Frank Humphries Florida A&M University Pruning vines too early creates a higher risk of cold damage during unpredictable winter warm-ups and frost events. Muscadines are a grape native to the southeastern United…
234 years later: reflecting on the ratification of the Bill of Rights
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Dec. 15 marks the 234th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, a milestone moment in American history that continues to shape the nations laws,…
Christmas reflections with a touch of grace: There must be a tree
Mickey Starling Columnist In Florida, getting in the Christmas spirit can be a little tricky. December may be the wearer of many meteorological hats. It can be as “hot as blue blazes”…
Applications for Lands Protection Program open soon
Florida Dept. of Agriculture Contributor The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will open an application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP), beginning Monday, Dec. 15, at…
City officials wrestle with how actively to pursue code enforcement
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council recently engaged in general discussion on code enforcement, prompted by City Manager Kurt Mackiewicz and City Planner Quinn Atkinson. The two basically were…
AMF offers $20,000 in scholarships for seniors
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. High school seniors can apply for a statewide scholarship offered by the American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc. (AMF). A total of $20,000 in scholarship funds will…
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Story Submitted American Book Fest has announced the winners and finalists of the 22nd Annual Best Book Awards (BBA), one of the world’s largest international book award programs for mainstream, indie and…
The Biletnikoff Award Scholarship available for North Florida Counties
The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. Contributor The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, presented to the season’s outstanding FBS receiver in…
GH Liford reflects on grit, growth and global wins in 2025 Firefighter Challenge season
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. After a bittersweet finish in 2024, one Monticello native firefighter, Gene Henry (GH) Liford, returned to the Firefighter Challenge circuit this year with renewed drive, a…
Glaucoma awareness: silent threat to vision
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Glaucoma, often called the “silent thief of vision,” is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about three…
Kittens available for Christmas adoption
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking to add a little extra joy to your holiday season? Debbie Snapp of Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary is opening her doors to families ready to welcome a…
More than $4.5 million in funding announced for North Florida water resource projects
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects that will help strengthen…
Ten fire safety tips
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holiday season in full swing, homeowners are reminded that fire safety during this time of year is more crucial than ever. According to the National…
Practical gift ideas that bring joy and usefulness
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holiday season underway, many shoppers are searching for gifts that will be appreciated long after the wrapping paper is gone. Practical gifts often carry the…
Crochet Club donates baby blankets to pregnancy center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Jefferson Crochet Club had its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, they did something special for the community. Seven handmade, crocheted baby blankets with matching…
Monticello Police Department may be moving to new location
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After more than eight decades of being headquartered in the small building adjacent to city hall on Mulberry Street, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) may soon be…
Monticello Market vendors thank property hosts for their generosity
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. On Nov. 22, vendors at the Monticello Market came together to honor Pam and Barry Kelly with a gift basket filled with market products, a gesture of…
Chamber’s Student Leadership Academy completes ramp project with Kiwanis support
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Chamber of Commerce’s Student Leadership Academy, in partnership with the Monticello Kiwanis Club, completed construction of a wheelchair ramp on Monday, Nov. 24, at 2286 Lloyd…
Jefferson County Recreation Park is gearing up for another season of youth soccer!
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Sign-ups for the Jefferson County Recreation Dept. soccer program will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the park, located at 1380…
Thanksgiving blessings, one meal at a time
Shirley Gilley Contributor Rev. Martha B. Wilson had a vision about giving and described it this way: “I just wanted to bless anyone, by the aid of God by the Holy Spirit.”…