Last week there was an unfortunate accident on the Drifton Hwy. Apparently, a truck hit a power pole and knocked it down. This was near Aucilla School. My grandchildren attend Aucilla and…
History and traditions of Valentine’s Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. February 14 is Valentine’s Day, and for many couples and hopeful romantics across the country, that means rushing out to the nearest grocery market and getting the…
KFRWC to host American history author
Annaliese Mincy Keystone Federated Republican Women Most of us would probably like to know more about our country – how it all came to be, and what it really means to be…
Runners honor the fallen
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 9, a team of marathon-trained athletes embarked on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service member with ties to…
Meet your neighbor: Cetta Barnhart
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Cetta Barnhart, a Jefferson County resident of nearly 28 years with a strong dedication to caring for her community. Barnhart was born and raised in Philadelphia….
Brynwood gives thanks for a year of engagement and fun
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center thanks the staff, visitors and volunteers who made 2023 full of so many fun and engaging activities for the residents through the…
Jumping to Conclusions
There’s a tongue-in-cheek saying that the only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions. The truth is that most of us are guilty at some time of assuming the worst. Years…
A letter from God
Good morning, As you got up I watched and hoped you would talk to me. Just a few words, such as thanking me for something good in your life yesterday or last…
Macedonia Church to hold BBQ fundraiser
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Get your BBQ orders in soon for the Macedonia Church BBQ Fundraiser, which will benefit their Community Outreach efforts. Plates of pulled pork, baked beans and coleslaw…
Tigers and Warriors tangle in district tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors hosted their cross-county neighbors, the Jefferson County K-12 School Tigers in the first round of the Class…
Meet The Tigers this Thursday!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Thursday, Feb. 15, starting at 6 p.m., individuals from the community will get the chance to meet the Jefferson Tigers Baseball team as they take part…
Commission joins state’s effort to disqualify Reams’ attorneys
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Along with Interim Clerk of Court Jason Welty, the Jefferson County Commission has now also submitted an affidavit objecting to the Collins Law Firm’s representation of Kirk…
Aldi’s acquisition of Winn Dixie moving forward
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, including 400 Winn-Dixie and Harvey Supermarket stores, continues moving forward, and is expected to be completed in the near future. The latest…
$500,000 grant for A-Building continues to languish
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A $500,000 grant that last year appeared to have been in the bag for the county’s continuing restoration of the A-Building, is now in limbo. County Manager…
Medical service may get another life-saving tool
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently approved a request for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to apply for a state grant to purchase additional life-saving devices for its ambulances….
Bill would put more restrictions on dangerous dogs
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill making its way through the current Florida legislative session seeks to impose additional regulations on owners of dangerous dogs. House Bill 873, also known as…
Volunteer charity cyclist still pedaling
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. At the spry young age of 70, Paul Webb’s idea of slowing down is simply pulling his bicycle off the road to allow traffic behind him to…
Love Birds weekend is Feb. 17-18 at NFWC
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) is offering a special Love Birds weekend on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18. The event could be a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s…
Don’t miss the upcoming Who We Were event for March!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In honor of Monticello’s upcoming bicentennial, which will be in 2027, a series of quarterly Who We Were events are being held. These events are quarterly presentations…
Love your garden to the moon and back
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In February we begin the exciting transition from winter crops into springtime plantings. In many cultures whose calendars take into account both lunar and solar cycles, the…