This is the perfect time of year for reflection. The sun sets sooner (or appears to because we moved our clocks around), so the world gets dark and cold much sooner than…
Keep holiday fun safe
Florida Department of Health – Jefferson The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH – Jefferson) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season. From traveling to…
Share the warmth: Donate coats and winter accessories
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Has your child outgrown a coat recently? Or do you have a coat you’re just not wearing much anymore? What about scarves, socks and gloves? You can…
Chamber launches new Growers Market at The Circle
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 20, the courthouse circle was all a-buzz with excitement as local farmers and makers set up small booths next to CowHaus Coffee Co. to…
GrannyKat’s Contest winners collect their prizes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In time for this year’s Farm Tour, which took place in October, GrannyKat’s Bee Apiary and Learning Center held a special contest for local artists, in which…
Behind the rhyme
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people call themselves lovers of music, and one of the very first kinds of music we are subjected to is nursery rhymes, which are often sung…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Welcome to Zone 9
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Just when I was getting into full swing with my cool weather crops, I saw that the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently issued a new Plant Hardiness Zone…
ACA elementary students have Red Ribbon Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Elementary students at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held a Red Ribbon Week during Nov. 13-17 to emphasize the importance of living drug free. For these young students,…
State seeks to disqualify Collins Law Firm from representing Reams
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the criminal case of suspended Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and his co-defendants, Warren Charles Culp and Justin Tyler McNeill, the state is seeking to bar…
Councilman Jones recognized for continued education in public service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Councilman John Jones was recently awarded the Gold Level Certificate of Excellence by the Florida League of Cities (FLC) in recognition of his commitment and dedication…
Monticello Christmas is happening this Friday!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Friday, Dec. 1, downtown Monticello will come alive with holiday cheer, as the city gears up for one of the most anticipated and festive nights of…
Another alarm raised about possible truck stop at Nash Road
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If a planned truck fueling station comes to the corner of U.S. 19 and Nash Road, as area residents expect it will, Jefferson County may well lose…
Inflation is one of the cruelest taxes devised by government
When the federal government tries to deliver more services or free stuff than it can pay for, it either raises taxes on its citizens or more than likely it prints new money…
Ponderings…Problem solving
I’d like to offer an update on the progress of dear Ali, the feral cat I have welcomed into my home. She is finally warming back up to me after her traumatic…
Monticello welcomes The Rakkasan – Art & Collectables
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As dusk approached on Veterans Day in downtown Monticello, bright lights shone out from the windows of a new business in town, as The Rakkasan – Art…
Grand Opening of Glazed Over Bakery and Deli Dec. 1, 2-8 p.m.
Submitted by Glazed Over For people wondering about the official opening of the new Bakery and Deli in historic downtown Monticello, the wait is nearly over. We are thrilled to announce that…
Community organizations partner up to build ramps
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 20, the Monticello Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Academy joined forces with the Monticello Kiwanis Club and FL Cares in the efforts of building…
Betta home for Betta
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. We have all seen the sad little cups of brightly-colored, long-finned fish at the pet store. Some may even take pity on the unfortunate animals and purchase…
Beware of Benadryl
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Is your dog an itchy fella? We aren’t talking about the occasional scratch behind the collar. We are talking about the all-consuming scratching, licking and chewing that…
Hidden damage lurking in plain sight
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Any homeowner wants to take the best care of their house. Most of us can remember to mow the lawn and clear the gutters with relative ease;…