Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most beautiful meteor showers is considered to be the Orionid Meteor Shower. This spectacular skyshow becomes active in late Sept and remains active until…
Everybody deserves a wake up call
Thank goodness our County Commission has instituted new accounting rules, procedures and policies. It seems The Gang Who Could Not Shoot Straight allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of our dollars. The alleged…
From Arrowheads to Aerospace: an educational event for all
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing Inc. Throughout the past few weeks, chances are you have spotted some flyers around town for Arrowheads to Aerospace: Floridians and Their Environment Over Time, a free public…
JCS volleyball has pink out for senior night
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The last home game of volleyball season for Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) on Tuesday, Oct. 10, included a pink out to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
Farm Tour 2023 showcases dazzling range of local agriculture
Laura Young and Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 16th Annual Farm Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15, gave adventurous souls rare access to dozens of farms, ranches and orchards across…
A tree’s view of recovery
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Trees have been on my mind a lot since Hurricane Idalia came through town. It’s hard to see pines snapped and giant oaks ripped from the earth….
Florida Forests Week
Jimmy McQuigg Forester for Jefferson and Leon County Florida Forest Service In recognition of the importance of Florida’s forests, the week of Oct. 22-28, 2023, is being celebrated across Florida as “Florida…
Come see the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show during the Florida Forest Festival 2023
Florida Forest Festival Contributor Can you imagine the thrill of watching an axe cutting through logs faster than a chainsaw or the fast footwork of a daring lumberjack trying to stay dry…
Uncovering hidden histories at the Keystone Genealogical Library
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Genealogical libraries are valuable community resources. There are filled with detailed historic records of places and people, albums of photographs from decades or even centuries ago, and…
Turning the Page: “Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found” by Gilbert King
Genre: Nonfiction My rating: 5/5 Synopsis: Author Gilbert King tackles the subjects of racism and injustice in the small town of Okahumpka, Fla., following the ravishing attack of a citrus baron’s wife…
Ridership picks up on shuttle service to Tallahassee
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The new Amazon facility in Tallahassee is already having an impact in Monticello, in terms of the ridership on the Big Bend Transit (BBT) express shuttle. Several…
County to launch its own app soon
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently waived a procurement policy, allowing them to enter into a services agreement for the development and support of an iPhone and Android app that…
Legislative delegation meeting set for Oct. 23
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s once again the time of year when Florida legislators make their annual treks to the respective counties that they represent to engage with their citizenry prior…
Lookin’ for pumpkin to do?
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fall brings cooler temperatures, brighter landscapes, darker nights and a bountiful harvest of fun things to do! Be sure to mark your calendar so that you don’t…
Halloween Fun
Ghoul’s Night Out 2023 Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 26, Experience Monticello welcomes residents to come on out to the downtown area and enjoy an evening of spirited festivities…
Pasture Walk & Talk program coming up
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. To provide information about pasture management and soil health, the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office is offering a free workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,…
Old Glory PCA Rodeo returns this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After the inaugural fun of the Rodeo last October, sponsor John Evans shared the following statement with Monticello News: “We will be putting the smack-down in Monticello,…
Suicide prevention softball tournament: honoring Reed Curry
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year marks the third annual memorial softball tournament for Reed Curry, a 15 year old boy who passed away on Nov 19, 2020. On that fateful…
Find heirloom plants at Goodwood’s Fall Plant Sale, Oct. 21 & 28
Rose Rodriguez Goodwood Museum & Gardens Finally! Fall is here and it’s time to get back in the garden. Not only is it more pleasant to work in the cooler temperatures, but…
Lions Club to host Car Show
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson County Lions Club will be hosting their Annual Car Show from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Lions Club is a…