Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Jefferson County Superintendent of Schools Eydie Tricquet and District 1 School Board Member Gladys Roann-Watson were thanked for their service to Jefferson County…
Project NOLA cameras lead to two recent arrests
Monticello Police Department Conributor On Tuesday, Nov. 12, at approximately 1525 hours, Monticello Police Department (MPD) Lieutenant Alan Camper, while observing the newly installed Project NOLA cameras, witnessed a hand-to-hand transaction. Through…
School district continues to build fiscal strength
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At a Special Board Meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, the Jefferson County School Board unanimously approved the Final Budget Report as Amended for the Fiscal Year…
Is the county ready for a pioneer village?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The owners of an architecturally and historically significant house with ties to one of the county’s founding families are seeking to have the structure added to the…
ABOUT AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Keep America Beautiful America Recycles Day is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States! Held on and around Nov. 15, America Recycles Day (ARD) educates…
Merchants gather for special Second Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, Nov. 9, marked an important milestone for two of Monticello’s local businesses, Soulshine Vintage and CowHaus Coffee Co. Both celebrated an anniversary, using the community’s Second…
Kidz Biz day is coming soon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People with a knack for making a buck often show this quality at an early age. Whether they run a lemonade stand, hold their own bake sale,…
Share warmth through the annual coat drive
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Has your child outgrown a coat recently? Or do you have a coat you’re just not wearing much anymore? What about scarves, socks and gloves? You can…
It’s Meow Or Never to help out local felines
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 2003, Tallahassee and nearby communities like Monticello have benefitted from the advocacy of a local animal rescue that specializes in felines. It’s Meow or Never (IMON)…
The city beneath the city
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In January 1827, Jefferson County was officially established. The previous year, the town of Monticello was already having its beginnings, as a small store and post office…
Students visit local Military Heritage Trail
Tessia Brookins Contributor On Oct. 29, a group of homeschooled students woke up bright and early (something we are not very used to) and met at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. We met…
Elizabeth Ensminger
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…
Starling Musings announces Art Contest winner
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In September, Starling Musings Art Gallery launched its first community-driven Halloween Art Contest. Each participant was encouraged to bring in their original Halloween-themed artwork to be placed…
Auditions for “Grease” are Nov. 16-17
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Acting & Dance Company (MadCo) is holding auditions for all roles in the hit musical “Grease” on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16-17, at 2 p.m. Auditions…
Local landowners can access $25M for conservation in the Big Bend
Tall Timbers Contributor Landowners in 11 Florida counties will have the opportunity to tap into $25 million in federal financial assistance for land management practices and permanent land conservation thanks to a…
Farm Credit announces 2025 AgVacocator Scholarship Program
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Farm Credit of Northwest Florida announced the launch of the 2025 AgVocator Scholarship Program, which is intended to support the next generation of agricultural leaders. Applicants with…
JCS accelerated readers celebrate success
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Sixty-nine students recently celebrated reaching their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals at Jefferson County K-12 – A Community Partnership School (JCS). Elementary Teacher Nicole Roddenberry, who heads up…
Jefferson K-12 announces first quarter honor roll
Kindergarten All As: Akers, Alice; Alexander, Ronald; Banks, Jahkyi; Flowers, Jonathan; Guerrero, Aria; Lopez De Nava, Julian; Malone, Trenton; Morris, Auna; Perry, Savannah; Ransom, Jordan; Sigretto, Thomas; Steen, Heaven; Streicher, Kayson; Tillman,…
Warriors named to all-district team
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) has announced their District Three All-Star Team for the 2024 football season. Several players from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors were…
Culp’s return to clerk’s office to help sort out mess he created upsets some
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The courthouse corruption case refuses to go away entirely, its latest iteration a minor brouhaha caused by the return of one of the three defendants to the…
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