Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In rapid succession, the Jefferson County Commission recently adopted four resolutions, two of which reimposed special assessments on most residents, and two of which reimposed special assessments…
Medicare open enrollment period now here
Chris Polzer Contributor Advantage Aging Solutions is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program has specifically-trained counselors to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and…
Senior center holds joyful re-opening
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Judging by the broad smiles, thoughtful nods, festive balloons and bountiful buffet at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) on Monday afternoon, Sept. 23, it was a…
What is it like being a pastor or a pastor’s wife?
What is it like to walk in your pastors’ shoes? Does being your pastor bring them joy? Or does it make them groan? Hebrews 13:17 (ESV) says, “Obey your leaders and submit to…
Who do you believe?
When my son was younger, he learned how to cleverly wind my husband into a frenzy. He knew what buttons to push, the information to present, and how to remain believable in…
Harvest Festival this Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Wacissa Christian Church will be hosting a Harvest Festival. There will be food, games, and prizes galore…
How is it with your soul?
John Wesley was an English minister, theologian, and evangelist who was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. The small group meetings he founded became…
Welding is key to our economy, new program opens at North Florida College
North Florida College Contributor The demand for the welding profession is growing and the need for trained, skilled employees is critical. Recognizing that professional welders are needed to fulfill current and future…
City utility rates set to increase in November
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If they haven’t yet received the information, city residents can soon expect to receive notices of planned rate increases for their garbage, water and sewer service rates,…
County to upgrade enhanced 911 system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. An agreement recently signed by the Jefferson County Commission will allow for the installation of Next Generation 911 equipment and services here, a necessary step for the…
Political forum is Oct. 17 Hear candidates in four local races
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Republican and Democratic candidates in four local races on the 2024 General Election ballot are set to make presentations at a community-wide political forum on Thursday, Oct….
County has a new planning director
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has had a new planning department director since Monday, Sept. 16. He is David Wheeler, formerly with the Madison County Property Appraiser’s Office. The Jefferson…
Local preacher embarks on mission in Ghana
Contributor Nathan Peeler, local preacher at the Monticello Church of Christ, embarked on a journey of the spiritual kind last summer—a mission to Ghana. Peeler has been a preacher at the Monticello…
Lying low through the windy bits
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. We were trapped in our property for a few days after Hurricane Helene stormed through. Of all the trees that came down, none of them thankfully hit…
Ignoring Your Mental Health Issues and your addiction can be a mistake
Stan Popovich Contributor As a person who struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years, the one thing I learned was that ignoring your mental health issues can be a very…
Breast Cancer… not for women only
Story Submitted You read that title right. Believe it or not, men do get breast cancer. When we lived in Canada, I found out a friend’s brother had died of the disease….
Event Review: Monticello Ghost Tour
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has long enjoyed the title of “Most Haunted Small Town of the South,” and for good reason. Given the plethora of old buildings and historical relevance,…
Culp and McNeill given incarceration time
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The last two defendants in the courthouse corruption case received their sentences on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Justin Tyler McNeill, formerly the chief deputy clerk and human resources…
Old Glory PCA Rodeo is just weeks away!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For the third year in a row, the Old Glory PCA Rodeo will return to Monticello in just a few short weeks. On Friday, Oct. 18, and…
Helene cleanup begins
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After making landfall just weeks ago as a Category 4, Hurricane Helene ripped through North Florida and the Big Bend, causing untold damage across several counties. As…