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Macedonia Church announces giveaway and outreach schedule
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Jody Brown and the congregation of Macedonia Church offer a number of services and outreach ministries in the community. On the first and third Saturdays at…
Pearce family home and car lost to fire
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At 10:29 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to a house fire on Mallard Lane after a neighbor reported seeing flames coming…
County is awarded $93K to continue solid waste program
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners recently reaffirmed an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) that assures the county’s continued receipt of state…
Locally-produced movie now available for streaming
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. “Repair the Breach,” a movie about God’s ability to restore us and our families, had a one-night showing at the Valdosta Stadium Cinemas on Monday, April 27….
Tigers give extracurriculars awards at banquet
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Students from Jefferson County K-12, A Community Partnership School (JCS), came together with their families on April 24 to celebrate extracurricular activities. Leading this event was Stefanie…
Marianne Morris Miller celebrates 100th birthday
Story Submitted A joyful and deeply meaningful celebration on April 5 marked the 100th birthday of a life-long Monticello resident, Marianne Morris Miller, as family, friends and church members gathered to honor…
The origin of gerrymandering
Gerrymandering first entered the American vernacular in 1812. Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry, a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation (he refused to sign the U.S. Constitution),…
Monticello Garden Club circles have joint meeting
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Twice a year the Monticello Garden Club holds a joint meeting of their Founders Circle and Magnolia Circle. On Thursday, April 9, the groups gathered in the…
JCS hosts annual Military Ball
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. The JROTC program at Jefferson County Schools K-12, A Community Partnership School (JCS) hosted their annual Military Ball on March 27. Dressed in formal attire and guided…
In honor of all our volunteers
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We are surrounded by extraordinary people who quietly and selflessly serve others. They inspire us to pause, reflect and even pray that we might live with the…
On Point Boutique opens on Dogwood Street
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has officially welcomed a new business to the downtown area: On Point Boutique. Owner Ashlie Roberts and her family welcomed friends,…
Laura’s Garden Notes: April showers?
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. I find myself wondering if the well-known proverb “April showers bring May flowers” will hold true this year. We’re continuing to have prolonged drought conditions extending from…
Is Jefferson County ready to implement litter-control crews?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Does it bother you to see litter piled up alongside the county’s roads and byways? If it does, Commissioner J.T. Surles may have a solution to the…
Does the moon affect your fishing?
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although there is never such a thing as a bad time to go fishing, the warmer summer months and extra leisure time seem to make the summer…
County’s former budget officer returning as consultant
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Gus Rojas, the county’s former budget officer who resigned midyear in 2025, will be returning to the county manager’s office as a consultant on a contractual basis….
Disaster assistance resources for farmers
Metro Media Natural disasters are often devastating, resulting in losses of life, livelihood and homes, among other effects. If it seems as though weather-related disasters have risen in frequency in recent decades,…
Events for March 14-22
MARCH 14 (Saturday) The S.E.E.D. (Spring Extension Expo Day) takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the extension office (2729 W. Washington St.). For more information, email b.hoffner@ufl.edu or call 850-342-0187. St. Patrick’s…
Community Tent Revival lasts March 3-7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jessica and Jody Brown invite the public to a Community Tent Revival that begins Tuesday, March 3, and continues nightly through Saturday, March 7. “The revival is…
Events for Feb. 28 – March 6
FEBRUARY 28 (Saturday) American Legion Post #49 (1085 S. Water St.) offers a free All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast open to all Jefferson County residents, 8-9:30 a.m. The menu also includes scrambled eggs, sausage,…