National Shooting Sports Foundation What is National Hunting & Fishing Day? On May 2, 1972, President Nixon signed the first-ever proclamation of National Hunting & Fishing Day (NHF), writing “I urge all…
Wildlife Center welcomes tallest, most colorful living stork
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Saddle-billed storks are the tallest and most brightly colored type of stork. This huge bird (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) regularly reaches a height of nearly 5 feet and a…
North Florida braces for extreme weatherNorth Florida braces for extreme weather
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. While much still remains to be seen about Future Tropical Storm Helene, which has continued to take form in the Caribbean Sea, this much is certain: some…
Judge denies Reams’ motion for new trial
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In separate brief orders issued on Thursday morning, Sept. 19, Circuit Court Judge Stephen Everett denied Kirk Reams’ motion for a new trial, as well as a…
Stay informed: sign up for severe weather updates
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When preparing to face a crisis, every second counts. That is why it’s essential that timely and effective emergency alerts reach everyone before the crisis reaches them….
Florida slated for another minimum wage increase
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Effective Sept. 30, Florida’s minimum wage will go up one dollar, from the current hourly rate of $12 to $13, part of a constitutional amendment approved by…
Final hearing on county budget and millage rate is Sept. 25
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently held the first of two required public hearings on the budget and millage rate for the coming fiscal year, a procedure that lasted mere…
Vote YES on Amendment 4
“Limit Government Interference with Abortion,” Amendment 4’s official title completely describes the current problem with the six-week abortion ban. Gestational biology works this way: Full-term pregnancy is 39 to 40 weeks. Germination…
Things they don’t tell you
They. The ones who hold all knowledge and understanding. The illusive, mysterious source of every bit of obscure and untraceable logic that exists on this planet today. No one knows exactly who…
Halloween Art Contest
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Entries are still being accepted for this year’s Halloween Art Contest, hosted by Starling Musings Art Gallery. For this contest, all mediums are welcome, and there is…
Annual Scarecrow Extravaganza to begin!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is official; the first day of autumn has come and gone, and fall is officially here! While we all still await the much-anticipated “sweater weather” that…
Monticello Market is back in full swing
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After breaking for the summer, the Growers Market has officially resumed, operating under the new name of Monticello Market. This weekly event is intended to showcase all…
The sort of person I want to be
What sort of person would you like to be? Is there any room for improvement? Do you have a mental picture of the person you would like to be? In the Bible,…
Are you ready to stop backsliding?
You thought gambling was fun until the day you couldn’t stop. Or, you know it’s wrong to cheat on your schoolwork, but you tell yourself you don’t have a choice. Or, every…
Blessing of our offspring
Today, Wednesday, Sept. 25, is National Daughter’s Day. National Daughter’s Day is a celebration of the unique bond between daughters and their families. On this special occasion, families are encouraged to honor…
Prison ministry baptizes 13 men
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Thirteen inmates at the Jefferson County Jail participated in a baptism service on Thursday, Sept. 19, as a result of the prison ministry jointly run by Pastor…
“Clean It All in the Fall” is this Saturday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Restored Glory Christian Center (RGCC) is holding its annual “Clean It All in the Fall” outreach event at North Side Laundromat on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8…
Warriors extinguish Blazers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors overcame an early seven point deficit to pick up their fifth win of the season, improving their record to 5-0. The…
Library scholarship awarded to Ashley Garcia
Linda Hamedani Contributor Ashley Michele Garcia was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Friends of the Library of Jefferson County, Fla. She met all the requirements of the application and plans…
Tigers edge Gators
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School Tigers continued to improve on their record on Friday, Sept. 20, when they edged the Wewahitchka High School Gators, 18-16, in Wewahitchka,…
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