Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across America take to their routes for a generous mission – the National Association of Letter Carriers’…
Post 234 to hold fried chicken fundraiser Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post #234 is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, May 11, at the RAJ Store on 700 E. Washington St. in Monticello. The event lasts from…
Forgiving our parents
We’ve all heard stories from those who say their parents messed up their lives. While some stories are horrific, others are typical – albeit distressing – reflections of dysfunctional families. I have…
Everybody Needs A Buddy
I lost my wife, best friend, soul mate, and team mate a little over a year ago. I still miss her and her spiritual wisdom, as well as her companionship. I’m at…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Spinning round in circles
I never understood where merry-go-rounds got their name. I loved hopping on them but getting off was a challenge. The world would always seem different, out of control and dizzy. Nausea wasn’t…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com Farm Day Camp Redemptive Love Farm & Rescue Ages 6 – 12 years May 28 – 31 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Activities:…
JCEF names Boyer as 2024 Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year
Glyndell Presley, Ed.D. Contributor The Jefferson County Educational Foundation, Inc. (JCEF) named Willet Boyer III, Ph.D., the 2024 Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year recently at its April 17 celebration event at Jefferson…
Emerging Crop Production Forum coming up soon
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. A 2024 Emerging Crop Production Systems Forum is going to be held in the coming weeks. This forum is a two-day class and tour session, which is…
Free Advice
I read in the April 26 edition of the paper how solid waste salaries are going up by $37,000 due to the state-mandated minimum wage increase. Since the introduction of the permit…
SHOP LOCAL
How communities benefit when consumers shop local Metro Media Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change. Many individuals…
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Invest in them the way they invest in you
Story submitted National Teacher Appreciation Day is on the Tuesday during first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. We are using this National Day to…
Superintendent makes school personnel decisions, not the school board
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the May 1 issue of the Monticello News, a press release from the Jefferson County Schools district office incorrectly stated that the “Jefferson County School Board…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2024 issue of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed out…
Aucilla Shores road problems may soon be eased
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently had good news for residents who live off private dirt roads that regularly experience flooding and other problems when it rains, such as in…
Now is your opportunity to get mosquito spraying services
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Though mosquitos are often a year-round feature here in Florida, mosquito season, a time of heightened activity from those pesky insects, officially runs from around March to…
County sets in motion process to impose impact fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have given the go ahead for a study to determine the feasibility of imposing impact fees on new development to compensate for the increased demands…
Campus Chaos
Over the past week or so, college campuses across the nation have erupted into anti-war protests focused on the situation in the Middle East. Most of the activity is pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel….
From the Sunny Side: Clark Kent or Superman?
I consider myself to be a genuinely thankful person. Often, when people ask me how I am doing, my response is usually, “I woke up this morning, it’s a good day ……
New location set for next Who We Were event to be held on May 6
Event now to be held at Womans Club Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Who We Were series, a grant-funded series of talks on the history of Jefferson County families delivered by…
Meet your neighbor: Melanie Schintgen
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Melanie Schintgen! Schintgen is a new face in our town; she has lived in Monticello for about eight months. She originally grew up in Wisconsin, where…