Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This is the third part to my previous column about dear Ali, my feral cat friend that I kidnapped and brought home with me. When I last left…
Ghoulish fun
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 26, the downtown area of Monticello was pumping with ghoulish energy, festive music and spirited costumes. The shops were open late, and many offered…
Congratulations GrannyKat’s winners!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In mid October, GrannyKat’s Bee Apiary and Learning Center hosted a unique creativity contest. The contest was held in coordination with this year’s Farm Tour, and the…
HOME IMPROVEMENT: De-Gunk your Gutters!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Fall brings with it the enchanting scent of pine needles and distant firewood, the first exhilarating chill of winter, and waves of dancing leaves that fall, crimson…
“What am I going to do with myself” is a dangerous question
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The November gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast took place on a chilly Thursday morning, Nov. 2, with Christ Episcopal Church as the host and Pam…
Community says farewell to County Commissioner Stephen Walker
Today, the community of Jefferson County said a somber farewell to Stephen Walker, a gentle and caring man who was loved, known and cherished by many. As the community as a whole…
Criminal cases for Reams, Culp and McNeill in discovery phase
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since the arrest on Sept. 20 of Kirk Reams, Warren “Charles” Culp and Justin “Tyler” McNeill on charges of Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud the…
Jury finds Sharpe guilty on all counts
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, Henry A. Sharpe, born April 25, 1972, of Monticello, Fla., went to trial on three charges stemming from his arrest at the scene…
Jefferson County to gain new K9
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District has partnered with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for a grant application for a specialty K9 through the Florida Safe Schools K9…
Ashlyn Antoine to go to Regionals
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 27, Jefferson County K-12 held a Spelling Bee. Eleven students from across the school participated, competing for a chance to compete at regionals. Each…
Tant kicks off 2024 campaign
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A diverse crowd packed The Porch on the Green last Wednesday, Oct. 25, to show their support for re-electing Rep. Allison Tant in 2024 to her seat…
Teacher Spotlight: Mimi Replogle
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…
Community invited to learn about ways to get involved with FCA Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is once again established at Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS). It has a corps of trained student leaders, the endorsement of JCS…
Police, phones, and all-around progress: A snapshot of 1920s Monticello
Rebekah Sheats Contributor One hundred years ago, Monticello may have been a quiet little town, but its police force was one to be reckoned with. This might seem surprising since the town…
Jefferson Arts Gallery Annual Art Festival
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson Arts Gallery hosted over a dozen local artists, who gathered on the front lawn of the gallery to set up tents…
Red Ribbon Week
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Jefferson County Commissioner Stephen Walker killed in wreck
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Oct. 29, just before 5 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a wreck in Wakulla County involving two vehicles. FHP was assisted at the…
Wayward ember causes large debris fire
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a brush fire that was reportedly out of control….
Lone shoppers beware
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A local Monticello woman, Josie Bridges, nearly fell victim to a possible burglary scam last Wednesday at the Governor Square Mall while doing some shopping. She managed…
Ponderings…Fields of life
Not every day is going to be an amazing day. There are going to be days that sit in your soul like a bag of old socks, crusty and festering, putrid and…