First coming to use in the 1800s, “keep your chin up” came to be a popular expression for encouraging people to press on through difficult circumstances and to never give up. It…
CareerSource seeks Jefferson business leader for its board
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource Capital Region (CSCR) has announced openings for two seats on its volunteer board of directors. They are seeking business leaders from Jefferson and Gadsden counties to…
Wizarding night proves fun for all
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 18, there was magical mischief afoot in one of the Downtown Monticello shops. Between the hours of 4-8 p.m., mysterious cloaked figures made their…
Butterfly conservation initiatives flutter in with the new year
Kate Richardson Tall Timbers The new year is shaping up to be big for butterflies, thanks in large part to the dedication and support of the Stoddard Bird Lab’s volunteer butterfly experts,…
UF seeks input to support Florida farmers
U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor As a part of a grant project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Florida (UF) invites current and aspiring Florida farmers to…
Court awards county $1M-plus in restitution from Reams, Culp and McNeill
More monies possibly to be awarded to county Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County will be receiving a little more than $1 million in restitution, stemming from misappropriations and other financial…
Flamingo vs. Mockingbird
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida lawmakers may once again try to make the flamingo the state bird, in lieu of the current mockingbird. House Bill 81, which Republican Representative Jim Mooney,…
Impact fees won’t be coming this year
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County won’t be imposing impact fees, at least not in 2025. The Board of County Commissioners recently terminated the agreement with the consultant that was to…
Guardian ad Litem volunteer Jana McConnaughhay honored by Florida Bar
The Florida Bar Contributor The Florida Bar recognized 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients at a Jan. 16 ceremony at the Supreme Court of Florida. Established…
Chamber members can apply for local small business grants
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has launched a grant program as another way to support local entrepreneurs. The program is designed to help Chamber members grow,…
Couple adopts grave of fallen soldier from Monticello; seeks information
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. A Dutch couple, Martien and Maria Lemmerling, have adopted the grave of a soldier from Monticello who was killed in action during World War II and was…
MY VIEW: The price of eggs
Eggs are ten dollars at the store, which is almost unimaginable. For too long we have disparaged chickens. I think chickens have gotten revenge. Our language does not laud chickens. “Hey, are…
Corey Aguilar makes President’s List
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Corey Aguilar of Monticello, Fla., has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Fall 2024 President’s List, according to the Merit Pages reporting service. Full-time undergraduate…
NFC announces President’s List and Dean’s List
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida College recognizes the following Sentinels from Jefferson County for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Fall Term 2024. The students on the President’s…
Entries sought for Black History Month Contests deadline is Feb. 3
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in contests during February, which is recognized in the United States as Black History…
Madison earns bachelor’s degree
Mary Madison Contributor Brooke Alease Madison, granddaughter of Sam, Sr. and Mary Madison, was one of the 110th commencement 2024 Fall Semester candidates who graduated on Thursday, Dec. 19, from Georgia State…
NFC 2024 summer and fall graduates recognized
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its 2024 Summer and Fall Term. “Earning a degree or workforce certificate demands…
Three score and seven years of wisdom
Score derives from the Old Norse skor, meaning notch or incision. Back in the 13th century, shepherds would carve notches into wood to tally their sheep, one notch for each set of…
Forgiving our spouse for not being perfect
If you’ve already blown your New Year’s resolutions, I have a suggestion. Resolve to do only one thing this new year: Forgive your spouse for not being perfect. Several years ago, while…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church hosts leadership prayer breakfast
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5905 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville, invites everyone to join them for their Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 26,…