Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Appearing to follow in the county’s footsteps, but in actuality facing the financial facts, city officials are readying to raise the rates for the pick-up of commercial…
Pebble Hill Plantation offering free “Take a Child Outside” nature program
Submitted by Pebble Hill Plantation National Take a Child Outside Week is Sept. 24-30, and Pebble Hill Plantation is participating by offering fun, nature-based activities for children from 10 a.m. to 1…
Tigers defeated by Gators
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. A fourth quarter flurry of scoring by the Baker High School Gators sealed the fate of the Jefferson County High School Tigers on Friday, Sept. 16, when…
Warriors fall in overtime
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors lost an overtime heartbreaker in Valdosta, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 16, when they faced the Generals of Georgia Christian School. The…
Elizabeth Baptist Church 191st Homecoming is Sunday, Sept. 25
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth Baptist Church was founded in 1831 and has a long history of sharing the Christian faith in Jefferson County to this day. Pastor Glenn Canup…
You could be on AMERICAN PICKERS
American Pickers Contributor The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit series throughout the area in December 2022. American Pickers is…
“We will pay to pave our roads”
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county’s relatively recent implementation of a program that provides a way for citizens of subdivisions to pay for the upgrades of their roads, as well as…
Enemies Within
I wrote a letter recently that landed in the August 12th paper. I realized it may’ve been a little hostile (Thank you Mr. Leland!) In addition, not all Democrats are Marxists, most are…
Primary and Secondary Sources
I recently had the opportunity to review the “Priorities for Civics and Government in Florida’s K-12 Schools” just published by the state of Florida. I was pleased to see that the first…
The video series Constitution Alive! to start again
Submitted by Bill Snyder Constitution Alive! “Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution” is being offered again, weekly on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Old Rexall Drug Store, 166 East Dogwood…
Maude L. (Curry) LeMaster
Maude L (Curry) LeMaster who loved to be called (Momma) by everyone departed her loving family on September 8, 2022. Her soul will continue living on through her adoring family and friends….
Ashley Karen Simmons Hotz July 13, 1943 – August 29, 2022
Ashley Karen Simmons Hotz passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home in Jefferson County, Fla., at age 79. She was born in 1943 in Pa., to the late CDR…
The Buy Nothing Project
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There are many ways for members of a community to support other people who live in their area. One way is to purchase fresh food, clothing and…
Local agricultural leaders graduate from UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For two local men, graduation from UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources marks the completion of a three-year leadership development experience focused on agricultural…
Birthday of Ray Charles to be celebrated at Haffye Hays Park in Greenville Friday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Legendary musician Ray Charles, who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s, grew up in the North Florida town of Greenville, halfway between Monticello and…
Arrest made in Copeland murder
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits a felony offense, is charged with a felony violation, or is…
Econfina Timberland vs. County continues
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently refused to be hurried into a decision on a preliminary plat application that they had earlier denied and that a federal judge essentially ordered…
Old Glory PCA Rodeo coming this October!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This fall, the Professional Cowboy Association (PCA) is bringing their Old Glory Rodeo to Monticello for the very first time! The sponsor of this inaugural event is…
Warriors whip Wolves
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors took advantage of numerous turnovers and a strong ground game to shut-out the Wolves of St. Francis Catholic, 46-0, at home…