Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Spiritual Aims Committee of Kiwanis Club of Monticello hosted the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast at the Jefferson Country Club on Feb. 1. Kiwanian Max Belinski welcomed…
Is this true?
Is this true that there is an anti-trail resolution that some in Jefferson County are looking to pass as soon as possible? My understanding is that the intent is to preempt ever…
Complaints against Trulieve persist
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials acknowledge being largely powerless to do much to stop the noise and smells that property owners near the medical marijuana plant in the Waukeenah area…
Robitussin recalled due to microbial contamination
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Haleon, a world-leading consumer health company, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime Adult. These popular cough…
It’s Groundhog Day!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The second of February has been celebrated as Groundhog Day at least since 1886, when a newspaper in Punxsutawney, Penn., reported on townsfolk getting a ceremonial winter…
Hurricane Idalia recovery programs for farmers launched
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently announced the launching of two new programs aimed at helping area farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The programs…
Hydrologic Conditions Report for December is now available
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD)…
First Time Home Buyers Class is Feb. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A class for those interested in purchasing a home for the first time is being offered on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 5:30 p.m. Lynn Dorvil, a realtor…
Riverside Cafe owner to speak at Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce takes place at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The guest speaker will be Stan West, owner…
Community Orchard expands
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Jan. 19, in recognition of Florida Arbor Day, a new addition was made to the Monticello Community Orchard. The orchard will now be the home…
WW Cattle – feeding families nationwide
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In the United States, farmers account for only about two percent of the population. The other 98 percent rely on these farmers to help feed an entire…
Coyote breeding season is NOW
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite their shy nature, the Florida coyote is exceptionally common. Most residents are more likely to hear these elusive creatures than they are to actually see one,…
FWC asking Florida residents to report sightings of nonnative species
Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor The Florida Wildlife Commission is currently asking Florida residents to report the sightings of any non-native species. Reporting observations helps FWC manage these nonnative species. The best reports…
How Black History Month began
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As February begins, along with it comes the beginning of another notable time—Black History Month. Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture…
Local Badcock Store ranks #6 in country
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The owner of multiple Badcock Home Furniture and More stores across eastern North Florida was in Monticello recently to congratulate the staff of the local store for…
Florida “Run for the Fallen” will pass through Monticello on Feb. 9
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 9, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service…
Commissioners return to daytime meetings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. What goes around seems to eventually come around. There was a time in the 1980s and early 90s when the Jefferson County Commission held only morning meetings,…
Will the flamingo become Florida’s official state bird?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s always interesting to see what legislation lawmakers will propose during a legislative session. Currently in the Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee is House Bill 753, which…
City considers annexing properties on southeast side
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop at city hall on Thursday, Feb. 1, to consider the pros and cons of annexing a group…
Patriot Academy is accepting applications now
Bill Snyder Patriot Academy Volunteer Have you noticed the vacuum of leadership in America? We are looking around for leaders of principle to step up, and too often, no one is there….