Wild dogs, left to their own devices, all revert to the mongrel dog look in a relative few generations. All wild dogs, all pets gone feral will, eventually, look about the same….
Ponderings…What did we learn here?
“Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority shares in it.” – Leo Tolstoy. I’ve been struggling to find words this week, as the current societal tension continues to rise…
Chamber luncheon features wellness sector
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Nov. 5 member luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce highlighted various local services dedicated to wellness. As all enjoyed a Taco Tuesday buffet provided…
Meet your neighbor
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Elijah Bellamy! Bellamy was born in Jefferson County, where he has lived for all 21 years of his life. As a part of the Bellamy family,…
Fighting antimicrobial resistance with Antibiotic Awareness Week
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The human body is an incredible feat of nature. The complex system of organs, tissues, muscles, bone, chemicals and electrical signals is an excellent organic machine that…
Remembering Guy de Vires
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Local resident Isabelle de Sercey, a resident of Jefferson County since the 1960s, has a tale to tell—the tale of her father, Guy de Vires. He was…
Six weekend road trip essentials
Metro Media Contributor The open road beckons many people, inspiring everything from extensive adventures to short weekend jaunts. Whether a road trip lasts a few weeks or a few days, certain items…
Education Week celebrates public schooling
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American Education Week happens the week before Thanksgiving week, to provide a focused celebration of our public school community. The idea of a national Education Week was…
Don’t let the holiday turn into a tragedy
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the Thanksgiving holiday heralds the beginning of the annual holiday season. It’s a festive time of great food, family, friends and fellowship. Unfortunately, for many,…
Starling Musings to host a member show – artists wanted
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As 2024 comes to a close, Starling Musings would like to express their deepest gratitude to the artists and artists-to-be who have supported and participated in the…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Inside Out 2”
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Introduction: “Inside Out 2” is the second movie in the Inside Out franchise. It was released on June 14, 2024, to the United States market. “Inside Out 2”…
Protect your garden from the cold weather to come
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The long, hot days of summer have slowly faded away, replaced with shorter, cooler days of autumn. While our Florida weather will continue to fluctuate in the…
Reach for radishes in November
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Radishes have just come into season in Florida, and they will continue to be available for many months to come – through the rest of fall, all…
Service call leads to Fentanyl drug bust
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a press release provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) to the Monticello News, two deputies with JCSO responded to a 911 service call…
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Any and all who are near Monticello on Thanksgiving Day are invited to partake of the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, provided at no charge at the Methodist…
Clerk encourages use of property fraud alert
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In light of increasing property scams in Florida, Clerk of Court Cecil Trey Hightower is urging local property owners to subscribe to his office’s online property fraud…
Value adjustment board set to hear property owner’s appeal tomorrow
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) is scheduled to meet this week to consider the appeal of a property owner whose religious exemption the property appraiser’s…
Will American Pickers pick you?
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The History Channel’s popular series, “American Pickers,” will again be hunting lost treasures and unique relics in the North Florida area in December. So, it’s time to…
Brynwood thanks all who made prom for residents a success
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In late October, Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center held a prom for its residents, complete with two Prom Kings, two Prom Queens and formal attire that had…
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