Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Golfers from three area high schools recently competed in the Class 1A Region One tournament, held at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club, on Monday, Nov. 4. The one…
Does getting older make you feel less useful?
Do you get excited seeing all the candles on your birthday cake? Or do the growing number of candles feel more like a combustible reminder that you ain’t as young as you…
It’s not good to be a turkey
Turkey is the star of many Thanksgiving feasts and a staple in many holiday food celebrations. As delicious as they are, turkeys have a set of slang words that are used to…
A season of thankfulness
We often think of Thanksgiving as a day of abundance. We imagine the table full of delicacies, and other mouth watering and savory foods we can’t wait to consume. Then, after we…
LLL enjoys Thanksgiving program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The LLL Club (Living Long & Loving it) enjoyed a Thanksgiving theme for their lunch meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Two kindergarten classes from Aucilla Christian Academy…
Community Thanksgiving Service offered Sunday, Nov. 24
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual Community Thanksgiving Service provides an opportunity for interdenominational worship. The service, sponsored by the Jefferson County Ministerial Association, takes place this year on Sunday, Nov….
Disaster Center is now open at library
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A Disaster Recovery Center for Jefferson County officially reopened on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and specialists with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and SBA (Small Business Administration) are…
Tricquet and Roann-Watson thanked for their service to Jefferson County Schools
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Jefferson County Superintendent of Schools Eydie Tricquet and District 1 School Board Member Gladys Roann-Watson were thanked for their service to Jefferson County…
Project NOLA cameras lead to two recent arrests
Monticello Police Department Conributor On Tuesday, Nov. 12, at approximately 1525 hours, Monticello Police Department (MPD) Lieutenant Alan Camper, while observing the newly installed Project NOLA cameras, witnessed a hand-to-hand transaction. Through…
School district continues to build fiscal strength
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At a Special Board Meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, the Jefferson County School Board unanimously approved the Final Budget Report as Amended for the Fiscal Year…
Is the county ready for a pioneer village?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The owners of an architecturally and historically significant house with ties to one of the county’s founding families are seeking to have the structure added to the…
ABOUT AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Keep America Beautiful America Recycles Day is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States! Held on and around Nov. 15, America Recycles Day (ARD) educates…
Merchants gather for special Second Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, Nov. 9, marked an important milestone for two of Monticello’s local businesses, Soulshine Vintage and CowHaus Coffee Co. Both celebrated an anniversary, using the community’s Second…
Kidz Biz day is coming soon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People with a knack for making a buck often show this quality at an early age. Whether they run a lemonade stand, hold their own bake sale,…
Share warmth through the annual coat drive
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Has your child outgrown a coat recently? Or do you have a coat you’re just not wearing much anymore? What about scarves, socks and gloves? You can…
It’s Meow Or Never to help out local felines
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 2003, Tallahassee and nearby communities like Monticello have benefitted from the advocacy of a local animal rescue that specializes in felines. It’s Meow or Never (IMON)…
The city beneath the city
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In January 1827, Jefferson County was officially established. The previous year, the town of Monticello was already having its beginnings, as a small store and post office…
Students visit local Military Heritage Trail
Tessia Brookins Contributor On Oct. 29, a group of homeschooled students woke up bright and early (something we are not very used to) and met at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. We met…
Elizabeth Ensminger
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…
Starling Musings announces Art Contest winner
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In September, Starling Musings Art Gallery launched its first community-driven Halloween Art Contest. Each participant was encouraged to bring in their original Halloween-themed artwork to be placed…