Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. I have always been a reader. Even when I don’t have time to sit down and read full chapters of a novel, I still enjoy catching a…
GRANDPA CARRIED A GUN…
My old Grandpa said to me, “Son, there comes a time in every man’s life when he stops bustin’ knuckles and starts bustin’ caps and usually it’s when he becomes too old…
Chamber hears latest from Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During the March 7 program for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon, members and guests heard an overview and update on the Florida Trust for Historic…
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The week of March 20-26 is nationally recognized as Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). This week is the perfect time to help share facts about drugs,…
Moon mountain named Mons Mouton in honor of Black History Month
Adyson Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. In honor of Black History Month, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, NASA announced that they are renaming a large, 60-mile wide mountain. The feature formerly called Leibnitz Beta…
Second Harvest brings “rainbow of foods” program to senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than 50 people came out to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center on Monday, March 20, for a Produce Market and Nutrition Education program that included an…
City sewer treatment plant to go green
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. More than three years after Monticello officials began pursuing the installation of a 500 kW solar array at the wastewater treatment plant to…
Should recreational pot be dispensed in Monticello?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials appearac to be of a mindset that if recreational marijuana were to be legalized and medical marijuana dispensaries were to dispense it in the town,…
Anna Dollar bound for nationals in Americanism Essay Contest
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Branch 34 has announced the winners in this year’s Americanism Essay Contest. Anna Dollar, a tenth-grade home-schooled student from Monticello, won first place…
If there ever was a time…consider now!
A long, long, long time ago, when I turned 18 years old, I registered to vote as a Democrat. As time went on, I left the Democrat Party and joined the Republican…
Two locals win scholarships
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation awards scholarships to area high school seniors who have overcome significant barriers and have achieved success, both in the…
Monticello Chiropractic Center now open
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, March 21, Monticello became the beneficiary of a brand new chiropractic office. Joseph Herring, owner and chiropractor of Madison Chirotherapy, has opened up a secondary…
Middle Florida Baptist Association welcomes new Associational Mission Strategist
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. During their Fall Annual Meeting in October of 2022, the Middle Florida Baptist Association welcomed Pastor David Garrett to fill the position of Associational Mission Strategist. “We…
Triple L members and guests join for music and songs
Debbie Snapp Contributor Triple L (Living Long & Lovin’ it!) is a senior group sponsored by the Monticello First Baptist Church (MFBC.) The members came together in February for a meeting, lunch…
Monticello man killed as car crashes through Walmart entrance in Thomasville, Ga.
By: Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been reported by authorities that on Wednesday morning, just before 12 noon, a 2012 gray Toyota Camry, driven by an 18 year old boy…
School Board: Emancipation Day should stay a school holiday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Approval of school calendars for the next three years was the first action item on the agenda for the regular meeting of the Jefferson County School Board…
County trying to acquire old gym building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The 75-year-old building on South Water Street that formerly served as the old high school’s gymnasium may yet get a facelift and a new lease on life,…
Sunshine just ain’t what it used to be in the Sunshine State
National Sunshine Week has been celebrated every March since 2005. It is supposed to be a celebration of your right as a citizen to know and see the inner workings of government….
Brynwood celebrates Black History and recognizes Employee of the Year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Staff, residents and volunteers at Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center came together to bring awareness to Black History on Feb. 22. Their celebration included special food, recognitions,…
ACA BETA Club hosts outreach for local animal shelter
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last month, the Aucilla Christian Academy BETA club put together a community outreach drive with local animal shelter, Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, as the beneficiary. The…