Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The entire community is invited to gather for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Elizabeth Baptist Church. The program begins at 6 p.m., and the church is…
The Jefferson County-Florida 4-H Speech Contest was a success!
Submitted by UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Service The county level of this year’s 4-H Speech Contest has ended. The 4-H Speech Contest, formally known as the Tropicana 4-H Speech Contest, has multiple…
Jefferson County Crime Rates 2021 vs 2020
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s crime rate dropped in 2021 compared with 2020, a trend reflected at the local level. The latest Annual Uniform Crime Report (AUCR) from the Florida Department…
300+ local students reading local news through Newspapers in Education
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing, Inc. has become a community partner with ALL of our local schools to support teachers and students across the curriculum. This literacy partnership with schools…
Magnolia Garden Circle decorates Opera House for Holiday Open House
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The windows that front the historic Monticello Opera House currently showcase ornately decorated Christmas trees, thanks to ladies of the Magnolia Garden Circle of the Monticello Garden…
Developing lawful, resilient and productive citizens: A small history of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches are a unique but successful program run throughout the state of Florida. From its humble beginnings in Live Oak to a statewide…
Unique gifts from local artist: Jessie Beck!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re still struggling to find that perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list, you’re going to want to keep reading! 29-year-old Jessie Beck is…
ANIMAL ADOPTIONS
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Coach Kennedy to be honored for 500th Win
Shelbi McCall Jefferson County Schools Jefferson County K-12 and the Monticello community are honoring Coach Pat Kennedy for his 500th career win on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. before the Jefferson…
Ridge Road nearly set for paving
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After months of waiting, residents of Ridge Road in the Casa Bianca Subdivision will be glad to hear that the paving of their private road is nearing…
Emerald’s Gem Box…Happy Birthday, Logan
This past Monday, Dec. 12, my handsome little grandson, Logan, turned two years old. I teasingly say that I had never been a “boy mom/grandma” and this is a whole new adventure…
Thank you for your continued support
ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article, How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle, outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice benefit. The story illustrates how patient…
Your invited to a PAJAMA PARTY!
On Thursday, Dec. 15, Experience Monticello will present their first Christmas Pajama Party. Grab the family or your favorite friends, put on your most comfortable and festive holiday jammies and join in…
Kaila Hardee fundraiser: Last week for orders!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As Kaila Hardee and her family continue the ongoing battle with cancer, local members of the community look for ways of supporting them through this difficult time….
Tigers defeated by Cowboys
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Dec. 9, the Jefferson County K-12 Tigers varsity basketball team hosted a long-time rival, the Cowboys of Madison County High School. It was a relatively…
Sharon Carraway brings message of “lively hope”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday morning, Dec. 1, the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by St. Margaret Catholic Church in their fellowship hall, which was decorated for the Christmas…
Wanted for questioning
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local law enforcement is hoping that the community can help identify individuals and vehicles of interest that may have been involved in a series of break-ins. Footage,…
Monticello Christmas Christmas Around the World!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The streets of Monticello shone brightly on Friday night, Dec. 2, as members of the community gathered in the downtown area for a cheerful celebration of one…
Big Bend Hospice breaks ground on local office
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is one step closer to having an office in Jefferson County, a development that will make a significant difference for the medical personnel,…