Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For most of us growing up in rural communities, the steady, whirring hum of cicadas is one of the most nostalgic indicators of an upcoming summer. Unlike…
Farm Bureau announces poster and essay contest winners
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Farm Bureau announced the winners of their annual poster and essay contests last month after celebrating with the students in the classroom. Farm Bureau…
Reams’ felony case set for retrial (state seeks to try Reams and McNeill together)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Following two days of the state presenting evidence and witnesses’ testimony to a six-member jury in the felony case of former Clerk of Court Kirk Reams –…
Severe storms sweep area
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Squalls of thunderstorms with gusts upward of 100 mph swept across north Florida on Friday, May 10, toppling trees, downing power lines, damaging structures, and causing at…
Geomagnetic storm creates dazzling display
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the weekend of May 10, people around the globe have been privy to a spectacular display of “northern lights,” which were visible in colors ranging from…
Emancipation Day events planned for May 20
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Emancipation Day in Florida is May 20, and Jefferson County has a long tradition of events to celebrate the freeing of slaves in our state. The Emancipation…
Respect and Remembrance Visit planned Sunday, May 19, 4 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members of local military veteran groups have planned a Respect and Remembrance Visit for Sunday, May 19. They will gather at 4 p.m. at the entrance to…
Meet your neighbor – Olivia Anderson
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Olivia Anderson! Anderson has lived in Monticello for about four years. She was born and raised in Richland Center, a city in Wisconsin, where she continued…
Forgotten Coast K9 How you can help change lives
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For men and women who have put their lives on the line to serve our nation, adjusting to civilian life can be a huge mental and emotional…
Is your child ready for a pet?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s inevitable; one day, your little youngster will look up at you sweetly, with a pleading tremble in their voice, and will beg you for a pet…
Practice believing the best of others
“Peter wants a divorce,” my friend Stacey said, taking quick breaths. It pained me to see her struggling to keep from falling completely apart. “I’m so sorry.” When our eyes met, her…
A Paraprosdokian
I had no idea what a prosdokian was, nor what I would do with a pair of them. It took me a while to be able to pronounce it, a little longer…
Community night of worship and healing offered May 17
Pastor Tim Buchholtz Contributor The community is invited to a Night of Worship and Healing Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m., hosted by Transforming Life Church (TLC) in Lloyd. The TLC Worship…
All churches invited to volleyball tournament Saturday, May 18, 4 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A Six on Six Co-Ed Church Volleyball Tournament is planned for Saturday, May 18, at 4 p.m. This event is free, open to participation from all churches…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Elijah VBS Calvary Baptist Church Ages 4 – 11 May 28 – 30 9 a.m. to 12 noon For more information, call (850) 997-2165 Farm Day Camp Redemptive Love Farm & Rescue…
4-H holds District III Public Speaking contest
John Lilly, Director UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Service The Annual 4-H District III Public Speaking contest marks the culmination of the public speaking education program. Two outstanding students for Jefferson County emerged…
Reams’ case ends in mistrial (new trial set for August)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After two days of the state presenting evidence and witnesses’ testimony to a six-member jury, the presiding judge called a mistrial in the felony case of former…
Jefferson County joins the Tesla Supercharger Network
Ronnie Green Contributor Tesla Superchargers are now available in Jefferson County at the intersection of I-10 and U.S. 19 South at the Mobil Station, located at 5200 S. Jefferson St. in Lamont….
Next total solar eclipse over Florida will be in 2045
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you missed the recent solar eclipse, don’t fret. There will be an opportunity to see another in 2045, and Monticello will then be in the path…
Governor signs slew of bills into law
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law a slew of bill touching on a variety of issues. On April 10, the governor signed five bills related to…