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The journey of losing a love one
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Local author Bryant Thigpen will be at Madison Used Books, located at 254 SW Range Ave., in Madison on Friday, Sept. 17, from 5 p.m. to 6…
“It’s About Time!”
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. “It’s about time!” could be heard from the stands as Caitlin Harrison’s name was called, announcing her and her horse as first place winners of the 55th…
Honor for a Fallen Soldier
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the National Guard Armory hosts a fundraiser event in honor of Robert Allen Wise, a soldier who was killed in the line of duty in…
Moving after nearly 40 years
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A long time haircut staple in Monticello closes its doors with a sentimental farewell. After 37 years working in Monticello, Christine Williams has decided to move her…
Chrissy’s Big Win!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If Chrissy Lastinger was nervous as she entered the competition floor of this year’s 2021 Miss Florida Pine Pageant, she didn’t show it. Having entered the competition…
Welcome Home at Last! Burrus: Family of 11!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In October of 2017, four children were removed from the custody of their biological parents and placed into foster care. Jay, Elijah, Khloe and Sam began their…
Its time for the North Florida Fair!
Beth Moore ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark Nov, 4 through the 14 on your calendars. That’s when the North Florida Fair, will be in Tallahassee! 4-H Day at the fair will be held…
Welcome to the Boyd Family!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Heather Boyd and her husband, Whit, always had a soft spot for children. The concept of being a foster family was always one that they were interested…
A Pit Stop for your health!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Aug. 13, local organizations came together to participate in a community event hosted by Big Bend Cares, with the intent of providing information and health-conscious…
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary is holding a fundraiser
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. A fundraising effort is underway for the spaying and neutering of several cats housed and cared for at SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary. SnappHappy is a TNR (trap,…
Somerset JROTC congratulates winners!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In June, several Jefferson County Somerset JROTC students received recognition and award for essays submitted to the Voice of Democracy Youth Essay contests. While some of the…
“Bailing Out” the Chamber with a “Casino Cruise”
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The poker and casino night, which was held at the Monticello Opera House, started promptly at 6 p.m., with approximately 36 poker players seated and anxiously…
Pre-filed 2022 Florida bill would make school board elections partisan again
John Haughey The Center Square In an effort to diminish the role of politics in local school districts, 64 percent of Florida voters in 1988 approved a state constitution amendment to make…
Sheriff’s traffic detail more than paying for itself
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Some four months after the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) implemented a traffic detail to curtail speeding and ensure for a safer driving environment, Sheriff Mac McNeill…
Monticello Liquors is now open
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Liquors held its grand opening with a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this summer. Located at 1010 N. Jefferson St., in Monticello, the store hours…
Attention all Businesses!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is time once again to put Monticello on the map! By “map,” we mean The Monticello-Jefferson County Official Map, the map used to showcase all the…
Sheriff Mac McNeill New Florida Sheriffs Association board member
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Being the sheriff of a county doesn’t mean your job stops at police work. Most join organizations and programs to help with the community. Sheriff Mac McNeill…
Tell me something good
The making of a Hero It was a beautiful day at Newnans Lake just east of Gainesville. A Jefferson County college student, intent on becoming a biologist, was in her element…
Set sail on a Casino Cruise Friday 6:00 p.m.
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The weekend is upon us and that means many of you will have some much-needed downtime coming your way. What better way to kick back and…