Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who enjoy the arts, Monticello is a smorgasbord of art opportunities. Whether one is looking for artwork to purchase, classes to take or a community…
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Community says farewell to County Commissioner Stephen Walker
Today, the community of Jefferson County said a somber farewell to Stephen Walker, a gentle and caring man who was loved, known and cherished by many. As the community as a whole…
Jefferson County Commissioner Stephen Walker killed in wreck
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Oct. 29, just before 5 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a wreck in Wakulla County involving two vehicles. FHP was assisted at the…
Tiger Night features multiple celebrations
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) held Tiger Night on Tuesday, Oct. 17, with multiple goals in mind. It was standing room only in the cafeteria, which had…
House fire destroys home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 19, at approximately 3 a.m., Jefferson County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residence at 25 New Bethel Cemetery Road in response to a…
Tigers stung by Yellowjackets
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite putting up 30 points on the Vernon Yellowjackets when the Tigers of Jefferson County High School traveled to Vernon in search of their first win of…
Monsters under the bed
I was one of those kids who believed monsters lived under the bed. If it was dark, my mind ran wild with all the popping and cracking sounds a house can make…
House fire destroys home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 3 a.m., Jefferson County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residence on New Bethel Cemetery Road in response to a kitchen fire. According to the…
Farm Tour 2023 showcases dazzling range of local agriculture
Laura Young and Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 16th Annual Farm Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15, gave adventurous souls rare access to dozens of farms, ranches and orchards across…
A tree’s view of recovery
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Trees have been on my mind a lot since Hurricane Idalia came through town. It’s hard to see pines snapped and giant oaks ripped from the earth….
Come see the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show during the Florida Forest Festival 2023
Florida Forest Festival Contributor Can you imagine the thrill of watching an axe cutting through logs faster than a chainsaw or the fast footwork of a daring lumberjack trying to stay dry…
Pasture Walk & Talk program coming up
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. To provide information about pasture management and soil health, the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office is offering a free workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,…
Chamber of Commerce annual dinner celebrates being “In It Together”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Business Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Members and their guests packed the Perkins Banquet Hall of the Monticello…
Healthcare Heroes – Angie Williams
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Working in the healthcare system is not for the faint of heart. It takes strong, intelligent and compassionate people to take on the ills of the world…
Cooking Safety Starts With YOU! Fire Prevention Week 2023
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Next week is National Fire Prevention Week, which began in 1922. This observance takes place in the United States and Canada each year during the Sunday to…
The 2023 Scarecrow Extravaganza has begun!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. If you have made your way around Monticello during autumn time, whether it was driving by on your daily commute or wandering among the shops, chances are…
Meet your School Resource Officers
ACA School Resource Officer: Reserve Deputy Manuel Smyrnios Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Say hello to the new School Resource Officer (SRO) at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), Reserve Deputy Manuel Smyrnios. This…
National Newspaper Week!
This week, and every week, newspapers are for you Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours a day. Most of us…
CULP ARRESTED AT BONIFAY HOTEL
In a Facebook post on September 27, 2023, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office reported that they, along with the U.S. Marshals Caribbean Task Force, received information that Warren Culp, Jr., wanted out…
National Coffee Day: Have a latte on your mind?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Coffee, coffee, coffee. While some people may not appreciate the smooth, slightly acidic and rich flavors of the infamous roasted coffee bean, it cannot be denied that…