Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tallahassee Democrat has published its 2021 All-Big Bend boys basketball team and the listing contains a very familiar name. Will Sullivan, from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA)…
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Olivia Walton wins statewide recognition
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Olivia Walton, a scholar and athlete at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), is one of 24 graduating students from around the state to be selected recently to receive…
Rotary donates $1,000 to family in need
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Doing something good for those in the community is what charitable organizations are all about. The Rotary Club here in Monticello is no different. Like most charitable…
Meet your neighbors – Bill and Lois Foster
Samantha Wainright ECB Publishing, Inc. Bill and Lois Foster have lived in Monticello for the past 22 years. They are both originally from Chicago, Ill., which is where they married before making…
Monticello Farm Swap to be held Saturday
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the large farming community we have in Jefferson County, it makes sense to have events that support those families and businesses. The Monticello Farm Swap is…
Beatrice Thomas: spreading passion
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. When you’re passionate about something, most people want to share that passion with others. For Beatrice Thomas, that passion is something she wants to share with everyone…
Florida CattleWomen show appreciation for local firefighters
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. It is always nice to do something good for someone while simultaneously advocating for something you’re passionate about. The Florida CattleWomen and the Jefferson County CattleWomen took…
The Pasco House: a home with soul
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Pasco House is a beautiful white house located on West Washington Street Currently owned by Terri and Doug Merritt, it was originally built as a simple…
Build a Bucket is on its way!
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane season is on its way, and the Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management, in coordination with area nonprofit and local businesses is here to…
Local Winn-Dixie to be fully renovated
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local Winn-Dixie here in Monticello is scheduled to get a pretty significant facelift soon. The Monticello Winn-Dixie, located at 1245 S. Jefferson St., is currently one…
Stop the abuse! Animal cruelty is a crime
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. A lot of people treat animals like their children. They care for them and see them as another member of the family. Even those who don’t have…
Did you serve in the Vietnam War?
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you serve in the Vietnam War? If so, we’d love to recognize you in a special section of our Friday, March 26, edition of the Jefferson…
Making Monticello picture perfect
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. On March 3, the Tourist Development Council (TDC) started getting to work on a project to make Monticello a little more fun for visitors or anyone else…
Local girl featured in Top Model Magazine
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Back in September of 2020, you may have read in the paper about a young local, Arianna Brown, being selected by America’s Elite Miss as a top…
Did you serve in the Vietnam War?
Vietnam War Veterans Day Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you serve in the Vietnam War? If so, we’d love to recognize you in a special section of our Friday, March 26,…
A Chicken Story
Chickens are sort of like licorice. You either like them or you don’t. Licorice is a little too rubbery and tarry for my taste, and keeping chickens is off my bucket list…
Reach Out
My take-charge, ex-marine father is failing. He is 93 years old, frail and confused, but still a remarkable man. On a precious visit, Dad invited me to pick out a walking stick…
Local business woman doubles as on-call doula and midwife assistant
Samantha Wainright ECB Publishing, Inc. You might know Heather Futrell as local business woman and owner of Traditions Embroidery and Rust and Rose, but did you know that she also serves as…
Altrusa District 3 Governor visits local Altrusa Club
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Altrusa Club here in Monticello held their second meeting of the month on Thursday, Feb. 25. Every month, the Altrusa club holds a business meeting on…
Jefferson Arts features Anne Hempel for their March show
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be opening their March show for viewing this Saturday, March 6. The show is entitled “Native Wild,” and features paintings by the…