Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people in America celebrate Labor Day. It’s been a federal holiday for nearly 130 years and celebrates the social and economic achievements of workers. Teachers are…
Volleyball is back at JCS!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. After a gap of several years, Jefferson County Schools (JCS) once again has a volleyball program, with a full schedule for both junior varsity and varsity players….
Teacher/Coach retires after 19 years
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At the close of the 2022-2023 school year, long-term teacher and head coach, Daryl Adams hung up his teaching career, retiring from his position at Aucilla Christian…
ACA seniors start with sunrise gathering
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Class of 2024 at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) started their last year of high school with a Senior Sunrise gathering on Wednesday, Aug. 9. As dawn…
Free health clinic on Sept. 5
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Operation Christmas Child plans workshop
Susan Crocker Contributor Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry is one of the outreach ministries of Samaritan’s Purse, an international, evangelical Christian, humanitarian aid organization led by Franklin Graham. Volunteers with Operation Christmas…
Turnovers get the best of the Tigers
Lee Trawick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers traveled to Hamilton County Trojans for their 2023 season opener. The two teams had previously faced off against one another in their preseason…
Weather hampers Warriors’ contest
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Aug. 25, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team hosted the Knights of Halifax Academy, from Daytona Beach, Fla. Like some other contests…
*IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT IDALIA*
SANDBAGS AVAILABLE Bring your own shovel, but bags and sand are free. LOCATIONS: Jefferson County Fire Rescue, 57 Martin Rd. Old Lloyd Post Office, 8781 Old Lloyd Rd. Wacissa Fire Station, 14496…
County/Clerk of Court accounting problems continue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A problem is apparently bedeviling the county’s purchasing and accounts payable system, one that came to light because of complaints from vendors who have not been paid…
Focus of county’s legal dispute with entertainment venue shifts to fees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A flurry of motions have been filed of late by the attorneys in the legal battle between the county and the wedding/entertainment venue known as the Homestead…
Who is governing Jefferson County School District?
To the Editor, For the last several years the Jefferson County School District has been in disarray. It leads to the question: Who is governing Jefferson County School District? Is it the…
Rotary expanding Military Tribute Banner Program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary International of Monticello is again accepting applications for its Military Tribute Banner Program. Each banner features the photo, name and branch of service for a different…
At the root of it all
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people think of English as one of several Romance languages, a group of languages that emerged from Late Latin in Europe, some of which are Spanish,…
Free art workshop every Wednesday night!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For artists who have a hard time concentrating at home, or who are eager to meet and network with other artists in their area, Starling Musings is…
License-free saltwater fishing day is September 2
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s license-free fishing days offer the perfect opportunity for youth and adults to experience one of the South’s favorite pastimes. During these specific days, all recreational anglers,…
Meet Bunji – therapy dog extraordinaire!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Shannon Schiller, a love of animals has always been a big part of life. Even at a very young age, Shannon reveals that she was always…
ALDI is acquiring Winn-Dixie
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Change is coming for Monticello’s Winn-Dixie grocery store on South Jefferson Street, which was established here in 1977 and underwent a major renovation in November of 2021….
County is asked to explain uncorrected audit deficiencies
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A joint legislative committee charged with maintaining oversight of government operations in Florida is asking county officials to explain reported audit deficiencies that have gone uncorrected for…
Letter to the Editor
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