Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet the newest School Resource Officer (SRO) at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS), Deputy LaKisha Snow! Snow began her duties at JCS on Dec. 4, 2023, and has…
Savory snack for you and your sweetie
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Valentine’s Day is famous for all things sweet and sugary, making it difficult for those who don’t harbor an affection for candy and chocolates. There are many…
Engage your eyes, ears, hands and heart at JAG
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) has a calendar full of opportunities to engage with the arts, whether you’re viewing the latest exhibit, participating in a creative class, joining…
Should you compare me
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Refrain from such, good sir, I pray. Compare me, instead, to a mid-summer storm, And dance beside me in…
What’s fresh in February
Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Fresh is best. Consumers around the world look for and value the “Fresh From Florida” label. Knowing when items are in season is the key…
SRWMD celebrates February as Florida Hiking Trails Month
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) invites area residents and visitors to celebrate February as Florida Hiking Trails Month. Florida Hiking Trails Month encourages Floridians…
Robert Meacham – making Jefferson County history
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Robert Meacham was a Black Florida resident who left a big impact on Jefferson County during the decades following the Civil War. He shaped the county and…
Truck vs Post Office
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, at approximately 2:05 p.m., a pick- up truck that was parked in front of the Wacissa Post Office, located at 38 Tram Rd….
Local carpenter suffers fatal fall
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 8, local emergency officials responded to an alert about an accident involving a local carpenter, who has been identified as Johnny Ellis. According to…
Mayor recognizes retired educators for Black History Month
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with her promise to honor the achievements of local African-Americans during Black History Month, Monticello Mayor Gloria Cox recently recognized the Jefferson County Retired Educators…
County officials reaffirm rejection of two proposed multi-use trails
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two proposed bike/multi-use trails that county officials rejected a while back – one along U.S. 90 from Leon County to Monticello and the second along an old…
This is Food Checkout Week
Jed Dillard Florida Farm Bureau – Jefferson County The week of Feb. 12-16 is Food Checkout Week. During this week, the average American has earned enough money to pay for the years’…
Job well done, ACA!
Last week there was an unfortunate accident on the Drifton Hwy. Apparently, a truck hit a power pole and knocked it down. This was near Aucilla School. My grandchildren attend Aucilla and…
History and traditions of Valentine’s Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. February 14 is Valentine’s Day, and for many couples and hopeful romantics across the country, that means rushing out to the nearest grocery market and getting the…
KFRWC to host American history author
Annaliese Mincy Keystone Federated Republican Women Most of us would probably like to know more about our country – how it all came to be, and what it really means to be…
Runners honor the fallen
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 9, a team of marathon-trained athletes embarked on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service member with ties to…
Meet your neighbor: Cetta Barnhart
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Cetta Barnhart, a Jefferson County resident of nearly 28 years with a strong dedication to caring for her community. Barnhart was born and raised in Philadelphia….
Brynwood gives thanks for a year of engagement and fun
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center thanks the staff, visitors and volunteers who made 2023 full of so many fun and engaging activities for the residents through the…
Jumping to Conclusions
There’s a tongue-in-cheek saying that the only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions. The truth is that most of us are guilty at some time of assuming the worst. Years…
A letter from God
Good morning, As you got up I watched and hoped you would talk to me. Just a few words, such as thanking me for something good in your life yesterday or last…