Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City of Monticello employees will be eligible for a $1,000 bonus this year, depending on their job performances and if the appropriate evaluation system can be developed…
Monday is Presidents Day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Americans set aside the third Monday in February to honor two of our country’s most prominent presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. What began in the 1880s…
Meet your neighbor – Mary Elizabeth Vaughan
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Mary Elizabeth Vaughan, your neighbor who has traveled all over the country yet still chose our community to call home. She was born into a military…
NFC President John Grosskopf to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction
North Florida College Contributor Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize John Grosskopf, President, North Florida College (FL), along with 18 other college administrators with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of…
Say hello to Deputy Snow!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet the newest School Resource Officer (SRO) at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS), Deputy LaKisha Snow! Snow began her duties at JCS on Dec. 4, 2023, and has…
Savory snack for you and your sweetie
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Valentine’s Day is famous for all things sweet and sugary, making it difficult for those who don’t harbor an affection for candy and chocolates. There are many…
Engage your eyes, ears, hands and heart at JAG
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) has a calendar full of opportunities to engage with the arts, whether you’re viewing the latest exhibit, participating in a creative class, joining…
Should you compare me
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Refrain from such, good sir, I pray. Compare me, instead, to a mid-summer storm, And dance beside me in…
What’s fresh in February
Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Fresh is best. Consumers around the world look for and value the “Fresh From Florida” label. Knowing when items are in season is the key…
SRWMD celebrates February as Florida Hiking Trails Month
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) invites area residents and visitors to celebrate February as Florida Hiking Trails Month. Florida Hiking Trails Month encourages Floridians…
Robert Meacham – making Jefferson County history
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Robert Meacham was a Black Florida resident who left a big impact on Jefferson County during the decades following the Civil War. He shaped the county and…
Truck vs Post Office
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, at approximately 2:05 p.m., a pick- up truck that was parked in front of the Wacissa Post Office, located at 38 Tram Rd….
Local carpenter suffers fatal fall
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 8, local emergency officials responded to an alert about an accident involving a local carpenter, who has been identified as Johnny Ellis. According to…
Mayor recognizes retired educators for Black History Month
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with her promise to honor the achievements of local African-Americans during Black History Month, Monticello Mayor Gloria Cox recently recognized the Jefferson County Retired Educators…
County officials reaffirm rejection of two proposed multi-use trails
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two proposed bike/multi-use trails that county officials rejected a while back – one along U.S. 90 from Leon County to Monticello and the second along an old…
This is Food Checkout Week
Jed Dillard Florida Farm Bureau – Jefferson County The week of Feb. 12-16 is Food Checkout Week. During this week, the average American has earned enough money to pay for the years’…
Job well done, ACA!
Last week there was an unfortunate accident on the Drifton Hwy. Apparently, a truck hit a power pole and knocked it down. This was near Aucilla School. My grandchildren attend Aucilla and…
History and traditions of Valentine’s Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. February 14 is Valentine’s Day, and for many couples and hopeful romantics across the country, that means rushing out to the nearest grocery market and getting the…
KFRWC to host American history author
Annaliese Mincy Keystone Federated Republican Women Most of us would probably like to know more about our country – how it all came to be, and what it really means to be…
Runners honor the fallen
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 9, a team of marathon-trained athletes embarked on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service member with ties to…