Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Watermelon Festival royalty were crowned last weekend, and the line-up of festival events continues from Friday, June 7, through Saturday, June 15, organized by the Monticello-Jefferson County…
Amy McDaniel officially named director of Chamber of Commerce
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Amy McDaniel as its new Executive Director. She succeeds Theresa Sterling, who served in the role…
Commission holds third in series of budget workshops Next workshop is Thursday morning, June 6
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission held the third of a series of budget workshops on Thursday morning, May 2, the session’s focus on the extension services office, county…
Waukeenah Highway set for resurfacing and widening
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The long-overdue resurfacing and widening of a part of the Waukeenah Highway is finally about to take place. The Jefferson County Commission awarded the contract for the…
Ponderings…I had my head in the clouds
Darn it, Monticello, I’m not sure when it happened, but at some point you became home. The sight of canopy roads and the midnight chirping of frogs has always filled me with…
“The Joys of Summer” exhibit arrives at JAG this Saturday
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For us Floridians, summer’s already here, and Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG)’s new exhibit, “The Joys of Summer,” is a celebration of that. “The Joys of Summer” is…
Altrusa installs officers and directors for 2024-25
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Altrusa International of Monticello installed its officers and directors for the upcoming year at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 23. Longtime Altrusa leader Anita Ashworth presented…
Florida Commerce offers loans for tornado recovery
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. FloridaCommerce announced in May the activation of a loan program to help small businesses in North Florida after the tornadoes and severe weather on May 10. FloridaCommerce…
Senior center keeps active at temporary location
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Although spring flooding caused category 3 water damage to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) facility on North Jefferson Street, the staff and clients have resumed a…
Thoughts from the seat of a zero-turn mower
Unlike many who retire to a smaller place, I retired to a house on 5.77 acres. Later, we added 3 more acres to our holdings. Fortunately, part of the purchase price of…
What is enduring love?
Jesus left a perfect existence to live among us in a wicked world. In the face of rejection, threats, and jeers, He healed the sick, preached the gospel and expressed the Father’s…
Casa Bianca M. B. Church celebrates walking in God’s plan for 152 years
Burnett Thompson Contributor Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 152nd anniversary on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. The historic church is built on a rich history that has…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Breaker Rock Beach VBS St. John’s M.B. Church Ages 0 – 18 June 2 – 7 6 – 9 p.m. (dinner included) Activities: Bible lessons, music, arts, crafts, recreation, games and…
JCHS Class of 1989 sets date for 35th Class Reunion
Cassandra Brinson (Stanford) Contributor Dear Beloved Classmates, It’s hard to believe that 35 years have passed since we walked across the stage and received our diplomas! The time has come for us…
ACA hosts kindergarten graduation ceremony
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted their K5 graduation for the kindergarten students on May 21, 2024. The ceremony celebrated 31 students who are moving up to first…
Boutique store break-in suspect identified
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) identified the suspect of the burglary alarm last weekend as Stanley Reed and have asked citizens for information as to his whereabouts….
Farm Bureau announces 2024 CARES awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Farm Bureau recently recognized this year’s recipients of This Farm CARES awards in 16 counties inside the Suwannee River Basin. The regional celebration drew more…
Interim clerk continues upgrading office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with his promise when first appointed to the clerk’s office to make the operation more transparent, efficient and service-friendly, interim Clerk of Court Jason Welty…
County updates dangerous dog ordinance (Dog-biting incident here draws attention from far away)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Dangerous dogs were a hot topic of discussion at a recent commission meeting, largely due to revisions to the dangerous dog ordinance, but also because of a…
Will the proposed TA Truck Stop help Jefferson County?
This letter is a group effort by the residents and neighbors of the I-10/US 19/Nash Road area of Jefferson County. We are writing to you today in order to bring awareness and…