Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors won the Rural District Five Championship in volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 17, by defeating the Red Flashes of Hilliard High…
So fun it’s scary! What’s happening this spooky season
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Halloween is almost here, and that means Monticello is full of fun, spooky fall events for everyone to enjoy. Here’s what you can expect in the ways…
County handling hurricane debris removal
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Unhappy with the way that the state handled hurricane debris removal and disposal following Hurricane Debby in August, local officials have decided to have county staff manage…
MY VIEW – Fall is in the air
I think I see it coming. Nature knows it. I think people are coming around to it. The signs are all around. The delicate teeny sulfur-colored butterflies are flitting around the Lantana…
Ponderings…Chapters
During hurricane Helene, we lost several beautiful trees on the property we live on. While we were extremely fortunate that none of the trees hit any significant structures, we are sorry to…
Don’t get goosed
Jackson was visiting his grandparents with a newly acquired slingshot. He practiced all around the ranch, but could never hit what he wanted. Heading back to the house for lunch, Gigi’s pet…
The progressive nature of sin
“This is PYNN, Protect Yourself News Network. Due to compromising conditions, we have issued a sin warning! Weaknesses have been sighted in your thoughts, which could lead to further lawlessness. Please abandon…
The gracious hand of God
After church one Sunday, I was putting my oldest daughter in the car seat and set my laptop on the roof of the car as I buckled her in. Unfortunately, I then…
Facts we need to face
Jack Webb, in his low-key tough-guy approach in portraying Los Angeles police sergeant, Joe Friday, became an American cult hero. His authorized biography is titled “Just the Facts, Ma’am” after his character’s…
Warriors pound Bulldogs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In what could have been the toughest test of the season so far, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors defeated the Bell High School Bulldogs, 36-21, on…
Tigers fall to Bulldogs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 18, the Jefferson County Tigers went on the road to Bristol, Fla., to face the Bulldogs of Liberty County High School. The result was…
Keeping your home safe and warm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The temperature is steadily dropping outside, and as these autumn winds arrive, brisk and chilly, many of us are shutting the windows and turning the heat up,…
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Early voting starts Monday
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the general election a little more than two weeks away, early voting is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 21. Early voting will then be held…
Amendment 4 gets another airing in commission meeting (Board declines request for anti-Amendment 3 resolution)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission’s approval of a resolution against Amendment 4 at the urging of a group of local citizens recently got pushback from supporters of the…
Traffic violators get reprieve during October
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County residents who owe traffic tickets or who are on a plan to pay the amount owed over a period of time will get a reprieve this…
Guide to six amendments on November ballot
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Come Tuesday, Nov. 5, Florida voters will get a chance to decide on six proposed constitutional amendments, the fates of which could have far-reaching consequences for the…
WWII Veteran Dennis Gallon to celebrate 100th birthday!
Dr. Elizabeth Gallon McGhee Contributor The Gallon Family, Philadelphia A. M. E. Church, Brown Community, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251, City of Monticello and Jefferson County are sponsoring a celebration for…
Post 49 to offer firearm safety seminar
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49 invites the community to participate in its upcoming Firearm Safety Seminar. The informative session takes place this Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1065 S….
Garden Club circles meet Oct. 21
acLeonia Maresch Contributor The Magnolia Circle and Founders Circle of the Garden Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. at Gerry Hall, Christ Episcopal Church, located at 425 N….