Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. From mini cakes and firewood to custom woodwork and raw honey, vendors bring handcrafted wares to Saturday market downtown. The Monticello Market welcomed visitors with a lively…
Avera-Clarke House approved as part of Monticello Historic District
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. After years of effort, the Barbera family’s journey to seal the 1890 Avera-Clarke House’s place in national history is progressing. The Queen Anne style home was constructed…
It’s time for Letters to Santa!
Please read the guidelines above and make sure that you get your letters sent so Santa can read them! For letters to be published in the newspaper, they must be delivered to…
Christmas IQ Test
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist It’s December, and the Christmas season is before us! We’ve heard the stories and sung the carols, but how much of the scriptural Christmas story do we…
Events for Dec. 2-5
DECEMBER 2 (Tuesday) Lego Club meets at 4 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205. Shepherd’s Hands Free Health Clinic is from 5:30 to 7:30…
Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary provides haven for hundreds of felines in Jefferson County
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. What began as a simple act of compassion has blossomed into Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary, a thriving 15-acre sanctuary in Jefferson County where more than a hundred cats…
ACA alumni basketball tournament planned
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. All former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior basketball players are invited to participate in a “Decades Basketball Tournament” on Saturday, Jan 10, in the ACA gymnasium. The…
Central Baptist claims Church League Tournament Championship
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Central Baptist Church of Aucilla captured the Madison County Parks and Recreation Church League Tournament title Tuesday night on Nov. 11, defeating New Mt. Zion of Madison…
Monticello to host All-American Christmas Dec. 6
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Downtown Monticello will sprinkle with lights, music and holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 6, as the community gathers for the annual Christmas celebration: this year’s theme is…
Jefferson County remains clear of CWD in deer population
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. With the recent confirmation of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Valdosta, Ga., area hunters have reason for caution as they enjoy deer season this year. So far,…
Planning Commission to hear comp plan amendment for major development
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Planning Commission is scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to consider a request for a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment in the Lloyd area. The meeting…
December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The days grow shorter, temperatures drop and schedules settle into a busy hum. Wintertime isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. It’s fairly ordinary for the stress of the…
Firefighters respond to multiple blazes as fire danger remains high
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Rescue Chief Derrick Burrus says that rains predicted for this week will likely not be sufficient to lift the ban currently in place on…
Winter sports are well underway
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Around Thanksgiving every year, football season wraps up and the local sports scene shifts into a whirlwind of basketball and soccer games that keep families and fans…
Jungle Jingle offers one-of-a-kind holiday fun: Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello’s own Santa, Jack Stevens, will be making a special appearance this holiday season during the Jungle Jingle event at the North Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit…
Florida black bear hunt is set to begin Saturday
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The first sanctioned hunting season for Florida black bears in a decade starts on Saturday, Dec. 6. During the season, which is planned to last until Dec….
The 1964 Bumblebee: Life at Howard Academy
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. With roots stretching back well into the 19th century, Howard Academy’s history is close to the hearts of many Monticello locals. When education was difficult to access…
Celestial events in December
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, December has some exciting celestial events in store, including the biggest meteor shower of the year. •…
The sweetness of the season: Christmas cookies and the joy of holiday baking
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Few traditions capture the magic of the holiday season quite like baking Christmas cookies. The warm aroma of cinnamon, sugar and vanilla drifting through the house instantly…
How to reduce your risk of being in an auto accident
Metro Media Driving a car or truck is part of daily life for most people. Commutes to work or school, leisure trips or time spent behind the wheel as part of a…