Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Many animal lovers can relate to the joys of pet ownership. The unconditional love, support and friendship that comes from having pets drives many of us to…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Youth Camp Beginning June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday with field trips every other Friday. One-time $25 registration fee due May 25 (850) 508-1639 or…
Three local elections already decided
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The qualification period for candidates for public offices ended recently, with the result of three presumptive winners in local races. The three candidates who stand unopposed are…
Wacissa River Park saga continues
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Commissioners recently spent more than an hour talking about the problems at the Wacissa River, a situation that at times appear insoluble, especially after more than two…
Fish Fry at JSCC!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 15, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a Drive-Thru Fish Fry, starting at 11 a.m. Delicious fish lunches will be served for…
Fourth of July for Fido
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As summer kicks into full-gear, American’s everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot, and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of…
Paul Lathan Williams
Paul Lathan Williams, 75, of Tallahassee unexpectedly passed on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 1, at New Life Church International, 2633 Hartsfield Rd., Tallahassee 32303. Burial…
June was Black Music Month Black Female Musicians Valorized
Submitted by Rev. Gene Hall Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and…
July show at the Jefferson Arts Gallery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who love supporting the artistic endeavors of the creative people in their communities, or for those who merely wish to appreciate art itself, mark your…
From the superintendent’s desk: Restoring the Roar
Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” As of today, July 1, the Jefferson County…
Florida orange production up, cost of OJ below other food prices despite inflation
Bethany Blankley Center Square contributor There’s a silver lining to some of the hardship Florida citrus producers have faced over the past several years. Their projected crop production is an estimated 2…
Fourth of July fireworks back on
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After a skipped year, the Fourth of July fireworks show is back on schedule once again. Ken Faircloth, commander of the Otto Walker Post 49 of the…
Solid Waste Department proposes rate increases for commercial services
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Businesses whose trash the county picks up from large rented containers on their premises will soon be getting a notice informing them of a proposed rate increase…
Depot Day planned for July 2
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is hosting their annual open house event called Depot Day at the Historical Lloyd Train Depot on…
2022 Jefferson County Firefighter/EMT of the year!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 21, Jefferson County EMT Isaac Coston was presented with the honorable recognition of being the 2022 Jefferson County Firefighter/EMT of the Year! The award…
Triple L group meets for lunch
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Triple L (LLL) a senior group sponsored by the Monticello First Baptist Church (MFBC) met in May for its monthly meeting of fellowship with friends. The gathering…
Wesley “Keith” Johnson
Wesley “Keith” Johnson, 71, of Monticello, Fla., passed at home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, in Texas Hill Cemetery. Viewing-visitation was 4…
Fire Consumes Home on Virginia Street
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever stood on the lawn of a burning house with the family it belonged to as they watched the flames engulf all their belongings? Old…
Deputy recognized for community service
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff Office (JCSO) held a brief ceremony last week to honor one of its own. As Sheriff Mac McNeill explained it, the department annually…
Worth the weight
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2019, 27 year old Terez Washington went to his doctor for a regular check up and received some alarming advice. Weighing in at almost 400 pounds,…