Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Business Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Members and their guests packed the Perkins Banquet Hall of the Monticello…
Meet Your Neighbor – Addyson Wheeler
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Addyson Wheeler, a young Jefferson County resident with big goals and a bright future. She originally lived in Boston, Ga., but she says that her family…
SHINE gives free Medicare counseling
Submitted by Christopher Polzer SHINE Liason Older Floridians are encouraged to review plan options during Open Enrollment Tallahassee –Advantage Aging Solutions is reminding residents that the program called Serving Health Insurance Needs…
ACA heart screenings honor ‘Koda
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has found many ways to honor the memory of Dakota Hagan, who was a senior there when he unexpectedly passed away from natural…
Feeling under the weather?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you been feeling a little less than your best lately? Have you noticed an unexpected change in your energy levels or mood, or perhaps an increase…
Healthcare Heroes – Angie Williams
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Working in the healthcare system is not for the faint of heart. It takes strong, intelligent and compassionate people to take on the ills of the world…
Why is Friday 13th believed to be unlucky?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. If you go anywhere around the world, you will find superstitious traditions. Some say that you should knock on wood or throw salt over your shoulder for…
Staying a little stitious
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. From black cats and cawing crows to deadly haircuts and broken mirrors, some people get the heebie-jeebies when it comes to superstitions and old wive’s tales. Although,…
I LOVE 4-H!!!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The first week of October always offers a flurry of 4-H activity across Jefferson County, with special events every day to celebrate the 2023 National 4-H Week…
Aucilla Christain Academy recognizes former Athletes
Aucilla Christain Academy Contributor Aucilla Christian Academy recently celebrated the remarkable achievements of three former students, Elizabeth Hightower, Megan Schofill, and Kelly Horne, who continue to excel in their respective sports on…
October art classes at Starling Musings
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each month, the Starling Musings art gallery and shop hosts a variety of affordable art classes and free community workshops. Their goal is to provide the artistic…
HVAC/R and Other Career and Workforce Programs at NFC Open House
North Florida College Contributor Starting Spring Semester 2024, the inaugural North Florida College HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) certification program will begin training at its Perry Location on 319…
From the superintendent’s desk: State Mandated FAST PM1
Dear families, friends, and staff, Students in grades K-10 recently took the state mandated Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1). PM1 results are now available electronically on the…
Community invited to Tiger Night at JCS Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s Tiger Night (a.k.a. Open House) at Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) on Tuesday, Oct. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. The evening is a great opportunity…
Community BBQ on Saturday at the Rec Park at noon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A Community BBQ begins at noon on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Rec Park (1380 Mamie Scott Dr.). This event, presented by The Community Affairs Organization,…
Planning for a patio
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s a great time of year to be outside, especially considering this gorgeous bout of fall weather we’ve been having! Gardening can be a great excuse to…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Radical acceptance
When I started my educational journey back when dinosaur tracks were still fresh on the ground, integration was also relatively fresh. Though I was surrounded occasionally by racism, I never bought into…
Elizabeth Baptist Church 192nd Homecoming is Sunday, Oct. 15
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth Baptist Church was founded in 1831 and has a long history of sharing the Christian faith in Jefferson County to this day. Pastor Glenn Canup and…
Tigers shut out by Jaguars
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School Tigers are still seeking their elusive first win of the season after falling to the Jaguars of Gadsden County High School, 55-0,…
Warriors extend winning streak
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team extended their winning streak to 5-0 on Friday, Oct. 6, when they defeated a long-time rival, the Knights…