The nation’s eyes and ears are tuned to the election ahead of us. The direction of our nation’s leadership is in question, and Americans are deeply divided. There are difficult problems to…
Prayer breakfast speaker offers message to be bold and courageous
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2024-25 season for the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 5, with nearly 70 people starting their day early in order to gather…
How to help with the Tigers “Ultimate Tailgate”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Plans are shaping up for “The Ultimate Tailgate” Homecoming event on Oct. 11 – a celebration of Jefferson K-12 School (JCS) being issued a grade of B…
Warriors wallop Panthers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors extended their winning streak to four games on Friday, Sept. 13, when they defeated the Panthers of Duval Charter School, from…
Tigers sink Buccaneers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School Tigers improved their record on Friday, Sept. 13, by shutting out the Buccaneers of North Bay Haven Academy, from Panama City, Fla.,…
Best of Florida 2024 has six local winners
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Guide to Florida has announced its Best of Florida winners for 2024, and six of them are operating right here in Monticello. Congratulations to Jefferson Arts…
Reams asks for a new trial
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Clerk of Court Kirk Reams, whom a jury found guilty of grand theft on Aug. 27, is asking the court for a new trial, based on…
Charges not pursued against former cafeteria manager
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Assistant State Attorney Cayelan Cwirka has determined that “no criminal charge encompasses the behavior” of Mary Singleton when handling monetary transactions in her capacity as the food…
Lloyd Depot entrance to get fixed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Drivers entering the parking lot of the historic Lloyd Depot will have an easier time of it once the repair that county officials recently approved gets done….
Grower’s Market to resume with new name
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After a brief hiatus for the summer, the Monticello Grower’s Market will be resuming this month, under the new name of Monticello Market. This local event will…
A little stitious
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. From black cats and cawing crows to deadly haircuts and broken mirrors, some people get the heebie-jeebies when it comes to superstitions and old wives’ tales. Although…
Community Fish Fry to be held in Greenville
Story Submitted St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville invites the community to come out for its annual Community Fish Fry, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 5 to…
Travels with Katrina to host Business After Hours
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Travels with Katrina is set to host this month’s Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the…
Senior Center to host Grand Re-Opening
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When severe spring storms came through our area in April, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center suffered significant water damage. Its regular activities for local seniors came to…
Magnolia Garden Circle looks forward to 2024-25 meetings
Leonia Maresch Contributor Indeed, summer is already coming to an end. Kids are back in school, the fall leaves are beginning to gently cover the ground, and we, the Magnolia Garden Circle,…
The lost town of Port Leon
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The towns we see in North Florida today, such as Monticello, Madison, Live Oak, Perry, Quincy and more, are relatively few when compared to the ones that…
How to road trip on a budget
Metro Media The opportunities for adventure are endless when the car is fueled up with a full tank of gas and the open road awaits. Road trips can be cost-conscious ways to…
Newspapers in Education – Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The…
Physical therapy and your wellbeing
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Sept. 8 is World Physical Therapy Day, and it brings the importance of our body’s physical health to mind, while raising awareness for the critical impact that…