Dr. Glyndell B. Presley Contributor The Jefferson County Educational Foundation (JCEF) will host its 2nd Annual Celebration honoring its Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. The…
Squirrels, rats, and alligators: A glance at pets of the past
Pets have enjoyed a special place in people’s lives for much of recorded history. From run-of-the-mill to outlandish, animals have formed a large part of Jefferson County’s history as well. Some of…
-Soil health- Tips on transitioning to organic cropping systems
Many farmers who want to transition to organic production must change their practices or adopt new farming strategies in common management areas, regardless of what they produce. These include building and maintaining…
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly: DUNE part two
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Dune: Part Two” was released on Friday, March 1, to American audiences. The movie was directed by Denis Villeneuve, and the screen play was written by Villeneuve…
Veterans enjoy coffee and conversation with CareerSource
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local military veterans were treated to free coffee and good conversation with employment specialists at the recent Coffee with a Veteran in Monticello, an event offered by…
Two thousand-year-old tomb still empty
“He is not here; He has risen!” Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Last Sunday, March 31, Christians around the world celebrated Easter as they commemorated and rejoiced in the resurrection of Jesus…
Field of local candidates keeps changing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The field of candidates running for 12 local offices continues to change, with two additions and four withdrawals in recent weeks, leaving at 26 the total number…
Commissioners begin reviewing departments’ budgets and funding requests
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently held the first of six proposed budget workshops that they will hold over the coming months in preparation for the formulation of the general…
Solar eclipse is happening April 8
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Although Florida is not in the path of the total solar eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8, residents statewide will be able to see degrees…
Build a wall
Build a wall. I absolutely agree with Reese Reynolds comments about the proposed multi-use trail along 90. Jefferson county commissioners have been opposed to anything related to safe biking or walking every…
Personal opinions
Even those who are mild-mannered and agreeable have opinions about things. Opinions are great to have because they help us navigate the world around us, and they reflect the things we are…
Meet your neighbor: Jessica Burns
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jessica Burns! Burns has lived in Monticello for nearly ten years. She was originally born and raised in Texas, in the Dallas area, near a town…
ARI continues education efforts in 2024
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) made many bounds in their educational efforts last year, and they plan to continue throughout 2024. ARI is an organization dedicated to…
Golf tournament and free entertainment at the Jefferson Country Club
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you an avid golfer? Are you looking for an adventure? If so, you may be interested to know an annual golf tournament will be coming up…
Monticello Wellness Expo shows great turnout – coming soon to Madison
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The unusual sight of a giant, inflatable colon drew much attention on Thursday, March 28, and marked the presence of a massive community health fair that took…
Dirty Pecan contributes to 4-H student exchange program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Dirty Pecan biking event raises money annually to support 4-H programs in Jefferson County. This year’s ride on March 2 brought in $20,000, and the money…
VBS & Summer Camps
Is your church or organization offering a summer program or camp? Send the details to reporter1@ecbpublishing.com or call (850) 997-3568 and we’ll help you get the word out!
Madison Kiwanians hear about CareerSource youth programs
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During their regular meeting on Thursday, March 14, the Madison Kiwanis Club had a program on a career exploration program offered by CareerSource North Florida. This program…
Choices
The good news is that Christ arose from the grave. The bad news is that many people have not chosen to let this event make a lasting impact in their lives. Every…
When to keep your mouth shut: a guide
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. There are several times in life and perhaps even several times a day where we must check ourselves and prevent harmful words from coming out of our…