Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Ecological Park on South Water Street is now a nationally recognized old-growth forest, a designation that should provide it with further protection from development. On…
County renews economic development designation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local officials recently approved an agreement with the state that allows the county to retain its Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation for another five years. As…
Bill aims to revive Florida’s recycling effort
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Local advocates of recycling may get a boost from proposed legislation in the next session that aims to address the state’s ailing recycling effort. If Senate Bill…
Legislators asked to name part of State Road 59 after late military hero
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently acted to honor longtime resident and military hero Major John Leroy Haynes, who passed away on Nov. 14. On Thursday evening, Dec. 7,…
Read Local – Support Local Support community journalism
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital…
Ponderings…Warm winter wishes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 21st of December is the Winter Solstice, one of many significant observances that take place in the last few months of the year, and one of…
Signs of Alzheimer’s and what to do when you notice them
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s the holidays. You’re visiting family you don’t see too often, and you start to notice… something isn’t quite right. A loved one misplaces an item and…
Meet your neighbor – Monica Jackson
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Monica Jackson, a friendly face who is sure to delight those who happen upon her during their downtown excursions. Jackson’s parents immigrated from the Caribbean Islands…
Free health clinic on Jan. 2
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…
The toys that live forever
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Time passes for us all, and no one is exempt from the ticking of the clock. As we approach a brand new year, it is common for…
Rate your ‘joy level’ for 2023?
Did your choices throughout the year (specifically behavior-related) bring an abundance of joy or way too many regrets? I hope you’re among those in the “abundance of joy” group. But if 2023…
The Twelfth Day of Christmas
The 12 days between Christmas and January 6 are known as the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” According to the song, on the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me:…
Bruce Snyder shares how church people provided comfort in times of trouble
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The holiday gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast took place on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the festively decorated fellowship hall at St. Margaret Catholic Church. The…
Collins Firm will continue to represent Reams
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A circuit court judge in Leon County ruled last week that the Collins Law Firm can continue to represent Kirk Reams, Jefferson County’s former clerk of court…
TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites recalled for contamination
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. A nationwide recall has been issued for approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays’ honey barbecue boneless chicken bites that may be contaminated with pieces of clear, hard…
Celebrate Christmas with these top ten activities
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. With the Christmas season heavily upon us, some may struggle to find various festive activities to participate in. Because of that, here are the top ten Christmas…
Section of I-10 dedicated to former MPD officer
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. By an act of the Florida Legislature, a five-mile stretch of Interstate 10 in Jefferson County is now designated as the Senior Inspector Rita Jane Hall Memorial…
Ponderings…A year in review
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing. Inc. 2023 is approaching an end. In hindsight, this year was not without difficulties. In fact, it was quite full of constantly complicating situations and challenges. If each person…
Design a t-shirt for the 4-H Horse Show
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. With the Area North 4-H Horse Show coming up in January, the 4-H program has announced that there will also be a t-shirt design contest involved with…
The perfect gift for creative people
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. When I was 13 years old, I received a sketchbook and some pencils for my birthday. This may seem like a pretty plain gift, but for me,…