Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All God’s Children Outreach Ministry is holding its annual Back to School Giveaway this Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jefferson County Recreation…
JHS Class of ’73 to hold Summer Bash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson High School Class of 1973 is holding a Summer Bash on Saturday, Aug. 13. The alumni social will take place at The Barn (137 W….
Songwriting contest for Suwannee River fans
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Suwannee Riverkeeper’s Fifth Annual Songwriting Contest is still accepting original song entries through Wednesday, Aug. 3. “We know there are musicians out there who share our…
July is Parks and Rec Month Part 2: Park Professionals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1985, America has celebrated July as Parks and Recreation Month to highlight local parks and recreation facilities, as well as the professionals who work there. Today,…
The Front Porch is in your mailbox
Amber Albritton ECB Publishing, Inc. We are pleased to announce the arrival of the July/August 2022 issue of The Front Porch! This newest issue has been mailed out and subscribers will begin…
Early voting starts Aug. 8
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The start of early voting for the primary election is just around the corner, with voters soon getting a chance to choose their political party bearers for…
Unacceptable Phone Service
Dear Editor: As a long time, resident of very rural southern Jefferson County, we depend on CenturyLink’s phone as our primary communications because of limited to no cell coverage. Being elderly, we must…
Thank you!
The A&K Barn owners are extending a warm heartfelt thank you to all community donors, sponsors, volunteers, Tiger Pride alumni, coaches, elected officials, and the Working Soldiers Club volunteer leaders for hosting…
Jefferson Schools leaders to speak at August 2 Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has invited Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Eydie Tricquet, Principal Jackie Pons and Athletic Director Pat Kennedy to be guest speakers at…
Esther: The Musical has script and songs by Monticello residents
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. If you love a good story about the triumph of good versus evil, consider taking in Esther: The Musical next weekend at the Monticello Opera House. For…
High School Students Are Mechatronic Engineers during Summer Camp at North Florida College
Submitted by North Florida College High school students from Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, and Madison counties, and Lake Park, Georgia explores the fields of mechanics, electronics, and computing during North Florida College’s Mechatronics…
Maclay promotes Zack Arceneaux to girls varsity soccer head coach
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Zachary Arceneaux feels that he’s spent most of his life on the soccer field. His passion for the sport as he grew up included not only kicking…
Bus service to Tallahassee coming soon
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials last week signed a three-year agreement with the state that will allow for the establishment of a bus shuttle service to and from Tallahassee via…
Important meeting on Aucilla River Watershed
Meeting set for Tuesday, July 26 Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents who own properties near the Aucilla River and whose lands could be subject to flooding are urged…
Madge Boland McLeod
Madge Boland McLeod, age 96, was promoted to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2022, surrounded by her children. Madge was born December 25, 1925, to Joseph and Ethel Boland in…
Judith Kregg Stiff
Judith Kregg Stiff, 75, passed away on July 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born on June 1, 1947, in Miami, Fla., the daughter of Edward Malm and Vernon M. Davis….
Andrea LaFaye Dennis
Andrea LaFaye Dennis, 46, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday at New Zion M.B. Church, Greenville, with military honors following the…
Fundraising raffle to assist cancer patient
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Don’t miss your opportunity to win one of several valuable prizes and help a worthwhile cause at the same time by buying your ticket for a drawing…
Opportunity to share your climate change story
Submitted by Abigail Franks Southeast Climate Energy Network Have you noticed environmental, economic, or climate changes in your community over the last 20 years? Have your planting season times changed? Or have…
Life, Liberty and Livestock
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who already have a keen eye out for 4-H programs to participate in, you may be excited to learn of a new club start-up called…