Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Annarene F. Wineglass and the congregation of Springfield African Methodist Episcopal Church invite the community to a Black History Program on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3…
Meet your neighbor – Valerie Brown
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Valerie Brown, a fifth-generation Floridian with a love for the state who is currently making her home in Jefferson County. Brown was born in St. Petersburg…
NFC unveils new mascot, asks alumni, students, faculty, and staff to help name
North Florida College Contributor Since North Florida College’s name change in 2019, previously North Florida Community College, a methodical effort was taken to rebrand the image of the College, including its mascot….
NFC Garden Club Celebrates Florida Arbor Day with Madison Garden Club
North Florida College Contributor The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs set a goal of planting 400 trees on Jan. 19 in honor of its 100th anniversary and Florida Arbor Day. To help…
Gear to simplify your next beach trip
MetroMedia Days at the beach are tailor-made for anyone looking for a little rest and relaxation. If there was a recipe for calmness, it would no doubt include the sounds of waves…
Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing
Melanie Thomas UF/IFAS As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine’s…
Howard Academy’s living legacy
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Few historic school buildings remain in Jefferson County. The ones that do remain often only have whispers of history to be uttered about them, as most information…
Interim clerk revamping, modernizing office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’ve visited the clerk of court’s website, you’ve probably noticed several new features, including profiles on the staff, a self-help center, a community newsletter and a…
Proposed truck stop jumps first hurdle
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The proposed truck stop on Nash Road recently advanced a step, receiving a conditional recommendation for approval from the Jefferson County Planning Commission. Among the several conditions…
Bill would ban children from social media
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Another of the many proposed measures moving their way through the Florida Legislature is one that would ban minors of certain ages from using social media platforms….
A Big “First” at The First
I recently opened a bank account at The First Bank of Monticello. I really enjoyed the experience. This is my first-ever bank account. While I was there, an employee named Miss Hannah…
Exercising Freedoms
The other day, I was engaged in a discussion with someone I know about the concept of freedom. He brought up a case where a woman repeatedly told her boyfriend to commit…
Maddie Grace lives to race
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For 13-year-old Maddie Grace, the word “race” is in more than just her name, it’s in her blood. As a Go-Kart racer, she lives for the thrill…
A nonprofit community baby shower to be held in March
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Arise Horizon Outreach Services, Inc., a small nonprofit community outreach organization, will be hosting a community baby shower on Sat., March 16, at the Monticello Women’s Club…
The Spring Community Agro-Fair Day is coming up soon!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Spring is already arriving, and very soon its bloom will be in full swing! With this new season, of course, comes new agricultural opportunities. Now is the…
A Good Excuse
“A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything…
Standing in quicksand
No matter how many sermons we’ve heard or how long we have been Christians, we are all tempted now and then to stray from our faith and follow our feelings to places…
Warriors take to the baseball diamond
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity baseball team hit the baseball diamond at Madison County High School on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to take on the Buccaneers…
Tigers are ready to start swinging
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Spring is on its way, and the Jefferson Tigers are ready to start the 2024 baseball and softball seasons. Donning the iconic orange and blue uniforms, each…
JCSO becomes first county in Florida to complete Disaster Readiness Assessment
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office became the first entity in all 67 Florida counties to complete the Disaster Readiness Assessment (DRA) before the start of 2024. The…