Submitted by Dave Hodges, President Gulf Wind Chapter National Railway Historical Society, Inc. The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Inc. (NRHS) has embarked on a project to begin…
Meet your neighbor: Jill Lynch
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jill Lynch, your passionate and friendly neighbor. She is a newer resident of Jefferson County, only having moved here last January. She was originally from southern…
Peeler addresses gossip in new book
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local pastor Nathan Peeler has a new book coming out at the end of August that takes a close look at the damage that the tongue can…
Warriors have successful “Kickoff Classic” preseason game
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team had a victorious outing for their “Kickoff Classic” preseason game on Friday, Aug. 18, when they hosted the Trojans…
Betsy Barfield inducted into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Betsy Barfield, a former Jefferson County commissioner and founder of the annual Dirty Pecan bike event, was recently honored in a ceremony in Gainesville for her contributions…
School district’s transition under federal scrutiny
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Federal authorities are reported to be investigating the manner in which the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) handled a multimillion dollar bid whose purpose was to hire…
Congrats to ECB Publishing, Inc.
This document is from an octogenarian’s personal perspective. I am proud to share of having two home towns – Madison my birth place and Monticello-Jefferson my residence. I have countless family members…
Finding friends at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is truly one of a kind. Throughout its nearly 110 years of operation, it has received countless awards, both nationally and locally. Additionally,…
Is there hope for Luna?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 8, 2019, the Monticello News published a story about a dog named Gayle, who was awaiting a forever home at a local animal shelter. Gayle…
A recipe for everybody
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…