Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every Friday evening, I teach acrylic painting classes at the Starling Musings Art Gallery here in town. It is something I have enjoyed a great deal and,…
Florida Preservation Awards refreshed to celebrate Florida’s diverse history
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Contributor On the 45th Anniversary of the Florida Preservation Awards, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation introduced a revitalized program reflecting the organization’s commitment to diversity and…
Celebrate Irish culture at MOH Tickets available for March 15 & 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On March 15 and 16, the Monticello Opera House presents a St. Patrick’s Day event in association with the Tallahassee Irish Repertory Theater. This celebration of Irish…
Community Wellness Expo to take place
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There are countless resources available to Floridians that can enable them to improve their mental, emotional and physical well-being, although many people are unaware of how to…
Jefferson Tigers season so-far
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year’s Jefferson Tigers team may be new to the baseball diamond, but that isn’t stopping this team from giving it their all and learning all they…
Warriors fall to Cowboys
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc In a game that began as a scoreless pitcher’s duel through five and a half innings, the Aucilla Christian Academy were defeated by the Madison County High…
I’m a jackass for Jesus
Donkeys are classified as asses. Jacks are male asses, hence jackasses. It’s generally not flattering to be called a jackass. The worldly definition of a jackass is a person who is stupid,…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Always trade up
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. By first grade, I was ready to enter the business world. My neighborhood friend was always good for teaching me something, especially early presidential history. This was…
Standing in quicksand
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. No matter how many sermons we’ve heard or how long we have been Christians, we are all tempted now and then to stray from our faith and…
FDLE, JCSO and MPD arrest three following offender operation
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement Contributor The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and the Monticello Police Department (MPD) arrested two sexual offenders and one…
Bill would allow minors to work 40-hour weeks
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill being considered in the current legislative session would expand the number of hours that 16- and 17-year-olds could work, and it would also allow minors…
Monticello receives $300K grant to upgrade wastewater system
Seth Lawless Monticello City Manager The City of Monticello was recently notified by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Commerce that it has been awarded a significant grant to support…
County, school district engaged in land swap
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorneys for the county and school district have been involved in discussions to have the district transfer ownership to the county of several old high school properties…
Court hears arguments on state’s motion to disqualify Collins Law Firm
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After two days of arguments and testimony in Leon County on the state’s renewed motion to disqualify the Collins Law Firm from representing former Jefferson County Clerk…
From the Sunny Side: Little things
I remember a recent word of advice given to me a while back that has turned out to be quite good. It isn’t anything monumental and it’s probably something many of you…
Has World War III Already Started?
Enemies of the United States have been killing an estimated 75,000 to 100,000 mostly young Americans, from Fentanyl poisoning each year for the last 3 years (2021,2022, and 2023). All this killing…
Shamrockin’ Second Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello residents are encouraged to wear their brightest and most vibrant shades of green when they come out to celebrate a Shamrockin’ Second Saturday tomorrow! The festivities…
Dirty Pecan 2024 brings in $20,000 for local 4-H
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 2, hundreds of cyclists with a fondness for pristine wilderness took to the clay roads of North Florida and South Georgia to participate in…
Remembering a flag raising: It’s time to say “Thank You”
Rebekah Sheats Contributor Seventy-nine years ago in February of 1945, off the coast of Iwo Jima, Platoon Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas was interviewed by CBS war correspondent Don Pryor. Pryor asked…
Lego Lunatics shoot for the moon
Carly Peary Contributor A local team of young engineers are going to the state championship for LEGO Robotics! Seven local students won the regional FIRST LEGO League Robot Game challenge earlier this…