Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Express, providing affordable and easy transportation to and from Tallahassee, is now officially in business. The bus shuttle service began in December, according to Big…
McNeill wins county spelling bee
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With the winning word “bovines,” seventh grade student Mae McNeill became this year’s Jefferson County Spelling Bee champion! Second place went to sixth grade student Preston Cooksey,…
Ponderings…Coming full-circle: a home for Todd
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Back in May of 2022, I published a column titled “You’ve got to be kitten me!” In this article, I announced the arrival of my latest foster, Todd,…
Free health clinic on Feb. 7
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Jump for JOY
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Outreach for Youth (JOY) reports that their 13th year of “Spreading Christmas Cheer” was a big success in serving families in Jefferson County. The organization’s treasurer,…
Enjoy lighthearted fun with final weekend of Blithe Spirit
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The British fantasy-comedy Blithe Spirit is on stage at the Monticello Opera House for one final weekend, Feb. 3 and 4. The story, like most comedies, explores…
Answering God’s call
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Dec 18, 2022, the Monticello Nazarene Church board voted unanimously to grant long-standing member, Samantha Wainright, a local ministerial license. Wainright, who has been a member…
From the AD’s Desk
Dear Tiger Fans, Boy this 2022-23 season of high school athletics is just flying by! Let me bring you up to date on a number of exciting things happening at your Jefferson…
Meet Sid the sloth!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Red light radiates from a heat lamp throughout the newest residence at the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC). It’s keeping the temperatures at a toasty 80-plus degrees,…
Tri-County Electric has first broadband customer
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. True to his promise to elected officials in the four-county region that Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc. (TCEC) serves, CEO and Executive Director Julius Hackett announced recently the…
Thank you to Monticello and surrounding areas
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Monticello-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift…
Why Not Walk?
This is “my view” regarding the “My View” piece in the January 18, 2023, Monticello News titled “Golf Carts.” While I agree with the columnist’s premise of using golf carts to safely…
Nazarene Church closing down Resource Center
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello First Church of the Nazarene, located at 1590 N. Jefferson St., has announced that it will regretfully be closing its Community Resource Center. The Center,…
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT – NICOLE RODDENBERRY
Heather Ainsley 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…
Nathaniel Pye exhibit “The North Florida Dream of a Native Son: This is My Place, These are My People” to open on Feb. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. An exhibit of watercolors by North Florida artist Nathaniel Pye will be featured at Jefferson Arts Gallery during the month of February. The opening reception for the…
Monticello Badcock store named 15th in the nation
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a big year for the local Monticello Badcock Furniture store, as they placed 15th in the nation based on their performance over the last year….
Will A-Building be ready for county’s bicentennial?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With more than $3 million already invested in the restoration of Old Monticello High School – more commonly known as the A-Building – some officials are wondering…
Monticello breaks ground for community orchard
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Jan. 20, in observance of Florida Arbor Day, city officials and staff, as well as volunteers from the local community came together to plant eight beautiful…
Community bids AMC’s Dr. Baxley a fond farewell
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Animal lovers in the Monticello community got some heart-breaking news on Jan. 2 of this year. Beloved veterinarian, Dr. Carrie Lee B. Baxley of Animal Medical Clinic,…
Does the energizer bunny have health problems?
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. What are energy drinks? Energy drinks are caffeinated beverages meant to increase alertness, attention and energy. Along with caffeine, these drinks typically contain high levels of various…