Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District honored its 2024-25 staff of the year on Monday, Feb. 12, at the regular meeting of the Jefferson County School Board. Engraved…
Milking It
I received some words of wisdom about milking cows this week. I chewed on that cud of information a bit and began to realize certain things about milking a cow could be…
Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery Policy
The Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church Cemetery P.O. Box 796 located at 6641 Lake Road Monticello, Fla. For information on burial plots, please contact a member of the church, who will guide you…
Greater Fellowship M. B. Church celebrates Missionary Society
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The public is invited to join Rev. Dr. Melvin Roberts and the congregation of Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church for their Missionary Society Anniversary Service. The special…
Free health clinic on March 5
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…
JCS celebrates National FFA Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. There are 945,988…
County’s rock mine may get new life
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s long abandoned limerock mine near the Taylor County line is getting renewed attention, in no small part because of pressure from the Florida Department of…
Jefferson County eyes joining foreign trade zone
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently approved a letter of support for creation of a foreign trade zone (FTZ) in the region, following the presentation of Vanessa Spaulding,…
County may acquire a private road
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county may be taking over Vista Road and bringing it up to county standards, provided that the affected property owners are willing to deed their portions…
Proposed annexation on town’s southeast side put on hold
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent workshop by the Monticello City Council to discuss the pros and cons of annexing properties on the southeast side of town and get stakeholders’ views…
Ponderings…Staying the course
It can be a challenge to know when to stay the course and when “enough is enough.” Sometimes, it feels like life would be a great deal easier if you could simply…
Sign up now for Rec Park spring sports
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time for the next batter up at the Jefferson County Recreation Park. Registration for spring sports starts on Monday, Feb. 26. T-ball is for ages 4-6,…
Free Balance Workshop at the library
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Every second, an older American has a fall. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 percent of people age 65 or older experience a…
Springfield A.M.E. offers Black History Program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Annarene F. Wineglass and the congregation of Springfield African Methodist Episcopal Church invite the community to a Black History Program on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3…
Meet your neighbor – Valerie Brown
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Valerie Brown, a fifth-generation Floridian with a love for the state who is currently making her home in Jefferson County. Brown was born in St. Petersburg…
NFC unveils new mascot, asks alumni, students, faculty, and staff to help name
North Florida College Contributor Since North Florida College’s name change in 2019, previously North Florida Community College, a methodical effort was taken to rebrand the image of the College, including its mascot….
NFC Garden Club Celebrates Florida Arbor Day with Madison Garden Club
North Florida College Contributor The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs set a goal of planting 400 trees on Jan. 19 in honor of its 100th anniversary and Florida Arbor Day. To help…
Gear to simplify your next beach trip
MetroMedia Days at the beach are tailor-made for anyone looking for a little rest and relaxation. If there was a recipe for calmness, it would no doubt include the sounds of waves…
Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing
Melanie Thomas UF/IFAS As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine’s…
Howard Academy’s living legacy
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Few historic school buildings remain in Jefferson County. The ones that do remain often only have whispers of history to be uttered about them, as most information…