Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many nearby communities have Fourth of July celebrations that residents of Jefferson County may find worth the drive. Madison The Madison Lions Club hosts their annual God…
First forum – for Sheriff, Clerk of Court candidates – is July 11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The August Primary Election is fast approaching, and to help voters become informed about the candidates, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is once again offering a…
UF/IFAS Extension Director John Lilly retires
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Extension Director John Lilly has retired after more than three decades of distinguished service. Lilly started his career with UF/IFAS Extension in 1986 when he…
Fourth of July for Fido
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As summer kicks into full-gear, Americans everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot, and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of…
Fun facts about the Fourth of July
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The mid-summer celebration known as “Independence Day,” or the Fourth of July, is filled with fireworks, outdoor cook-outs and much summertime fun. It is well known…
Aucilla Research Institute will host a free summer archaeology program
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) is hard at work with their educational outreach activities, and as such, they have a special free summer program coming up to…
Moose Lodge joins donors helping with senior center repairs
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) suffered category 3 water damage in April, donors have been stepping up to help with the more than $170,000 in…
Anticipate fireworks
God has made us with two ends: one to sit on and one to think with. Success depends on which one we choose to use when. There are times for planning and…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Don’t stand too close to the edge
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I developed a taste for mischief early in life. Thanks in part to my older brothers, who were great teachers, though I needed no instructions for how…
Good News convention is July 5-7
Jehovah’s Witnesses Contributor One of the largest organizers of global conventions will once again draw thousands to Jacksonville, Fla. In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and…
City manager’s contract not renewed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council last week decided not to renew the contract of City Manager Seth Lawless when his three-year contract expires on Sept. 30, leaving the…
Stephen Walker commemorative sign unveiled
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission last week unveiled the memorial sign that will be installed in the Wacissa area to honor the late Commissioner Stephen Walker, who was…
Sales tax holidays
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The second half of summer is filled with sales tax holidays on different categories of items, starting with the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday starting on July…
County seeks 3.8M in funding
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently approved a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the state seeking Hurricane Idalia related funds to address several specified hazard mitigation projects…
A Universal Primary Contest ensures all voters have a voice
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has a history of strong voter participation, and every registered voter has something to vote for during the upcoming August 2024 Primary Election, regardless of…
A “Mr. Rick” day – I promise I really was working
Since the Good Lord above, in His infinite wisdom, saw to it that the universe would be better off if I never had any kids of my own, I have experienced great…
Convention of States
Our recent Watermelon Festival featured a Convention of States booth on Dogwood Street behind the First Bank. Convention of States? What’s that? It is a way to peacefully improve life in America….
Celebrating community commitment this 4th of July
As the Postmaster of Monticello, I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community. With the 4th of July approaching, a time when we…
Meet Your Neighbor – Rosemary Gray
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Rosemary Gray! Gray was born and raised in Tallahassee, where she lived until just two years ago, when she decided it was time for a change….