Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Assistant Principal Colby Roberts, his responsibility to the students of ACA extends beyond the distinct reach of his administrative duties. In addition…
It’s easy to get stuck on Popdarts
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc.ac Very little good came from the Covid pandemic that began in 2020, but there are a few exceptions. Josh and Jason Carman are two very creative brothers…
Depot Day in Lloyd is May 20
David Hodges Contributor The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society extends a cordial invitation to railfans and residents to the organization’s Depot Day free open house scheduled for Saturday,…
Mothers of autistic children: Making the shot every time
Denise Vickers-Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. “Standing in the paint,” is a term generally relative to the game of basketball and the positioning of players in a certain restricted zone. There are three…
Monticello Woman Murdered
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Melinda Thompson of Monticello was shot and killed during a domestic dispute in Greeneville, Fla. last Friday. Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Friday, May 5,…
MLK Center’s Emancipation Day events
Friday, May 12, and Monday, May 16 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Emancipation Day in Florida is May 20, and Jefferson County has a long tradition of events to celebrate the freeing…
American Legion Riders pass through Jefferson County
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During the recent American Legion Riders Unity Ride, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts passed through Jefferson County and made a stop in Madison on Wednesday, April 19,…
Union Hill continues to support Refuge House
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Union Hill A.M.E. Church has an ongoing outreach ministry for the Refuge House of Jefferson County, which provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and…
Auxiliary gives Flea Across Florida proceeds to support local vets
Crystal Putnam Contributor The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49, of Monticello, participated in Flea Across Florida with a successful yard sale and drawing. We would like to thank our generous donors and…
Hurricane season is near again
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Like clockwork, the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is set to begin in less than a month, on June 1, and then run through Nov. 30. And this…
Two local men found guilty in Circuit Court
Justin Oliver incarcerated for burglary with assault Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Justin Oliver of Monticello, Fla., born May 29, 1988, pled no contest on March 14, 2023, to a charge of…
Summer Camp and VBS Directory
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…
Meet your neighbor – Adrian Hawkins
Justin Trumpet ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Adrian Hawkins, a Tampa native whose family moved to Monticello, Fla., in 2004. He works for Tri-Eagle Sales, where he delivers beverages to grocery stores….
Register now for Pickett Lake Camp
Cheryl Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Many children in North Florida have fond memories of attending Bible camp for kids at Pickett Lake in Brandford, Fla. Pickett Lake is a Christian camp and…
Tiger Tenacity
Dear Friends, Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, Florida’s statewide standardized assessments in Reading, Writing and Mathematics were aligned with the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.). The Florida Assessment of Student…
Laura’s Garden Notes – May Anticipations
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. What a great spring it’s been for my little garden. In the past month I’ve gradually dug out another couple of rows so that I can keep…
The Monticello Homestead Exchange One man’s surplus is another’s head start!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Part of living in a rural area is the appeal to a rustic life. Property owners who live in rural areas enjoy a peaceful getaway from hectic…
The NEW Front Porch has arrived
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2023 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out…
Proposed legislation could up health insurance costs
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A controversial health insurance bill that the governor champions and that the Senate passed earlier in April, was scheduled to be heard in full House this week….
Monticello getting ready for another fun-filled Second Saturday
Denise Vickers- Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Merchants Association is once again bringing the residents and visitors of Jefferson and surrounding counties together in downtown Monticello when they present their next…