Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Three years ago, I purchased a small book from a local estate sale. My first source of intrigue was its clear age, with its browned pages and…
Is a sinkhole forming in your yard?
Submitted by Suwannee River Water Management District With the recent heavy rainfall across north-central Florida following the prolonged dry period, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District) wants to ensure local residents…
Meet the new county forester, Jimmy McQuigg
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this summer, the Florida Forest Service in Jefferson and Leon counties welcomed a new forester, Jimmy McQuigg. McQuigg was born and raised on St. Simon’s Island,…
United States VS Donald J. Trump
Trump likes to claim he is a victim. He shoots himself in the foot then cries “I’ve been shot in the foot, oh poor me, send me money”. His two federal indictments…
Boys State 2023
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Across the nation, hundreds of boys gather in universities during the summer. They are all juniors in high school, and they must be exemplary students, both in…
Monticello observes ‘See You at the Library’ day
Submitted by Bill Snyder A wonderful time was had celebrating National ‘See You at the Library’ day at the Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 5. The hour…
Three books to read when struggling with anxiety
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Approximately 40 million adults are affected by an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. One-half of people diagnosed with anxiety are also diagnosed with depression. Anxiety…
Flat track racing builds a family’s bond
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Imagine what it is like to race flat track. You line up among other racers on your trusty dirt bike or motorcycle, feeling the anticipation bubble up…
IMPORTANT SCHOOL NEWS!! JCS delays start of school year!
Jefferson County K-12 will be postponing the start of the 2023-2024 school year, due to unavoidable delays in the repair of the campus A/C system. While Open House dates have not changed,…
Commissioners raise fire and solid waste assessments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently approved two resolutions that reimpose the special assessments that fund fire protection and solid waste collections, increasing the annual amounts that city and county…
City officials relearn lesson about developments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing Inc. City officials are relearning a lesson about the importance of requiring performance bonds and ensuring that these remain current in order to hold contractors and developers accountable…
Pride and relief
I’m from a small town in Northeast Indiana. The LaGrange Standard and News came out two times each week when I was growing up. Even as a youngster I enjoyed perusing through…
Standing the test of time
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it comes to history, our community certainly stands out. Jefferson County was established in January of 1827, making it among the oldest counties in Florida. Aside…
A farm with heart
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Nestled atop the rolling hills of Honey Lake Road, just across the Jefferson County line, is Heart Bar Farm, a work-in-progress farm with high hopes for the…
Healthcare Hero – Ernestine Keaton
Denise Vickers-Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. It takes a very special person to have the patience and compassion required when assisting elderly citizens on a daily basis. For hundreds of fortunate people over…
Tips to prevent heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Submitted by Florida Dept. of Health Summer is here and so are the high temperatures that can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages…
Find your medium at Starling Musings
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As many of you may know, I regularly teach an acrylic painting class at the Starling Musings art gallery and shop, located at 220 W. Washington St.,…
County eyeing possible tax increase
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have not yet definitively decided to keep the millage rate at the current level, which would represent a tax increase, but they are strongly disposed…
Local publisher named Florida Press Association Chair
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. If anyone seemed destined to be in the newspaper business, it would be Emerald Greene, Publisher of the Monticello News and the Jefferson County Journal. Emerald is…
Forgotten Coast K9 Changing Lives, Saving Lives; You are not Forgotten
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It was his experience working as a certified K9 handler for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office that inspired Chris O’Brian to pursue a career working exclusively with…