Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Recently, The Monticello News was invited to attend a special demonstration at the Starling Musings Art gallery, located at 220 W. Washington St., inside of Tupelos Bakery….
Artopia 2024 now accepting art donations
Serene Smallwood Big Bend Cares, Inc. Do you make art or have art you want to rehome? Artopia, Tallahassee’s largest charity art auction, is planning its 26th annual event, and we need…
Mulching makes gardening much easier
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. By the beginning of May, midday temperatures regularly nudge into the 80s. By month’s end, even hotter temps bring new challenges to the home garden. Heat-loving weeds…
Judge deals with flurry of pre-trial motions in Reams’ case
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Circuit Court Judge Stephen Everett last week dealt with a series of pretrial motions by the defense and prosecution relative to the criminal case of former Clerk…
Monticello man dies in motorcycle wreck
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, Jefferson County resident Kyle Coryn was traveling west on CR 158A around 7 a.m., Sunday, April 28, when he…
Sheriff’s oversight of emergency management reaffirmed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently reaffirmed the oversight of Emergency Management by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) for budgeting and auditing purposes. As County Attorney Heather Encinosa explained…
JCS unveils commissioned mural
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A vivid mural depicting a student traveler with symbolic companions now fills three of the high-ceilinged walls in the front office building at Jefferson County K-12 School…
Conservation permanence matters in Florida
Tom Kay, Christine P. Johnson, and Shane Wellendorf Recent articles claim that Florida’s conservation easements are not perpetual, but when Florida land trusts conserve land forever, we mean it! Florida’s nonprofit land…
Let’s not dismantle what has been accomplished at our schools
It was very disappointing to hear that at a recent school board meeting, Superintendent Eydie Triquet had a staff person present data that indicates that Jefferson County’s School Children have not demonstrated…
Next Who We Were event to be held on May 6
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Who We Were series, a grant-funded series of talks on the history of Jefferson County families delivered by local speakers, will have another session coming up…
Keller’s Cottage hosts Business After Five
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held a Business After Five event on Thursday, April 18, hosted by Keller’s Cottage, Monticello’s newest southern style venue for parties,…
Meet your neighbor: Darcy Pitts
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Darcy Pitts! Pitts was born in Wisconsin and mostly raised in the Duluth area of Minnesota, where she lived until she moved to Jefferson County around…
American Legion honors Crosby for 50 years of membership
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, April 2, American Legion Post 224, in Cherry Lake, honored Jefferson County resident Ted Crosby with a certificate from the National Headquarters of the American…
Area bikers to help fellow veteran
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In an effort to help improve the quality of life for a fellow veteran, the Third District of the American Legion Riders is holding their Second Annual…
SBA reps to speak at Chamber lunch on May 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide the program for the upcoming member luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. At the noon…
Lady Warriors win big on softball Senior Night
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors varsity softball team honored the seniors on the team on Monday, April 22, in the best way possible – with…
Born into His family
During the 2024 solar eclipse, many people sought prime spots to see the fantastic events in the sky. Our great nation had many viewing points to satisfy the curious and adventurous. I…
Dog Day memories
Every now and then God sends messages or messengers to remind me of what I already know. I was having a hard weekend recently, feeling down and alone and hurting. In my…
Free health clinic on May 7
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…
Roger Champion honored with national Eagle Scout award
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Suwannee River Area Council’s Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet on March 23, Roger Champion of Monticello, a businessman, lawyer and civic leader, was among those…