Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello officials’ handling of the appointment of the new city clerk came under criticism at the council’s most recent meeting on Tuesday evening, July 2. Rev. Terry…
First candidate forum draws capacity crowd
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Political Forum on Thursday evening, July 11, in the Jefferson County Courthouse featured the two candidates for Jefferson County Sheriff and all four candidates for Clerk…
Water Street upgrade should begin soon
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The long-awaited resurfacing of Water Street should soon be getting underway. On Tuesday, June 11, the Monticello City Council approved a resolution acknowledging the receipt of increased…
Two Monticello girls win medals at YMCA nationals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Ella and Adalynne Parker of Monticello recently won several medals when they competed as members of the Thomasville Twisters gymnastics team in the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship,…
Ponderings… Distant promises
I find myself looking at the clouds a lot during the summer months. Maybe it’s the artist in me that relishes the shapes and depths and vibrant hues as the shapes climb…
Do Politics bring out the worst in people or do politics bring out the “real” in people?
Political Season……. Most of us cannot wait to see it get over! Even those who are running for office seem to anticipate the end of it. But why is that? Is it…
Local family to host book signing for teenage author
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. A local family is hosting a book signing at the end of the month for their teenage daughter, who recently published a children’s book. Jessica Burrell and…
Multiple back-to-school giveaways are happening
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Generous Jefferson County seems to be going all out to ensure that students start the new school year well supplied, well dressed and excited. At least six…
ARI hosts first session of free summer archaeology program
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) has recently begun a new free summer program as part of their educational outreach efforts. Students meet three times per week, on…
Join me in praying for America, once again
I love America. I know you do too. I wonder, though, if we, as a nation, have become too independent. This July 4, as we think about how much our nation needs…
Dare to be a Barnabas
The truth is, just about every person alive needs encouragement. We all need to have people around us who believe in us and call forth the best from us. We all thrive…
Two from Monticello attend Patriot Academy Leadership Congress
Bill Snyder Patriot Academy Volunteer The Patriot Academy Leadership Congress is for young leaders, ages 16 to 25, in the Florida Capitol for three days each June. Participants assume the role of…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6 – 16 June 3 – July 26 Activities: Have fun with indoor/outdoor games and field trips every other Friday. Cost: $25 for…
Dog days of summer
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. You may have heard the phrase, “the dog days of summer” in recent weeks, but are you familiar with where the saying comes from, and what it…
Dogs may be at risk of heatstroke this summer
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Recent heat advisories and heat indexes over 100 degrees Fahrenheit advise people to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, but humans are not the only…
Forum for School Superintendent and Tax Collector candidates is July 18
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is once again offering a series of political forums to prepare voters for the primaries. The second forum in the series…
Part of SR-59 officially renamed Haynes Memorial Highway
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A portion of State Road 59 in Jefferson County was officially renamed after a military hero last week, one of nearly 200 new laws from the last…
Voters get to decide on six amendments in November
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As of the present, six proposed constitutional amendments or initiatives have made ballot positions for the 2024 general election, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The…
County to seek temporary easement from property owners on dirt roads
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents who live along private dirt roads that have been designated for repair with the recently received state funding will soon be asked to sign a temporary…
County’s next budget expected to top $48 million
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission in its last budget workshop dealt with four of the five constitutional offices, the overall theme of which was increased funding requests. The…