Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club undertook a new service project this year, inspired by the presentation at a recent club lunch meeting by the Guardian ad Litem Foundation…
Big Bend Hospice launches palliative care program
Bill Wertman Contributor To kick off their 40th Anniversary celebration this Fall, Big Bend Hospice (BBH) launched its new palliative care program, Transitions Supportive Care (TSC). Since 1983, BBH has positively impacted…
Sea level change
George M. Cole, Aucilla Research Institute Contributor Due to the sometimes misleading discussions of sea level change in the popular media, it is helpful to take a good look at the actual…
Musical mentors for Homeschool music students
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For some musicians, music just clicks. For others, any skill or talent related to their musical endeavors comes with practice. Lots and lots of practice. For most…
County asks city to return $4M grant to state
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials last week asked the City of Monticello to return a $4 million grant that the state awarded the two local governments back in March for…
FDOT plans two city-related projects
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello has gotten a bit of sweet deal from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), relative to the latter’s planned resurfacing of U.S. 19…
GEM Nails and More opens for business
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has a new business that combines a nail spa with an accessories boutique. GEM Nails & More, LLC, was incorporated in September of this year by…
Fields of Faith event highlights student testimony
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held a Fields of Faith event on Wednesday evening, Nov. 30, at Aucilla Christian Academy. Fields of Faith is an outreach…
Veterans honored at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Emerging Leaders class at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) organized and presented a special program in the school gym to honor military Veterans. The assembly, originally planned…
Read Local • Support Local Support community journalism
Emerald Greene Parsons 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 this…
New school board approves $700,000-plus in expenditures
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The reconstituted Jefferson County School Board recently got right to work after three new members were seated, approving more than $700,000 in expenditures right off the bat….
Pinnacle Art and Mirror cuts the red ribbon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pinnacle Art and Mirror, a frame shop that has been in operation at the Jefferson County Industrial Park for about one year, recently joined the Monticello-Jefferson County…
Trees of Remembrance honor loved ones and support 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…
ACA Honor Roll 1st Nine Weeks
K3 – Mrs. Green Tucker Anderson, Nate Baker, Hazel Louise Baxley, Leilah Davis, Thomas Demott, Jesse Grantham, Jackson Greene, Benson Hanway, Tyler Langley, Talon Montgomery, Sarah Grace Richardson, Ande Grayce Shupard, Sawyer…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear Friends, This first semester after regaining local control of our school district has brought joys, lessons and a view of a bright horizon. Student enrollment is up nearly 30%. Our Community…
“Japan Opens War on U.S., Bombs Honolulu, Manila” Delving into the history of Pearl Harbor
Lee Trawick ECB Publishing, Inc. As World War II (WWII) continued to mount in Europe, the United States remained a neutral position on the main stage. However, behind the scenes, it was…
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Submitted by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is excited to announce the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest…
More milkweed for more monarchs
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For a second year, the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) in Lamont, Fla., is expanding its active support for threatened monarch butterflies by updating the milkweed planting…
Monticello Christmas is this Friday!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Friday, Dec. 2, downtown Monticello will come alive with holiday cheer, as the city gears up for one of the most anticipated and festive nights of…
Newly elected officials sworn into office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Five individuals newly elected to local offices took their oaths last week, solemnly swearing on the Bible and before Judge Bobby Plaines to support, protect and defend…