Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 24, there will be a pet vaccine clinic set up in Monticello for residents to utilize free of charge. From 10 a.m. until 1…
Rotary to host Community Mixer on Aug. 22
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rotary Club of Monticello is hosting a Community Mixer on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Social, located at 80 N. Jefferson…
The Luckie Pearl cuts a red ribbon at new location
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This summer, The Luckie Pearl boutique marked four years in business with a relocation and significant expansion. Owner Vicki McLuckie first opened her shop’s doors in Monticello…
Vote NO on 4
Amendment 4: Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion Except as provided in Article X, Section 22, no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to…
Political Pronoun
Pesonal pronouns are substitutes or references for individuals or groups of people. That’s simple. Everyone uses personal pronouns when talking about family, friends, classmates, co-workers, and so on. So, when and how…
Our Disgraceful Secret Service
I spent 25 years in law enforcement in Florida, and two of the many troopers I worked with went to work for the Secret Service back in the 90’s. Back then and…
Reams and McNeill trial begins Monday
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The trial of two former officers of the Jefferson County Clerk of Court Office is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 19, and is expected to last…
Primary election ends Tuesday
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The primary election – the importance of which can’t be sufficiently emphasized – ends Tuesday, Aug. 20, with the polls set to be open from 7 a.m….
Officials prepare to reimpose three annual assessments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In quick succession, the Jefferson County Commission recently adopted three preliminary resolutions that set the stage for the reimposition of two special assessments that apply to nearly…
Eastern part of county to get better cell phone service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a recent meeting that lasted mere minutes, the Jefferson County Planning Commission approved a 235-foot telecommunications tower on a property near Frank Lacy Road and East…
Meet your neighbor – Cassandra Woodson
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Cassandra Woodson! Woodson was born and raised in Jefferson County. She lived in Tallahassee for some time in her adult years, but recently decided to move…
CareerSource to host Coffee with a Veteran
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource Capital Region (CSCR) will be hosting a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Friday, Aug. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. Veterans are invited…
Exploring the Letchworth-Love Mounds
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that Jefferson County is home to a state park? Resting on the border between Jefferson County and Leon County near Lake Miccosukee is the…
BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!
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Education in the early days
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Most counties in Florida began the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, August 12. Most North Florida children today either attend a public school, private school, or are…
Ancient shoreline in Florida connects Suwannee County rivers and springs underground
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Suwannee County is home to numerous rivers and freshwater springs, and there is a unique geographical feature that shows how the bodies of water are all connected….
Tall Timbers seeks public input for accreditation renewal
Tall Timbers Contributor The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Tall Timbers is pleased to announce…
Your hometown newspapers win 25 awards
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Awards luncheon held in Orlando on Friday, July 26, Greene Publishing, Inc., ECB Publishing, Inc. and the Riverbend News…
School board budgets $20.3M
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At a brief, public budget hearing on Monday, July 29, the Jefferson County School Board voted unanimously to tentatively set the millage rate at 5.3320 mills as…
Meeting discusses proposed Animal Control ordinance changes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday morning, Aug. 1, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting in the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex, located at 435 Walnut St. Among…
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