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…
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,…
Rotary to hold Sporting Clays Classic
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary Club of Monticello will be holding a Sporting Clays Classic this fall – a new event for the club that its members hope will raise significant…
County officials adopt resolution opposing Amendment 4
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Prompted by a citizens’ initiative, county officials last week adopted a resolution expressing opposition to Amendment 4, a measure that seeks to limit government interference with abortion…
Two-vehicle crash injures seven
Rick Patrick and Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) was dispatched at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, to assist at a crash scene on Interstate 10 near…
Big Bend Hospice to hold field office open house
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The community is invited to an Open House for the Monticello field office of Big Bend Hospice. The much-anticipated event takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from…
City gets $300,000 grant for sewer system study
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello officials recently signed a 25-page agreement with the Florida Department of Commerce (FDOC) that assures the city of getting a $300,000 grant for a study of…
American Business Women’s Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Sunday, Sept. 22, marks National American Business Women’s Day, which recognizes and reflects upon the many contributions and achievements that women across the country have added to…
Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch
An oasis in troubled waters Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Formerly known as the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, the Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch, in Pinetta, Fla. remains a place of…