Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the continuing legal battle between the county and the wedding and entertainment venue known as the Homestead Barn, the latest court action favored the former. In…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the January/February 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and…
Unintended Consequence of Property Rights
In the article about the Trulieve grow operations Commissioner’s Tuten and Hosford expressed concern and sympathy for resident who live near the marijuana grow operation. I live in the Waukeenah area and…
Meet your neighbor – Morgan Linn
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Morgan Linn, a Monticello native who is making her own way in the world. She was born and raised mostly in Monticello, but around the time…
Farewell coffee for Julie Conley and Emily Anderson
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For the past quarter of a century, Julie Conley and Emily Anderson have been key to the running of the City of Monticello. On the morning of…
Jefferson Arts focuses on fibers in January
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For the month of January, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) celebrates the fiber arts. Art made using fibers includes string/thread work, including weaving, needlework (like knitting, crocheting,…
On the road to discovering history
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Every day, we use our town’s roads to travel. We go to and from work or school, visit family, go out to eat with friends, shop and…
Life, Liberty and Livestock Club does well at Ag Judging
UF/IFAS Extension Service – Jefferson The Life, Liberty and Livestock Club Ag Judging Teams were busy in November! After many weeks of practice, they competed at the North Florida Fair on Nov….
Red Hills Small Farm Alliance
Local products from local farmers for local people Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Fourteen years ago, four North Florida women with backgrounds in agriculture banded together in an effort to support…
Laura’s Garden Notes – A garden is continuously new
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With a New Year comes that special, open feeling of possibility. Most people hone in on this once a year, but my life has ended up with…
Sharpe appeals 45-year sentence
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Henry A. Sharpe of Monticello, Fla., born April 25, 1972, was found guilty at a jury trial on Oct. 31, 2023, of all three charges against him:…
County readies to pave three more roads with bond money
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently gave authorization for the resurfacing of three more roads, part of a continuing roadway improvement project that is being funded by the bond money….
Commissioners dedicate part of Wacissa River Park to late colleague
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently paid tribute to one of its own, adopting a resolution in recognition of the late Commissioner Stephen Wayne Walker and his abiding…
One-vehicle wreck on Old Lloyd Rd
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Dec. 27, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a call about a roll-over wreck that took place on Old Lloyd Road,…
Ponderings…In the meantime
It seems like just yesterday I was typing up my first column of the new year, something about ‘cold snaps and new years,’ where I discussed the 18 degree snap freeze that…
Rainbow’s Edge Equine Transition Center to present at Chamber lunch on Jan. 9
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will take place at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the First Methodist Church Family Ministry…
FL Cares wraps up 2023 with 300 builds
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2023 year was a busy one for Eric Evans. Evans volunteers with FL Cares, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit that is dedicated to giving local residents safe…
Tips for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. As the New Year approaches, many of us embark on a journey to better ourselves through resolutions. However, studies suggest that a significant number of resolutions fail…
Don’t miss out on CareerSource North Florida services!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that CareerSource North Florida offers services at our very own local library? If you are engaged in the search for a new job or…
Coat giveaway is this Saturday Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For the past month, United Force of Jefferson County has been collecting winter coats and accessories like scarves, socks and gloves. Items were collected that would fit…