Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kick-off Dinner 5 p.m. Friday, June 10 Get your tickets now for the 2022 Watermelon Festival Kick-off Dinner. It’s happening on Friday, June 10 at 5 p.m….
Something to think about…
While I waited to check out Winn Dixie I had a conversation with the high school cashier that is worth sharing. The woman in front of me had just bought a large…
Abortion laws are sexist
Dear Editor, Abortion Laws are sexist. There are no laws currently that makes the man just as responsible as the woman. I am a 73 year old white woman. Maybe, it has…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Pageants are so much more than …. just pageants This past weekend was the annual Miss Watermelon Pageant and Tiny Miss to Princess Watermelon Pageant. It was fabulous; both pageants ran seamlessly….
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…
ACA Athletic Award Ceremony
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy had a wonderful celebration for their varsity athletes at the Athletic Awards Banquet in May. Congratulations to the following athletes for their outstanding…
City gets ‘A’ on annual audit
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello’s financial state remains healthy, according to the latest annual audit report from James Moore and Company. CPA Ben Clark, of James Moore, presented…
Memorial Day at The American Legion
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last weekend, as much of America lit up their barbecues and put on their favorite swimwear to enjoy the festivities of the three-day weekend, the country also…
June exhibit at the Arts Gallery opens this weekend: Featuring The Original Highwaymen, R.L. Lewis and Curtis Arnett
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning in the late 1950s, a group of mostly self-taught African American artists devoted themselves to capturing Florida’s stunning landscapes. Due to segregation as well as additional…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear friends, Before all else, please join me in a collective hug and heartfelt congratulations to our Class of 2022 graduates and their families. All the hard work has paid off, and…
Tomato “Feastival” to benefit local farmers Sunday, June 12, at Goodwood Museum
Submitted by Red Hills Farm Alliance The popular Red Hills Small Farm Alliance’s Tomato “Feastival” is back! The 17th annual Feastival will be held on Sunday, June 12, from 2 to 6…
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…
DeSantis offers nine tax-free holidays and exemptions
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Legislature of 2022 passed nine sales tax holidays or temporary exemptions, which were quickly signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The nine tax holidays…
Elections supervisor to speak at June Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Supervisor of Elections Tyler McNeill is scheduled as the guest speaker for the next Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting at noon on Tuesday, June 7,…
Timothy Howard Peary
Timothy Howard Peary, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, May 7. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his son, Chris; daughter-in-law,…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Good Soldier/The Lord’s Army VBS Calvary Baptist Church Monticello Ages 4-12 May 31-June 2, 9 a.m. – Noon (850) 997-2165 Teen Center Summer Youth Camp Beginning June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 3…
ACA Dance Recital
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 7, Aucilla Christian Academy held its Annual Dance Recital, just two weeks before the much-anticipated Graduation Day. This year’s recital, called “Battle Cry,” was performed…
Endangered Baby lemur born at NFWC
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kanto and Njaka welcomed a beautiful baby brown lemur into the world at their home in Lamont in the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) on Tuesday afternoon,…
Human remains found exposed in collapsed crypt
Local students helping protect Old City Cemetery Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As Jefferson-Somerset students were busy doing a service project at the Old City Cemetery in Monticello on Friday, May…
CERT Training: 9 courses to get you ready!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that in 95 percent of all emergencies, the victim or bystander provides the first immediate assistance on the scene? If it were you, would…