I read the proposed bike path article and it is apparent that we need to immediately build a wall to keep out and I quote”professional ie doctors, lawyers, accountants and engineers and…
From the Sunny Side: So that’s my “pot ‘o gold”?
A quick glance of the calendar tells me that “St. Paddy’s Day” is quickly approaching. I have always been fascinated by my Irish heritage. Although I have never been to the “Emerald…
JCHA annual meeting planned for this month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The time has come once again for the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) to host its annual public meeting! Currently, it is scheduled to be held on…
Calling all students!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you a student in Jefferson County who loves to create works of art or do you have a child who is a student who loves to…
CareerSource to host Coffee with a Veteran
Laura Young and Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource North Florida (CSNF) and CareerSource Capital Region will be hosting a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Thursday, March 21, from…
The name of Mamie B. Scott is one to remember
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has existed for nearly two centuries, and thousands of people have lived in it within that time. Throughout these centuries, countless people have shaped its development…
The Who We Were event of March 2024
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The evening of Monday, March 11, marked 2024’s first installment of the Who We Were series, a series of talks about the history of local Jefferson County…
New Exhibit now Open at JAG
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 9, the Jefferson Arts Gallery was a hub in the storm for local art enthusiasts checking out their latest art exhibit. This current exhibit,…
Community-wide Egg Hunt and more on March 23
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Get your bonnet and your basket! An Easter Egg Hunt and other fun activities for the whole community will take place on Saturday, March 23, from 10:30…
NFWC offers Easter Eggstravaganza Tickets for March 30 & 31 available at NorthFloridaWildlife.org
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Get ready for an egg-citing adventure at The North Florida Wildlife Center’s Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31. Hop through the gate as…
Spring turkey season begins Saturday
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Spring turkey season starts on Saturday, March 16, and lasts through Sunday, April 21. Florida is home to six million acres of wildlife management area (WMA) systems…
Cast your Presidential Primary Vote March 19
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Voters are reminded that the presidential preference primary, when citizens get to choose the standard bearer for their political party, is set for Tuesday, March 19, with…
Jefferson Arts Gallery seeks community assistance
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Like many structures that stood in the path of Hurricane Idalia, the building that currently houses a local non-profit art center withstood extensive damages to its roof….
Court rules in favor of county in solar farm lawsuit
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The long pending court case involving a solar company’s lawsuit against the county for the latter’s denial of a special exception and major development permit for construction…
Citizen persists in effort to get street paved
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If nothing else, Clayton Tolbert is persistent. The Monticello resident has been conducting a one-man campaign for about five years to convince city officials to approve the…
National Security Matters – Threat to Democracy
Donald Trump is a “threat to democracy.” So goes a major Democratic Party talking point. The Biden campaign says this will be one of the major campaign points in the 2024 race….
Ponderings…Painting a bigger picture
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every Friday evening, I teach acrylic painting classes at the Starling Musings Art Gallery here in town. It is something I have enjoyed a great deal and,…
Florida Preservation Awards refreshed to celebrate Florida’s diverse history
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Contributor On the 45th Anniversary of the Florida Preservation Awards, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation introduced a revitalized program reflecting the organization’s commitment to diversity and…
Celebrate Irish culture at MOH Tickets available for March 15 & 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On March 15 and 16, the Monticello Opera House presents a St. Patrick’s Day event in association with the Tallahassee Irish Repertory Theater. This celebration of Irish…
Community Wellness Expo to take place
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There are countless resources available to Floridians that can enable them to improve their mental, emotional and physical well-being, although many people are unaware of how to…