Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary International of Monticello is continuing its Military Tribute Banner Program for the third year, and a new set of them are on display around the Jefferson…
You’re invited to the Veterans Day Breakfast Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was established at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1919. It marked the first anniversary…
What is Veterans Day?
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Around this time each year, schools hold programs, towns hold parades, and the brave men and women in uniform join together to celebrate those who have served in the…
Remembering the sacrifices of Jefferson County’s veterans
Submitted by Anita Collins The following is the most up-to-date list available of members of the Armed Forces who have died while on active duty. Spanish American War William Denham “Citizen” Pasco….
The todays of the past
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it comes to making history, every day counts. Events that were years in the making can suddenly come into fruition in a day, or a seemingly…
Chamber dinner recap
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members and guests of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce packed the downstairs Perkins Hall of the Monticello Opera House on Thursday evening, Oct. 24, to mark…
Feeling under the weather?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you been feeling a little less than your best lately? Have you noticed an unexpected change in your energy levels or mood, or perhaps an increase…
Senior citizen safety with pain medications
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. There are currently 57.8 million adults 65 years old and older in the United States, with 31.9 million of those being women and 25.9 million men. Here…
Abigail Berryhill
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of our local healthcare heroes, Abigail Berryhill! Berryhill, is Registered Nurse (RN) originally from Madison, Fla. She currently works as a travel nurse for Archbold…
Head Start holds first Trunk or Treat
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s Head Start program serves local youth ages three to five, preparing students to be ready to enter kindergarten. October is a time in our community…
House fire on Halloween consumes local home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Halloween night, around approximately 8:30 p.m., Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to an emergency call regarding a house fire in the Jefferson Heights neighborhood located…
Ethics Commission clears Supt. Tricquet
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A press release from the State of Florida Commission on Ethics dated Wednesday, Oct. 30, included the following statement regarding a complaint that had been made against…
Countywide parking regulations hearing is today
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed ordinance to regulate parking, which was set for a hearing on Thursday, Oct. 17, was rescheduled at the last moment without explanation. The hearing is…
Revised animal control ordinance set for Nov. 6 hearing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have set a Nov. 6 hearing to discuss proposed changes to the animal control ordinance, including language that addresses abandoned animals and dogs running at…
Looking for an alternative to NaNoWriMo this year?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. While November has always been a special time for aspiring novelists, some recent controversy with the organization National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has writers across the nation…
Big Bend Hospice resets field office open house for Nov. 14
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 has been rescheduled to take place on…
Experts to speak during Pasture Walk & Talk
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson County is offering one of its Pasture Walk & Talk programs on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4 p.m. to sundown at 5375 E….
JCS observes Red Ribbon Week in style
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Red Ribbon Week, observed every year Oct. 28-31, marks the end of October as Substance Abuse Awareness Month. At Jefferson County K-12 – A Community Partnership School…
Warriors complete undefeated season
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2024 Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) football season will go down as a season to remember. The Warriors finished the regular season with an unblemished record after they…
Tigers finish regular season with a loss
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. What began as a promising season for the Jefferson County High School Tigers ended with a 45-0 loss on the road to the Tiger Sharks of Port…
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