Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Duke Energy had a special holiday gift for the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) this year. On Thursday, Dec. 14, Danny Collins of Duke Energy presented a…
Saturn’s danger is out of this world
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. “Saturn” is the name of a popular social app, not just the planet. However, the Community Coalition Alliance (CCA) has voiced concerns over the lack of security…
Pons to sit on panel of principals from improved schools
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Bureau of School Improvement (BSI) has invited Principal Jackie Pons to join a panel of school principals whose schools have freshly exited their oversight. News had…
Human smuggling may be happening in your community
At only eleven years old, “Stacey” found herself on the streets. She was afraid, but she knew it had to be better than the home situation she was running from. Her optimism…
Believing is Seeing
I’d like to begin with what might seem a rather strange question. “Do you really believe in Jesus?” Before you answer that with, “Of course I do,” I want you to think…
Premier southern gospel quartet to perform in Madison
Bryant Thigpen North Florida Concerts Gold City, deemed as America’s favorite southern gospel quartet, will be making a special appearance in Madison on Thursday, Jan. 11, at Ragans Family Campground. Also appearing…
Fifth Annual Beast Feast set for Jan. 13
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be holding its Fifth Annual Beast Feast on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy the best in wild game food,…
Victim insists on and gets restitution
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Carlton Deese of Lake City, Fla., born May 27, 1974, was charged with 10 counts of Burglary of Conveyance or Structure and two counts of Grand Theft…
Megan Schofill to have road named after her
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s not often that a young person has a road named after him or her. An exception, of course, is Megan Schofill, whose golfing achievements have made…
Bill would term limit county commissioners
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County commissioners in Florida will be forced out of office after their second term, if a bill introduced in the House of Representatives for the next session…
City moves a step closer to taking of property
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials have made an offer to purchase a tiny piece of land owned by the Cross Landing facility, on which land off U.S. 19 North is…
What’s at stake
Florida’s Proposed Constitutional Amendment Florida people at this time may be approached by someone collecting signatures. You may be told that with enough signatures we could put an amendment in the Florida…
Lighthouse Children’s Choir sings at senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Youthful voices singing holiday carols and tunes filled the air in the activity room at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) on Tuesday morning, Dec. 19. It…
Travels with Katrina offers exciting trips for 2024
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When Katrina Richardson retired after many successful years as the Executive Director of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, she became involved in a commercial enterprise of…
Meet Your Neighbor – Raymond Scarola
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing Inc. Meet Raymond Scarola, a lively character and friendly face who is always eager to contribute to his community. Scarola has lived in Monticello for over seven years….
The importance of preschool
Tony Jackson Sr. Contributor Hello my name is Tony Jackson Sr. I want to take this opportunity to discuss and share how important it is for young children to learn at an…
Ways to use leftover eggnog
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Eggnog shopping for me seems to be a boom or bust situation. Either it’s all sold out or the only quantities left are way more than our…
Growers Market is growing
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Growers Market @ the Circle moved into the parking lot of The Social for its December event and added several new producers offering their wares. Vendors on…
St. Elmo Hotel’s winter tradition
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most well-known long lost historical buildings of Jefferson County is the St. Elmo Hotel. It was written about it before briefly in previous articles,…
Teacher Spotlight – Jeff Veilleux
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…