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…
The story of Easter
The Last Supper (Mark chapter 14) So the two disciples went on ahead into the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover supper there. In…
Trump wins presidential primary locally and statewide
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Tuesday’s Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), which was limited to Republicans, resulted in no surprises here, with Donald Trump garnering the overwhelming majority of the 1,156 total votes…
Watermelon Festival plans are rolling
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time for kid artists, vendors, classic car buffs, parade participants, pageant hopefuls, bed racers, photo snappers, pickleball competitors and 5K runners to start things rolling toward…
Clerk’s office gets more state funding, installs new accounting software
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Interim Clerk of Court Jason Welty had some good news to report to county officials recently, in terms of the state budget that helps support a part…
U.S. 90 trail still coming into part of Jefferson County
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the third time in as many months, the proposed multi-use Trail from Leon County to Monticello was a topic of official discussion, most recently before the…
From the Sunny Side: Snooze buttons
As any of my close associates can easily tell you, I am not a morning person. Fortunately, I do manage to make it up every morning and do what I need to…
Flea Across Florida is April 12 & 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along U.S. Hwy. 90 between Pensacola and Maclenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets”…
Kings of Spring 2024 Hunting Heritage Banquet and Youth Challenge
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 2, the Jefferson County Kings of Spring Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) held their 12th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet at The…
The princess of Jefferson County
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is often described as being a small and unassuming place. Compared to the large, bustling cities Florida has to offer, Monticello is merely a little…
The Cat in the Hat visits Head Start
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Preschool students at Jefferson County’s Head Start program celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss last week. Special activites each day were arranged by Site Director Althea Thompson…
Newspaper-inspired Easter crafts perfect for every bunny
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. “Here comes Peter Cottontail, Hoppin’ down the bunny trail, Hippity hoppin’, Easter’s on its way” – “Peter Cottontail” by Gene Autry Newspapers are helpful for many things,…
The Abortion Amendment It’s Not What It Seems – And It’s Way Too Extreme
The proposed “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion” doesn’t limit – it prohibits… any restriction on abortions and would nullify all Florida laws that regulate abortion. This extreme abortion amendment is…
No money for courthouse restoration this session
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County didn’t get the $1.3 million that it was seeking from the Florida Legislature during the current session for the renovation and restoration of the historic…
MOH windows removed for refurbishment
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Historic preservation crews began work last week, carefully removing most of the windows from the Monticello Opera House (MOH) so that they can be refurbished and then…
Boys & Girls Club appeals to county for funding
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend (BGCBB) has returned to Jefferson County, its leaders are hoping to get buy-in from the local…
City upgrades merit pay policy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A merit pay plan that the city manager proposed recently to the council for implementation later this year received a relatively hostile response from the city employees…
Ponderings…Courage from kindness
The other day, for the first time ever, I sang karaoke in front of people. For those few people who know me well, you already know what a big deal this is…
JCHA is looking for volunteers!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Most Jefferson County residents are familiar with the Wirick-Simmons House, headquarters of the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA). It was built in our town sometime between 1831…