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…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for 49 Florida counties due to storm damage
TRICARE The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 49 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 19, 2024, due to storm damage. The counties impacted are Alachua,…
Healthcare Hero: Taylor Pyle
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of Jefferson County’s very own healthcare workers, Taylor Pyle! She is a Monticello native and registered nurse, who currently works as a community health nurse…
FWC reminds anglers of changes for snook beginning Jan. 1
Submitted by FWC New regulations for snook in state and adjacent federal waters will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2024. These regulation changes will establish nine snook management regions and establish…
FWC conducting technical assistance sessions for interested boating access grant program applicants
Submitted by FWC The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering technical assistance to potential applicants interested in the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. The…
Meth trafficker accepts guilty plea deal
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Skyla Michelle Evans of Perry, Fla., born June 12, 2000, was charged in Jefferson County with four felonies, including Trafficking in Over 200 Grams Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to…
Volunteer fire departments to get upgraded radios
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The several volunteer fire departments should henceforth be able to better communicate and coordinate their firefighting efforts with the county’s fire and ambulance departments, thanks to a…
Florida introduces new laws in 2024
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. As the clock struck midnight on Monday, Jan. 1, Florida ushered in several new laws aimed at enhancing public safety, improving the judicial system and promoting equal…
MLK Day parade is Monday, Jan. 15
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center of Monticello (MLK Center) has special events planned for Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s…
New year, new prices, says U.S Postal Service
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced an update to their current prices, which is scheduled to take affect later this month. In October of 2023,…
City to tackle stormwater infiltration problem
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that city officials have been able to identify the cause of the stormwater intrusion problem affecting the sewer system near the Crooked Creek Subdivision, the next…
Ponderings…Finding a purpose
As humans, we go about our daily lives (at least, most of us do) looking for a grand purpose. We want our lives to be impactful, to mean something. It’s all just…
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up their door, or…
Wacissa Christian Church launches monthly community supper
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone is invited to partake in a new community-wide supper being offered monthly by the Wacissa Christian Church. The next supper is set to take place on…
First Baptist gives Bullock retirement party
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Peggye Bullock served as secretary for First Baptist Church Monticello for eight years. The church has been, of course, more than a job for her. It is…
Historical essay contest sponsored by Keystone Federated Republican Women Deadline to submit is Feb. 29
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All middle and high school students who live in Jefferson County are eligible to enter an essay contest sponsored by the Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW). This…
Visionary people featured at January prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It seems fitting in January – a month when people often envision ways to improve – that the gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast featured a…
Florida has a new tax holiday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A new Florida sales tax holiday started on New Year’s Day and will continue until Jan 14. Previously, Florida had only one sales tax holiday for back-to-school…
Bill would modify “stand your ground” law
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed bill working its way through the committee process for this legislative session aims to change the wording as it applies to the use of lethal…