Carly Peary Contributor The new Mighty Oaks Wildlife Ecology 4-H Club represented Jefferson County in the Statewide 4-H Forest Ecology Contest on Saturday, April 15. Officials reported record attendance for this year’s…
New law bans 14-year-olds from driving golf carts
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Under a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law recently, 14-year-olds will no longer be able to drive golf carts, and older teens will have to…
The Watermelon Pageant is this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, because one of the largest events Jefferson County has to offer is almost here! In just a few short days, the Watermelon Festival events…
Junior Leadership class graduates at Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At the May 2 luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber recognized 17 students who successfully completed this year’s Junior Leadership class. Volunteer…
Calling all Watermelon Festival Bed Racers Register by June 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. What’s soft, stylish, has a headboard and rolls like crazy down Mulberry Street? A Watermelon Festival Bed Race entry, that’s what! Folks planning to enter this year’s…
Linda Demott receives Baptist Heritage Award
Don Hepburn Managing Director Florida Baptist Historical Society Linda Gramling (Mrs. Herbert) Demott of the community of Elizabeth in Jefferson County, Fla., was presented the 2023 Baptist Heritage Award for “her visionary…
Free health clinic on June 6
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Quez Williams – overcoming adversity
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 12, the local Rotary Club came together for a very special celebration. As everyone gathered together at the table for their usual meeting, Rotary…
JCSchool Unsung Hero Award presented to 1st Sgt. Walker
Denise Vickers-Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. It is very easy and unquestionable to understand why 1st Sgt. Terry Walker was chosen as the Jefferson County School’s Unsung Hero Award recipient. This is a…
Two white pelicans get the chance to live, at NFWC
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Nemo and Nigel once lived in the wild, spending their winters with other White Pelicans in warm coastal areas of Florida, California, Mexico or Central America. For…
Four arrested at “drug house”
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Tuesday, May 23, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies conducted an investigation at a residence located at 685 E. Washington St., in Monticello. Deputies had received information from…
JCEF names Prevatt Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Educational Foundation, Inc. (JCEF) treated teachers and staff of Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) to a bountifully catered appreciation event on Tuesday, May 9. In addition…
Summer Camp Directory Update
Healthy Kids Camp UF/IFAS – Jefferson Ages 10-15 May 30 – June 2 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities: Hands-on food prep, cooking, nutrition education, gardening Cost: $20 (10 spaces) Register by…
A Man worth Remembering
Gideon Burrell Contributor During the month of May we remember the death of a man named Henry Flagler. One hundred ten years ago, Henry Flagler died. Many people don’t know that name….
Bee-utiful!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 13, local business, Starling Musings, partnered with GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center to offer a unique and creative art project workshop to the…
Post #49 to host Memorial Day events May 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, and the entire community is invited to join together to remember and honor those who died while serving in the U.S….
Anna Dollar places nationally for Americanism essay
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Fleet Reserve Association’s National Committee on Americanism-Patriotism announced on May 10 the national level winners in this year’s essay contest. Congratulations to Monticello’s own Anna Dollar!…
Emancipation Day Celebration
Denise Vickers-Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center organized several events to commemorate Florida Emancipation Day, which is recognized on May 20. On that date in 1865, a…
Voice of Democracy winners announced
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 recently announced the local winners of the VFW Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition for 2022-23. Congratulations to Del Vontae Walker…
LLL Club celebrates spring
Debbie Snapp Contributor The LLL Club (Living Long & Loving it) celebrated spring in April during its monthly meeting, with entertainment by Susie Elkin, lead singer of Christian musical group “Glory Bound.”…