Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Abraham “A.J.” Figueroa is the newest patrol officer at the Monticello Police Department (MPD). He had been assisting MPD as needed for the past six months while…
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VFW provides military honors for the late Albert F. McNutt
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 performed a Sacred Honor Ceremony on behalf of deceased Korean War Veteran Albert F. McNutt and family. The event took…
Fun facts about the Fourth of July
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The mid-summer celebration known as “Independence Day,” or the Fourth of July, is filled with fireworks, outdoor cook-outs and much summertime fun. It is well known that…
Where to see fireworks on July 4 & 5
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many nearby communities have Fourth of July celebrations that residents of Jefferson County may find worth the drive. Madison The Madison Lions Club hosts their annual God…
A Fourth of July Timeline
July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America. That’s the day that delegates to the Second Continental Congress…
Faglie and Scott have meaningful experiences at Boys State
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Ben Faglie and Tre Scott are rising high school seniors who attended American Legion Boys State during June 15-21 at Florida State University, under the sponsorship of…
Where to see fireworks on July 4 & 5
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many nearby communities have Fourth of July celebrations that residents of Jefferson County may find worth the drive. Madison The Madison Lions Club hosts their annual God…
Officials vote to revert role of county manager to county coordinator
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A county manager’s position is a precarious one, subject to official and public scrutiny, as well as the vagaries of politics, as a recent commission meeting underscored….
CERT Basic Training Class to be offered in July
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s CERT, the local volunteer Community Emergency Response Team, is ready to onboard new members with training this month. Sessions will take place Tuesday and Thursday…
Non-profit provides accessible entrance for veteran
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Bright and early on June 25, volunteers with FL Cares, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, got to work at the home of a 68-year-old Navy veteran in the Asheville-Greenville…
City using solar energy to power wastewater treatment facility
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Most Monticello residents probably aren’t aware that the wastewater treatment plant off Mamie Scott Drive is now operating off solar power and providing energy cost savings to…
School board approves 5-0 to share three directors with Madison
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Attendance was high for the Jefferson County School Board meeting on Monday, June 23, when the agenda included 33 items requiring board member votes. Items that seem…
The NEW Front Porch is in the mail
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. With great pleasure, we announce the arrival of The Front Porch magazine’s July/August 2025 issue. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should have…
Anna Weltzbarker makes dean’s list at VSU
Merit Media News Contributor Valdosta State University congratulates Anna Weltzbarker of Monticello, Fla., for earning a spot on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List honors are reserved for the highest…
Florida Future Chef Competition seeks its next champion
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. Calling all Florida student chefs and families! The Florida Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness is on the search for the next Florida Future Chef Champion. The…
A.A. marks its 90-year anniversary
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Alcoholics Anonymous traces its formation back to a 1935 meet-up between a stockbroker and surgeon. Bill, the stockbroker, had been able to achieve sobriety and then maintain…
Ponderings… Bees without wings
The other day, I had a rare day off work, and I was helping Ben at the kennel when I spied a small black lump balanced on the tip of a blade…
4-H International Exchange has space available for three host families
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. If you have ever considered hosting an exchange student, this summer might be the perfect time to take the plunge into citizen diplomacy. The 4-H International Exchange…
From girls to queens
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Margaret Frazier recalls she has been working with young people all her life, so out of a desire to continue her passion, she began the Girls of…
What to know about tick bites and Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people are educated about the dangers of a tick bite and Lyme disease. However, what many do not know is Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a bacterial…