Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Youthful voices singing holiday carols and tunes filled the air in the activity room at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) on Tuesday morning, Dec. 19. It…
Travels with Katrina offers exciting trips for 2024
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When Katrina Richardson retired after many successful years as the Executive Director of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, she became involved in a commercial enterprise of…
Meet Your Neighbor – Raymond Scarola
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing Inc. Meet Raymond Scarola, a lively character and friendly face who is always eager to contribute to his community. Scarola has lived in Monticello for over seven years….
The importance of preschool
Tony Jackson Sr. Contributor Hello my name is Tony Jackson Sr. I want to take this opportunity to discuss and share how important it is for young children to learn at an…
Ways to use leftover eggnog
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Eggnog shopping for me seems to be a boom or bust situation. Either it’s all sold out or the only quantities left are way more than our…
Growers Market is growing
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Growers Market @ the Circle moved into the parking lot of The Social for its December event and added several new producers offering their wares. Vendors on…
St. Elmo Hotel’s winter tradition
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most well-known long lost historical buildings of Jefferson County is the St. Elmo Hotel. It was written about it before briefly in previous articles,…
Teacher Spotlight – Jeff Veilleux
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…
Monticello Ecological Park now nationally recognized
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Ecological Park on South Water Street is now a nationally recognized old-growth forest, a designation that should provide it with further protection from development. On…
County renews economic development designation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials recently approved an agreement with the state that allows the county to retain its Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation for another five years. As…
Bill aims to revive Florida’s recycling effort
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local advocates of recycling may get a boost from proposed legislation in the next session that aims to address the state’s ailing recycling effort. If Senate Bill…
Legislators asked to name part of State Road 59 after late military hero
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently acted to honor longtime resident and military hero Major John Leroy Haynes, who passed away on Nov. 14. On Thursday evening, Dec. 7,…
Read Local – Support Local Support community journalism
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital…
Ponderings…Warm winter wishes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 21st of December is the Winter Solstice, one of many significant observances that take place in the last few months of the year, and one of…
Signs of Alzheimer’s and what to do when you notice them
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s the holidays. You’re visiting family you don’t see too often, and you start to notice… something isn’t quite right. A loved one misplaces an item and…
Meet your neighbor – Monica Jackson
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Monica Jackson, a friendly face who is sure to delight those who happen upon her during their downtown excursions. Jackson’s parents immigrated from the Caribbean Islands…
Free health clinic on Jan. 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…
The toys that live forever
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Time passes for us all, and no one is exempt from the ticking of the clock. As we approach a brand new year, it is common for…
Rate your ‘joy level’ for 2023?
Did your choices throughout the year (specifically behavior-related) bring an abundance of joy or way too many regrets? I hope you’re among those in the “abundance of joy” group. But if 2023…
The Twelfth Day of Christmas
The 12 days between Christmas and January 6 are known as the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” According to the song, on the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me:…