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Ponderings…Current state of affairs
I’ve had to take a big step back from the media lately, because it fills me to the brim with anxiety. You may be wondering how someone who works in the media…
Jefferson Arts still seeking critical repair funds
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) suffered extensive damage to the roof of their building, resulting in a multitude of leaks that…
Allie Dollar wins First Place in 2024 Holocaust Essay Contest
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A local Monticello student has been named the first place winner of this year’s Holocaust Essay Contest. Since 2007, the Holocaust Education Resource Council (HERC) has encouraged…
A gift we can give ourselves
Are you in a good place in your relationship with your spouse, children, siblings and neighbors? Or do you make poor choices that affect these relationships? Are these same bad decisions affecting…
A political comeback
I never promoted politics from the pulpit, but I do take a stand for moral and spiritual issues as a Christ follower. Integrity is something I value greatly as a person and…
Shut the door!
Our recent temperatures reminded me of how much I appreciate air conditioning. They also caused me to ponder how I survived growing up without it. Yes, air conditioning existed during my childhood,…
Explore the Ark at the Ark Encounter
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Surely, you’ve heard the story of Noah and his ark and how he gathered two of each species of animals known to man at the time, before…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6 – 16 June 3 – July 26 Activities: Have fun with indoor/outdoor games and field trips every other Friday. Cost: $25 for…
Mold and mildew maintenance
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Any homeowner wants to take the best care of their house. Most of us can remember to mow the lawn and clear the gutters with relative ease;…
Elizabeth Hightower goes Pro
ACA alumna continues professional softball career Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. An Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) alumna announced last month that she continued her softball career this summer with a professional team…
Next political forums are July 25
acLaura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Two political forums are taking place on Thursday, July 25. At 6 p.m., the Bethel and New Bethel A.M.E. Church Social Action Committee is sponsoring a Meet…
View your sample ballot online now
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Registered voters of Jefferson County can now view their sample ballot for the August 2024 Primary Election online at JeffersonVotesFL.gov. Printed sample ballots also are being mailed…
County uses opioid funds to combat opioid addiction
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently decided to utilize money received from a regional opioid litigation settlement for the purchase of two LifePak 15 monitor/defibrillators for Fire Rescue to…
Local DEC awards seven scholarships
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) has awarded scholarships to seven local students who graduated from high school in 2024 and are continuing their post-secondary education….
JCHAI students to perform World War II musical July 26-28
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Local homeschool students are performing a musical of a World War II story at the Monticello Opera House (MOH) later this month. Students from the Jefferson County…
Meet your neighbor: Charles Belvin
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Charles Belvin! Belvin was born and raised in Tallahassee as a third-generation resident. He is not a new resident of Monticello, however—he moved to neighboring Jefferson…
Summer concert held at Casa Porto
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc On June 25, members of the Monticello community gathered on the grounds of the elegant Casa Porto to enjoy a celebratory evening of musical performance. The venue,…
Just one small step
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. July 20, 1969, was a tremendous day in history. This famous day marked vast accomplishments in many fields of science at once, especially astronomy. It also sparked…
Annual FWC wild turkey survey is open for Florida residents
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced June 1 the kickoff of the 2024 Wild Turkey Summer Survey. The annual survey, open until Aug. 31,…