Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The board of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) is sponsoring a silent auction now through Thursday, Dec. 21. JSCC Director Mazie Woodson-Glenn asks the community to…
Planning Council receives national award
Submitted by Apalachee Regional Planning Council Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) based in Tallahassee, Fla., has received the 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for…
Protect your pipes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With the recent temperamental weather fluctuations that often come with living in Florida, many homeowners may face the concern of having pipe damage, after cold-snap freezes, and…
Acaletics Green Party lights up JCS with student success
Dr. Ida Walker JCS Math Coach The halls of Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) were alive with cheers and applause as more than 150 students celebrated their math prowess at the school’s…
JCS Basketball gets underway
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Basketball season has just started, and the Jefferson Tigers have full schedules for both the boys and girls teams. See the charts for game dates and times…
Prepare to see ‘that’ family member this holiday
You love your family. But truth be told, you’re just not excited about seeing one or two members at your next holiday get-together. There’s nothing horribly wrong with them. They just rub…
Christmas traditions we’ve said “Bah Humbug” to
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. As we are ramping up for the Christmas holidays and kicking off a month-long shopping spree, it’s a great time to take a look at Christmas traditions…
Mickey’s Movie Review: “Sound of Freedom”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. If you are looking for a great film to rent or stream, “Sound of Freedom” is a riveting portrayal of the horrors of chid trafficking. The film…
Pop’s Sanitation loses industrial park home
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials’ recent approval of the sale of a surplus building at the industrial park went without a hitch, unlike the contentious debate that ensued when the…
Vance Drawdy arrested for cocaine possession
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Vance Harris Drawdy, who has qualified as a Republican candidate in the 2024 election for Jefferson County Sheriff, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 29. He was booked…
Letters to Santa
Its time again for LETTERS TO SANTA!! Please read the guidelines below and make sure that you get your letters sent so Santa can read them!! Deadline for publication in the newspaper…
Will JCS earn a “C” this year?
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Most of the Nov. 13 meeting of the Jefferson County School Board was set aside for a presentation from Jackie Pons, principal at Jefferson County K-12 School…
Read Local – Support Local Support community journalism
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital…
Thank You
A year ago, the Monticello Rotary Club initiated a program to honor military veterans with close ties to Jefferson County. With the approval of the Jefferson County Commissioners, 36 veterans were recognized…
United Way of the Big Bend extends helping hand
Berneice Cox, President/CEO United Way of the Big Bend Even before the magnitude of Hurricane Idalia was felt in our Big Bend region, United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) sent out…
Tree of Remembrance honors loved ones and supports Big Bend Hospice
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The holidays often give us special opportunities to cherish family members, friends and those we love. As we use cards, gifts and gatherings to connect during this…
CERT to hold Open House Dec. 14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The adult and teen volunteers for Jefferson County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) invite the public to their Open House on Thursday, Dec. 14. The event will…
Nikki Fried makes tour stop in Monticello
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried visited Monticello on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 14, as her statewide Take Back Florida tour came through the Big Bend. The Community…
Peanut Butter Challenge Gets Results!
Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS Extension Service Jefferson County During the month of October 2023, Jefferson County rallied together and collected 1,335 lbs. of peanut butter for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge! Thank you…
A brief history of early Jefferson County education
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that a good education has an immensely positive impact on youths’ development. As children grow, their knowledge and critical thinking skills must also…