Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Although not as brisk as it was a few years ago, building activity remains relatively steady in the county, according to the latest report from Building Official…
Tri-County broadband expansion project nearing completion
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Julius Hackett, Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) Chief Executive Officer, recently gave county officials an update on the status of his company’s broadband initiative, the aim of which…
Hillbilly
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) is the Republican nominee for vice president. He just turned 40 a few weeks ago so he is quite young, elected to public office for the first time…
Liberty and Justice
It may be a good time to appreciate what a wonderful gift America is. I’m talking about the bedrock of thought, reason, philosophy and hard work that built the national concept and…
Voluntary recall of infant formula initiated
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Perrigo Company, plc has announced a voluntary recall of 16,500 cans of its store-brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder. The recall, affecting three specific lot…
Meet your neighbor: Asyria Shuler
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Asyria Shuler! Shuler has lived in Jefferson County for her whole life. She attended school here, both at Jefferson County K-12 and Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA)….
Free health clinic on Sept. 3
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Two government leaders to speak at Chamber luncheon on property assessments
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly members’ luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at noon, at the First Methodist Family Ministry Center, located at…
NFC Students Margaret Boyd and Logan Linton named to 2024 All-Florida Academic Team
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College students Margaret Boyd and Logan Linton have been named to the 2024 All-Florida Academic Team. This prestigious designation recognizes student Phi Theta Kappa members within…
Warriors win opening game
Rick Patrick EBC Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Aug. 23, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors went on the road for their opening contest with the Wildcats of Taylor High School, in Pierson, Fla….
Do you lack motivation?
It’s been another disappointing, unproductive day. Soon it will be bedtime, and you sorely wish you had done the day better. Ignoring the grammatical incorrectness of that last sentence, isn’t this the…
Celebrating those who labor
As the end of August nears, so does the coveted three-day weekend vacation of Labor Day which historically marks the end of summer. Despite this holiday becoming a vacation day focus for…
What would it take for you to believe in God?
A pastor’s calling is rather simple – point people to Jesus. However, this calling gets far more complicated when it has to be embodied, executed and lived out in real time. Pointing…
Community prayer breakfasts to resume Sept. 5
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast enters its 31st year on Thursday, Sept. 5, with Gibby Miller as the guest speaker. “God has blessed us with love and…
2024 Primary Election Results
Newcomers Hightower, Gramling and Frisby emerge winners Incumbents McNeill and Brumfield returned to office Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As of Tuesday’s primary, Jefferson County has a new clerk of court, new…
TRIM Notices mailed to property owners August 22nd
Angela Gray Contributor Jefferson County Property Appraiser Angela Gray mailed property owners their annual Truth In Millage “TRIM” Notices on Thursday, Aug. 22. This TRIM Notice includes property values assessed by the…
“Palmetto Pioneers: The Emigrants” wins gold medals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local author Cindy Roe Littlejohn has been honored by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association with three awards for her book, “Palmetto Pioneers: The Emigrants.” In a…
Jefferson County provides safe child exchange zones
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On July 1, House Bill 385 went into effect. This bill requires that all sheriff’s offices provide safe child exchange zones in their respective counties. Safe child…
Meet your neighbor – Ethan Davis
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Ethan Davis! He has been living in Jefferson County for about nine years. He was born and raised in Tallahassee, but decided to move to Monticello…
Regional unemployment rate announced for July 2024
CareerSource Capital Region Contributor According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the regional unemployment rate for Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon and Wakulla counties was 4.0 percent for July 2024. This rate was…