Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) is holding a special Wild Wonders weekend on Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 27-28. The gate opens at 10 a.m. and the fun lasts…
A tale of Victorian cooperation and crime
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In our present day, the town of Monticello is well-known for being a quiet, calm little town with friendly citizens and a warm atmosphere. However, you may…
How to protect plants in winter
DeAnthony Price Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent UF/IFAS Jefferson County After the freeze last year, winter plant protection is critical. Cold temperatures in North Florida can get very low, enough to damage…
Plant a tree to celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although the national recognition of Arbor Day is still a few months away, the statewide recognition of Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in January. This…
Drug-laced dollar found at local business
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Jan. 12, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) released a statement to alert the community about an alarming discovery made in Jefferson County. According to…
Artic cold blasts region
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The frigid temperature that our area is experiencing is part of an arctic blast called a polar vortex that reportedly has broken records across the country. Meteorologists…
Quaker Oats Issues Recall
Granola bars and cereals recalled for potential salmonella contamination Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, the Quaker Oats Company issued a voluntary recall of certain granola bars and…
School board to apply for electric bus funding
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The trend toward zero-emission vehicles is making its way into the school bus market. Five years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began its Clean School…
Meet your neighbor: Cody Cruver
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Cody Cruver, a familiar and friendly face you may spot around town while he’s hard at work or just enjoying a day out. He has lived…
Ponderings…All the best intentions
I sometimes get letters from people who read my writing and feel that they’d like to say something to me. These are the best moments, as I can communicate and get to…
Men and Women Day 2024
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 20, New Bethel A.M.E. Church (Rev. Diana Duhart) will be hosting a Men and Women Day. The guest church will be Concord A.M.E. Church…
Come see MGC plant a tree!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Though the nation’s official Arbor Day may still be months away, Florida’s Arbor Day, which is separate to utilize the best tree-planting time of the year, falls…
Theater Review: Energetic “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will have you humming Tickets still available for Jan. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For a bright, energetic and fun break from the January cold, don’t miss MadCo’s entertaining production of the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Shows continue…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Watch your step!
I grew up with a fatal flaw in my running technique as a kid. No matter the game or circumstance on the agenda, I tended to pay a lot of attention to…
Cowboys defeat Tigers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Tigers of Jefferson County High School hosted the Madison County High School Cowboys varsity basketball on the hardwoods of the Jefferson County…
NFC 2023 Fall graduates recognized
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College in Madison, Fla., awarded 101 degrees and certificates to its students at the conclusion of its 2023 Fall Term. Many of the summer graduates participated…
JCSO responds to potential bomb threat
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Early Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, an email containing a bomb threat was received by seven school districts across the Big Bend area. These schools included Madison, Suwannee,…
Locals climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People experience Christmas morning in many different and usually exciting ways. Rarely, however, does the day break the way it did in 2023 for Monticello resident Joy…
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the last 20 years, blood donations through the Red Cross have fallen almost 40 percent. The Red Cross needs blood and platelet donations to help with…