Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Contrary to expectations, few local residents appear to be taking advantage of Big Bend Transit’s (BBT) express shuttle between Monticello and Tallahassee, which has now been running…
Montivilla sewer extension runs into problem
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Presented with three scenarios by the consultant engineer for the grant-funded sewer extension project into Montivilla, city officials recently chose the least expensive option, which excludes from…
New Watermelon Royalty
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As the years go by
It was just yesterday that I turned 15 years old. At least, it feels that way sometimes. In reality, I turned 31 this May. They are funny things, birthdays; they feel so…
New Avera-Clarke owners help kick off Watermelon Festival festivities
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 20, the beautiful Avera-Clarke bed and breakfast played host to a community party to help kick off the excitement of this year’s Watermelon Festival….
Duke makes grid improvements ahead of hurricane season
Duke Energy Florida As Florida enters another hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is reminding customers about the benefits of its smart, self-healing technology to help combat power outages during storms. Much like…
Celebrate “All Together Now” with library’s Summer Reading Challenge
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Summer Reading Challenge is ON at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library! The statewide theme for the Summer Reading Challenge this year is “All Together…
Community clean-up
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, June 3, the Jefferson County Advisory Council and local staff of Big Bend Hospice gathered together along a two-mile stretch of North Jefferson Street that…
2023 Watermelon Pageant presents new royalty
Three young queens and one young king crowned as new royalty in the Little Miss/Mr to Miss Princess Watermelon Pageants Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2023 Jefferson County Little Miss…
The legacy of the Mailbox Club
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. In 1965, George and Laura Eager founded the Mailbox Club (TMC), a faith-based program with a mission to reach kids with the word of God. Eager had…
Aucilla Christian Academy announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll
K3 – Mrs. Green All E: Tucker Anderson, Nate Baker, Hazel Louise Baxley, Leilah Davis, Thomas Demott, Jesse Grantham, Jackson Greene, Benson Hanway, Tyler Langley, Sarah Grace Richardson, Ande Grayce Shupard, Sawyer…
Watermelon Festival events for June 9-10
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. After Watermelon Festival royalty are crowned this weekend, the line-up of festival events continues from Friday, June 9, through Saturday, June 17. On Friday evening, June 9,…
Open house celebrates historic Lloyd Depot
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Depot Day was celebrated recently at the historic Lloyd Depot, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Gulf Wind Chapter, which is part of the National…
What is happening with the Clerk’s investigation? Has everyone forgotten?
I used to see headlines and stories every few weeks about the ongoing investigation into our Clerk of the Court and the possible mishandling of taxpayers’ funds. Why has it stopped all…
This for that – Plant Swap at GrannyKat’s
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 20, GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center hosted their second annual Plant Swap and Sale event. Much like last year, this event was complete with…
Summer Camp and VBS Directory
Twists & Turns VBS Indian Springs Baptist Church Infant through Grade 6 5 to 8:30 p.m. on June 4 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 5 – 7 Activities: Games of all kinds…
Tiger Pawprints and Pride
Dear friends, As this academic year ends, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the past school year. I must commend our students, teachers, support staff, administrators and members…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was released to United States audiences on Friday, May 5. The film is the third and final installment in the Guardians…
A Trip to the Lloyd Railroad Depot: a Window into the Past
Rebekah Sheats Contributor On Saturday, May 20, the Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society held their annual open house at the Lloyd railroad depot, the oldest brick train station…
A way with weeds
“Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.” –A.A. Milne Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In late spring and early summer, as the garden plants get strong and productive, weeds…