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 &…
Get involved in Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was established at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1919. It marked the first anniversary…
Football playoff brackets announced ACA plays Friday night
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has released the brackets for the state high school football playoffs. The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys have been…
Applications now open for Monticello Christmas
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the downtown Monticello area decks its halls and schedules a myriad of merry cheer with Monticello Christmas, and the countdown until this year’s event has…
Ponderings…Risking it all: Part 3
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This is the third part to my previous column about dear Ali, my feral cat friend that I kidnapped and brought home with me. When I last left…
Ghoulish fun
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 26, the downtown area of Monticello was pumping with ghoulish energy, festive music and spirited costumes. The shops were open late, and many offered…
Congratulations GrannyKat’s winners!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In mid October, GrannyKat’s Bee Apiary and Learning Center hosted a unique creativity contest. The contest was held in coordination with this year’s Farm Tour, and the…
HOME IMPROVEMENT: De-Gunk your Gutters!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Fall brings with it the enchanting scent of pine needles and distant firewood, the first exhilarating chill of winter, and waves of dancing leaves that fall, crimson…
“What am I going to do with myself” is a dangerous question
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The November gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast took place on a chilly Thursday morning, Nov. 2, with Christ Episcopal Church as the host and Pam…
Community says farewell to County Commissioner Stephen Walker
Today, the community of Jefferson County said a somber farewell to Stephen Walker, a gentle and caring man who was loved, known and cherished by many. As the community as a whole…
Criminal cases for Reams, Culp and McNeill in discovery phase
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since the arrest on Sept. 20 of Kirk Reams, Warren “Charles” Culp and Justin “Tyler” McNeill on charges of Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud the…
Jury finds Sharpe guilty on all counts
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, Henry A. Sharpe, born April 25, 1972, of Monticello, Fla., went to trial on three charges stemming from his arrest at the scene…
Jefferson County to gain new K9
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District has partnered with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for a grant application for a specialty K9 through the Florida Safe Schools K9…
Ashlyn Antoine to go to Regionals
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 27, Jefferson County K-12 held a Spelling Bee. Eleven students from across the school participated, competing for a chance to compete at regionals. Each…
Tant kicks off 2024 campaign
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A diverse crowd packed The Porch on the Green last Wednesday, Oct. 25, to show their support for re-electing Rep. Allison Tant in 2024 to her seat…