Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether you subscribe to global warming or believe that shifts in temperatures occur naturally and cyclically absent human activity, few will argue that winters aren’t getting warmer,…
Share the gift of love
Thanksgiving is past, a time to give thanks. If you’re reading this, you already have one thing to be thankful for. Life! We now find ourselves wrapped up in the gift- giving…
Meet your neighbor – Dustin Rivest
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Dustin Rivest! Rivest was born and raised in Tallahassee and currently lives near the Chaires community. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, where his…
Hospice to hold remembrance service Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello’s new field office for Big Bend Hospice is holding a Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at 615 N. Jefferson St. The…
Sharing stories with Little Free Libraries
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that reading is important, and having access to books helps us improve our literacy; it helps us expand our vocabularies and enables us…
The bloom and decay of the tung oil industry
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the years, many different industries have supported Jefferson County and its residents, providing valuable sources of income and job stability for locals. Agricultural staples such as…
Let’s talk tools
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once observed, “All the tools and engines on earth are only extensions of man’s limbs and senses.” Certainly the tools for gardening…
Industrial Machinery Maintenance Students Excel
North Florida College Contributor In October, industries across the nation recognize National Manufacturing Month to inspire the next generation to view manufacturing as an advanced high-tech industry, re-establish the U.S. as the…
Providing a healthy environment for your children is important
Lucille Cofield Contributor In Preschool Growth and Development: Maximizing Learning Experiences, you’ll learn how to support the growth and development of preschool children. There’s no doubt preschoolers develop at an amazing rate…
Monticello Christmas presents a night of lights
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Tis the season once more for residents of Monticello to come together and enjoy the annual occurrence of the Downtown Monticello Christmas celebration. Although the event has…
Proclamation honors late Commissioner Stephen Walker
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In honor of Commissioner Stephen Walker, who was killed in an alleged drunken driving accident in October 2023, the Jefferson…
It’s time for LETTERS TO SANTA!!
It’s time for letters to Santa! Make sure that you get your letters sent so Santa can read them! For letters to be published in the newspaper, they must be delivered to…
School district transfers several properties to county
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board voted unanimously on Nov. 19 to approve a resolution transferring ownership of several properties to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners….
From the Sunny Side: Mama Patrick
I recently had the opportunity to attend a banquet honoring those important school workers who work “behind the scenes” as what is referred to now as “School Related Employees.” Although school teachers…
Border security
In the recent election, security of our southern border with Mexico was a huge concern to voters. Trump brought the issue up at every rally, interview and press conference. Next to the…
Thank you
Heather Ainsley’s November 22 Ponderings in the Jefferson County Journal titled “What did we learn here?” was one of the best Viewpoints I have ever read. Ms. Ainsley is a wonderful communicator,…
Local organizations team up to build ramp for Jefferson County family
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Bright and early on Monday, Nov. 25, hardworking individuals from three local organizations met at the home of the Leonard family to build a new ramp connected…
Cat adoption and yardsale fundraiser Saturday
Debbie Snapp Contributor SnappHappy Cat Sanctuary will hold an adoption event and yardsale fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Monticello News, in the parking area. This event will be held from…
Do you need help when praying for your spouse?
Have you begun praying for your husband or wife and gotten sidetracked into telling God all the ways they irritate you? Before you know it, rather than standing in the gap for…
Christmas IQ test
The Christmas season is upon us! We’ve heard the stories and sung the carols, but how much of the scriptural Christmas story do we really know? Every year I like to share…