
Farm Tour 2022: A free family weekend • October 15-16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The 15th Annual Farm Tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16. It features 40 farms across North Florida and South Georgia, with dozens of vendors….
Caution: Citizens Crossing!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In certain areas within the network of community roads and streets present in every town and city, there are sections dedicated to pedestrian travel. These sections are…
Voter registration deadline is Tuesday
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the upcoming General Election approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Jefferson County voters are reminded that the early voting period is also quickly approaching, as is the…
Paint Monticello Pink October 11-14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many groups around town will be holding special events in October to – in the words of the National Breast…
Pettis Alpha “Toot” Bright
Pettis Alpha “Toot” Bright, 87, of Monticello passed in Madison, Fla., on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Graveside services are 1 p.m. on Saturday in Ashville Community Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday…
Is it Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day?
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. With all of the cultural confusion and conflict that is swirling these days, why not explore another area that is a hotbed of debate? Columbus Day, which is…
Annual Fine Crafts and Art Festival
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, Monticello! The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be hosting their Annual Fine Crafts and Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until 4…
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