Mary Madison Contributor Girls of Royalty (GOR) is a youth mentoring program for girls ages 5-17, with the vision of equipping girls with tools to build self-confidence, develop positive relationships, make wise…
Meet your neighbor: Nate Grettenberger
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Nate Grettenberger! Grettenberger was born in California and raised mostly in Utah. In his twenties, he decided to move back to California, where he stayed until…
Tigers drop nail-biter
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers held a lead until the final moments of their varsity football game against the Trojans of Hamilton County High School on Friday, Aug….
Behind the iconic image of Monticello
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When picturing the city of Monticello, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds is the iconic image of the Jefferson County Courthouse. It serves as…
License-free saltwater fishing day is Sept. 7
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. The state of Florida offers license-free fishing days to residents and non-residents for freshwater and saltwater fishing. The next license-free saltwater fishing day is on Saturday, Sept….
Ashwood Homestead Plants with purpose
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Nestled in the rural backroads of a Monticello neighborhood lies a family-owned nursery and homestead that specializes in native Florida plants. This nursery, called Ashwood Homestead, is…
Wildlife Center to celebrate its fourth year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center has been a gem of Jefferson County for four years now, and the staff are ready to celebrate. During the weekend of…
New exhibit to open at JAG
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) has a new exhibit opening on Saturday, Sept. 7, featuring the work of various members of the Artists’ League of the Big Bend…
Kirk Reams found guilty
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. After four days of testimony and over six hours of jury deliberation, another chapter in the saga of former Jefferson County Clerk of Courts Kirk Reams has…
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is open
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. From Saturday, Aug. 24, to Friday, Sept. 6, the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is in effect. People can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax…
Library partners with workforce development group
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Continuing its expansion of services and community center role, the Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library recently entered an agreement with CareerSource Capital Region (CSCR) via…
Building activity remains steady
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…