Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents accustomed to getting their prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will have to go elsewhere for their medical needs in the future….
Beware of money laced with fentanyl
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Aug. 15, the wife of a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy contacted her husband with a frightening story. She informed him that she had recently…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for those impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Florida Department of Emergency Management Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 5, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted…
The return to routine
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last week, events at the Starling Musings gallery came to a screeching halt in observance of Hurricane Idalia, which wreaked havoc across several north Florida counties. The…
Know the signs of whooping cough
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. This can cause repeated coughing bouts that could last for two…
Healthcare Hero: Marcia Day Paulk
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Marcia Day Paulk is a Registered Nurse with a plethora of experience in her field and an abundance of loving concern for all those in her care….
Idalia makes history in Big Bend
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Idalia proved less destructive than state officials had feared, given its magnitude, with Jefferson County – just west of where the eye of the storm made landfall…
After Idalia: Thankful for help from near and far
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Actions to ensure public safety kick into high gear when there’s a Category 4 hurricane coming to town. Thankfully, an impending storm of this magnitude brings lots…
Citizen praises Sheriff, Fire Rescue for outstanding service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nice to be commended for the outstanding performance of one’s duty; it’s doubly so when the praise comes from someone who himself is an exemplar of…
Ponderings…Power to the people
There is nothing that is so swiftly humbling as being without power for a prolonged period of time after a significant storm has been unleashed upon you and your home. There’s just…
Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When a dangerous storm heads our way, we all know it’s time to prepare. We stock food and water, trim trees, make sure our vehicles have plenty…
Keystone Federated Republican Women celebrates five-year anniversary
Submitted by Keystone Federated Republican Women The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) celebrated their five-year anniversary on July 24 in lieu of their regular meeting format. The KFRW members wore their red…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Don’t run from beauty
Since peeing off of the porch hadn’t made quite the splash I’d hoped for, I decided to move on to greater exploits. The first thing to catch my eye was a lovely…
Second Saturday fun in the sun!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 12, the Monticello Merchants hosted yet another Second Saturday event, celebrating the best of Monticello vendors and small businesses in the downtown area. With…
American Red Cross to be providing meals at noon and 4pm on Sunday – Wednesday
The American Red Cross will be providing meals at noon and 4pm on Sunday – Wednesday at the following locations: WACISSA -Old Post Office at 14507 Waukeenah Hwy Monticello, FL 32344 ;…
Idalia slams Jefferson County
Laura Young ECBPublishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents were hit hard by hurricane Idalia on Wednesday, Aug. 30, suffering near 100 percent power outages and widespread structural damage across the county as fierce…
Citizen praises Sheriff, Fire Rescue for outstanding service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s nice to be commended for the outstanding performance of one’s duty; it’s doubly so when the praise comes from someone who himself is an exemplar of…
Full of holes and fictional
After two impeachment attempts, based on a politically motivated fake dossier paid for by President Trump’s political enemies, it turned out that the dossier was like a leaky boat, without bilge pumps,…