Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warrior and current Troy University Trojans softball standout, Kelly Horne, was recently listed as one of the nation’s “Top 100” players…
A flag for every classroom at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All classrooms at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) once again have the Stars and Stripes on display, following a special flag ceremony on Friday, Jan. 13, that brought…
A Veteran’s Living Honorary Legacy
Ollie Nimmons King Contributor Hello readers and fellow comrades: On Jan. 24, 2023, if it is the Lord’s will, Aldolphus B. King, Sr., a wounded Vietnam veteran, will be 80 years old….
Florida Farm Bureau Internship program accepting applications
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) has an important role across Florida, including the farming communities in North Florida. Each year, the FFB hosts interns throughout its offices…
Calling all chili cooks
Eva Stroud ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 7 p.m., a Chili Cook-Off & BrewFest will be hosted by Chris O’Brian of Forgotten Coast K9. The event will…
Soup’s on at Altrusa
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Altrusa International of Monticello is busy collecting orders for its Eighth Annual Souper Tuesday Fundraiser. Yes, it’s that time! Members have begun visiting more than 120 local…
Capt. Todd Nichols retires from Navy
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. After a distinguished career, Captain Todd Nichols held a retirement ceremony honoring his forty years of Naval service on Oct. 28, 2022, at the Norfolk Yacht and…
Local soccer registration still open!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who may have missed the Jan. 7 soccer registration day at the Jefferson County Recreation Park, it is not too late! Sign-up for this year’s…
Honoring veterans with Wreaths Across America
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, just before the New Year holiday, individuals wishing to bring honor and remembrance to military veterans participate in Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America (WAA)…
JCS holds first middle school science fair
Submitted by Jefferson County K-12 Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) held an inaugural Middle School Science Fair on Dec. 14, 2022. Science fairs ask students to design and perform their own experiments and…
Controversy surrounds Story Time: Discrimination or sensationalism?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Former actor, Kirk Cameron, says he was turned down a story hour slot by more than 50 public libraries, calling it “unfair and illegal treatment.” The story…
Locals join national softball program
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Two local athletes will be joining a national softball program, working in the coaching arena. The Lady Dukes – Davis 16U team out of Tallahassee is a…
City’s customers get break on utility bill
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello residents will get a modicum of relief on their next utility billing as compensation for any excess use of water during the recent hard freeze. On…
Property tax exemptions expanded
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. A ruling went into effect statewide on Sunday, Jan. 1, that increased the homestead and related tax exemption amounts for certain individuals from $500 to $5,000. Those…
City to plant public fruit orchard for Florida Arbor Day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello has an exciting project planned to observe Florida Arbor Day in 2023. A public fruit orchard is being planted on a parcel of…
Law Enforcement Appreciation Week – Thank you for your service
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up at your…
Aucilla Christian Academy wins on Senior Night
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Both the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) girls and boys basketball teams celebrated Senior Night at home on Friday, Jan. 6, by defeating the Ocala Christian Crusaders. The…
Healthcare Heroes – Meet Nurse Practitioner Kasey Hughey
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kasey Hughey says there wasn’t really any question that she would enter the field of nursing for her profession. It feels to her like everyone in her…
Monticello gets new mayor
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Second-term Councilwoman Gloria Cox is Monticello’s new mayor. Cox’s colleagues elected her to the position on Tuesday evening, Jan. 3, replacing longtime Mayor Julie Conley, who was…
MLK Day parade is Jan. 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center of Monticello (MLK Center) has special events planned for the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth and life….