Press Release from the Governor’s Office TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jason Welty as the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Jefferson County. This appointment…
Shine a green light for Veterans
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Operation Green Light for Veterans is a relatively new way to show support and appreciation for veterans. It takes place during the week of Veterans Day and…
Griffin elected Monticello City Clerk
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the 2023 City General Election held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, James Griffin edged out Vivian “Judy” Hall Royster for the City Clerk seat. The six precincts…
Do you have unclaimed property?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Life is busy. We all have a lot going on, and it can be hard to keep track of things. Sometimes we cut ties, move cities, and…
Veterans Day Parade on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, when we pay tribute to all American veterans – living or dead – to thank them for serving our country…
Solar facility ordinance final hearing set for Nov. 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last week, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners postponed the second public hearing on an ordinance “related to solar photovoltaic collector systems,” commonly referred to as…
Beware of the Extreme, Deceptive, and Dangerous Abortion-On-Demand Amendment Circulating in Florida
The ACLU and Planned Parenthood have organized a heavily funded stealth group called “Floridians Protecting Freedom.” They are circulating a petition entitled “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion.” The ballot summary of the petition reads as follows: “No law shall…
Clearly not a win
Dear Commissioners, I express my concerns again in regard to the Solar Ordinance in the upcoming agenda. Let’s say you pass this ordinance and win the legal challenge in the court of…
“Who We Were” series receives Florida Humanities grant
Cindy Roe Littlejohn Contributor The Jefferson County Historical Association recently received a grant from the Florida Humanities for their multi-year series “Who We Were,” cohosted by the Aucilla Research Institute. The series…
New exhibits at Starling Musings
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who enjoy the arts, Monticello is a smorgasbord of art opportunities. Whether one is looking for artwork to purchase, classes to take or a community…
It’s time to drop toys into JOY boxes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, this is a good time to consider those less fortunate in our community. One opportunity to be helpful to others is…
Mary and Sam Madison celebrate 60 years of marriage
Mary Madison Contributor Sam, Sr. and Mary Madison recognized 60 years of marriage on Nov. 5. The couple eloped to Valdosta, Ga., because Mary was underage (20) by Florida law. Sam was…
Jefferson Senior Citizens Center holds Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Laura Young, October 20, 2023 Under a gloriously blue sky on Oct. 20, clients, staff and guests of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center gathered to recognize Breast…
Coping with diabetes distress
Florida Dept. of Health Jefferson County Managing diabetes can be challenging. Sometimes, you may feel overwhelmed. Having diabetes means you must check your blood sugar levels often, make healthy food choices, be…
The Life Source: Choice Food Pantry
Submitted by Joseph Davis, Jr. CEO, The Life Source On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Victorious Church at 1599 Spring Hollow Rd. celebrated the grand opening of the The Life Source (TLS) Choice…
Keep calm and put the kettle on
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When we built our dream house in 1992, our concept for the yard included not only a vegetable patch but many plantings all around for an “edible…
Farm-City Week highlights partnership
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year during the week leading up to Thanksgiving, Farm-City Week is observed. The week is set aside to bring attention to the crucial and beneficial partnerships…
Look for the new Growers Market @ the Circle on Nov. 20
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A new Growers Market is coming to town. Look for it to be set up in the CowHaus parking lot on Courthouse Circle on Monday, Nov. 20,…
Jefferson County says farewell to County Commissioner Stephen Walker
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Nov. 3, the community of Jefferson County said a somber farewell to Stephen Walker, a gentle and caring man who was loved, known and cherished…
School Board has new attorney
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At its Regular Meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, the Jefferson County School Board voted to end its contract with the law firm of Davis, Schnitker, Reeves &…