Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently approved the reactivation of a small grant assistance program that will award up to $2,000 annually to local nonprofit organizations that carry on community…
City planners look to update development regulations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Local Planning Agency (LPA) has more or less devised a plan of action for how it will tackle the changes that it wants to recommend…
Hurricane Center changing way it reports storms – Extremely active 2024 season expected
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is reported to be experimenting with new graphics for the coming hurricane season, which some early forecasts are already indicating will be…
Honoring our Vietnam Veterans
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Luckenbooth moves to new location
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 16, local Monticello residents might have noticed the iconic sounds of bagpipes as they enjoyed an afternoon downtown. These festive melodies were played by…
Raw facts about feeding raw
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With over 86 million homes in America owning at least one companion animal, and over half of those homes considering those animals to be a true member…
Black owned businesses, then and now
Rev. Gene Hall Contributor “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” – Proverbs 16:3 When you create a business idea and plan and share it with God,…
See Jefferson County’s demo pollinator garden
In March of 2024, the UF/IFAS Extension in Jefferson County was awarded a grant from the Apalachee Audubon Society to install a pollinator garden at its facility on West Washington Street. The…
Artist Spotlight: Jared McDonald
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is a quiet hub of highly skilled artists, and many citizens among us harbor incredible talents that often go unnoticed. Among these talented artists is Jared…
Monticello man killed in crash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, a fatal car crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 90 and Tallamont Rd. in western Jefferson County. The…
American Legion sponsors two for Boys State
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 has selected Kyle Hamrick and Joshua Forehand to attend Florida American Legion Boys State this summer. Both students are Jefferson…
Machete attack brings FDLE crime team to Monticello
Monticello Police Department Contributor On Monday, March 25, at 2:44 p.m., the Monticello Police Department (MPD) received a call reporting a physical altercation at a residence on East Washington Street involving someone…
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…
Meet Your Neighbor – Jonathan Burns
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jonathan Burns! Burns was born and raised in Tallahassee, but he moved to Jefferson County a little less than ten years ago. He explains his choice…
Free tele-health therapy now available for Northwest Florida
Rachel Pratt Contributor Eligible residents of Jefferson County can now receive virtual mental health help for free. Teletherapy services can be a convenient, accessible, flexible and affordable way to receive mental health…
Starling Musings hosts springtime exhibit
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 16, Starling Musings hosted a reception for the opening of its latest art exhibit. The gallery was abuzz with the mingling of art enthusiasts…
What if we had witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion?
The words on the page are vivid. So excruciatingly vivid that you wish the plot would read differently. Emotions catch in your throat, and suddenly, you’re there – part of the story….
A time for hope, generosity and preparation
Nathan Peeler Contributor The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is foundational in the teaching of Christianity (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Jesus was a historical person, and a record of events of his…
Free health clinic on April 2
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Sunrise services on Easter
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31, there are at least two opportunities to attend a sunrise service in Monticello. The First Methodist Church is hosting…