Bea Coker ECB Publishing, Inc. In a move to safeguard children from the potential harms of social media, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 into law on Monday, March 25. The legislation…
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS APPRECIATION WEEK
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The Who We Were event of May 2024
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, the second Who We Were event of 2024 was held. This session’s location had been changed from its usual place…
No ifs, ands or butts about it – why you should consider the health of your colon
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s not exactly the easiest topic to talk about, but the health of your colon is an important matter to consider, especially if you are considered “high…
May is Stroke Awareness Month
Betsy Rykard Department of Health – Jefferson The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the risk factors…
Number of Caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s is growing
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida is No. 2 in the nation for the number of people living with Alzheimer’s, with more than 580,000 Floridians aged 65 and older living with the…
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…
Reams’ jury trial begins
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jury selection for the felony trial of former Clerk of Court Kirk Reams began on Monday, May 6, with the attorneys’ opening statements expected to start on…
City planners forge ahead with plans to update code
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Monticello Local Planning Agency (LPA) meets again on Thursday, May 9, it plans to delve deeper into ways to update and strengthen the city’s land-use…
Powell is new Tigers head football coach
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Energizing music delivers a feel-good vibe as Jefferson Tigers football players and their coaches take to the practice field on a bright May Day afternoon. It’s the…
Lady Warriors take district championship
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. When the clay settled on Cowgirl Field at Madison County High a, the hosts of the Class 1A District Five Softball Tournament, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady…
Stamp Out Hunger with the NALC annual food drive
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…