Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The February 2025 meeting of the North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) took place in Lexington, Ky., and drew more than 800 people from across the…
A tour of the historic Denham-Brinson-Hawkins House
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Denham-Brinson-Hawkins House is among the oldest residences in Jefferson County. Built around 1840 for William Denham, the house predates most others in the county, with the…
Celestial events in March Total Lunar Eclipse Thursday/Friday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. 2025 is shaping up to be a pretty active, astronomically speaking, with January and February enjoying a planetary parade, several different planetary and lunar conjunctions, a massive…
Missing elderly adult located safe and sound
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday morning, March 7, a little after 10:30 a.m., the Monticello Police Department (MPD) was flagged down on North Railroad Street in reference to an elderly…
New City Manager chosen
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council last week made its choice for city manager, at the same time designating its second choice, should negotiations with the first choice prove…
Readers beware—text message toll scam spreads far and wide
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you gotten a text or two that claims to be from SunPass recently, telling you that you have unpaid tolls? Watch out! Chances are, it’s just…
County adopts investment policy to manage excess funds
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. At the request of Clerk of Court Trey Hightower, the Jefferson County Commission recently approved by resolution an investment policy that sets the ground rules for the…
President Trump is correct to dump the Postal Service
I often use the phrase ‘The oxymoron known as government efficiency” to illustrate how inefficient government can be. I was very pleased to see President Trump carry through with the Department of…
One more thing to like about Jefferson County, Florida
One more thing to like about Jefferson County Florida is citizen participation. Like the rest of the country that recognized a change was needed, the Jefferson County Republican voter turnout in the…
Ponderings…The flavors we savor
Life can be absolutely bitter sometimes. This was my experience last week when we had to bury Tom, an outdoor cat we have cared for for years. I struggled to wrap my…
Wellness Expo coming soon
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 27, the Jefferson County Health Department will be hosting a Wellness Expo. This event will be open to the public and will be located…
All aboard the Brain Bus!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, March 18, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) will be visited by the Brain Bus, a statewide mobile outreach program of the Alzheimer’s Association. The…
Chamber launches Monticello Young Professionals group
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 6, the Monticello Chamber of Commerce held the first of what is expected to be many networking mixers through their newly launched Monticello Young…
Time to put out your feeders, Hummingbird migration has begun!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is likely one of the most recognizable species of hummingbird, thanks to their striking iridescent green bodies, framed by a white belly and beautiful…
Look before you lop!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With the start of spring in full swing, and the last, lingering threat of winter’s frost a steadily fading memory, gardeners everywhere are taking to the sunshine…
Are you ready to take that step toward God?
“I will get up, go to my father, and tell him I’m sorry. That I’m really, really sorry.” Jason sighed deeply and slid down the wall to a seated position. He squeezed…
Known to be saved
On the outskirts of a small town was a big pecan tree growing just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys sat underneath the tree, out of sight, and began dividing…
Christians serve a loving, forgiving God
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The March 6 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA). Student ambassadors greeted more than 40 attendees and served a…
Scholarship established in memory of Gannett Fulford
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gannett Fulford, son of Stephen and Tracie Fulford of Monticello, passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, of a sudden cardiac arrest. “He was a healthy and happy…
City may get low-cost emergency communications system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are considering a proposal from a group of radio enthusiasts for installation of devices on water tanks to serve as a communication network in the…