Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Given her expertise and thoroughness, it’s not surprising that Property Appraiser Angela Gray would come up with a thoughtful, objective analysis of the potential impacts locally of…
It’s not good to be a turkey
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Turkey is the star of many Thanksgiving feasts and a staple in many holiday food celebrations. As delicious as they are, turkeys have a set of slang…
Golden-handed tamarins add their sparkle to the Wildlife Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On a pleasant fall morning, rays of sunshine angle through the picture window of the new home for two golden-handed tamarins. Their paws gleam like polished metal…
Constitutional officers return nearly $200,000 in unused funds to county coffers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. This is a time of year that commissioners particularly appreciate, when the books close for the previous fiscal year and certain constitutional officers return unspent monies from…
Florida laws that took effect Oct. 1 (Part Three)
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly 30 new state laws took effect across Florida on Oct.1, shaping policies on everything from public safety and education to housing and digital privacy. These legislative…
Options for fixing the turkey
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether you want to roast, stuff, grill, smoke, fry, braise or sauté your Thanksgiving turkey, there’s a recipe out there for you! Simple Roasted Turkey (from kitchensanctuary.com)…
Keep up with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule
Metro Media Modern vehicles have surpassed their predecessors thanks to innovations that make driving and maintenance safer, easier and more convenient. In spite of the most impressive advancements, vehicle ownership still requires…
Events for November 18-20
NOVEMBER 18 (Tuesday) Jefferson County Retired Educators meets at the library (375 S. Water St.) at 10 a.m. All members and any retired educators who would like to join are encouraged to…
4-H Public Speaking Contest school winners announced
Dr. Camille Lewis, 4-H Agent UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson Public speaking is one of the skills many adults avoid, but our young people have stepped up with courage and grace. For most…
Solero returns with new Nash Road truck stop proposal, and other development news from the planning office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Solero Land Company LLC (SLC) apparently is not done with its effort to establish a truck stop at Nash Road, despite the project’s earlier denial by…
No space for reckless heating
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The temperature is steadily dropping outside, and as these autumn winds arrive, brisk and chilly, many of us are shutting the windows and turning the heat up,…
Thanksgiving Food Giveaway to be held at library on Nov. 25
Jefferson County Emergency Management Contributor Second Harvest of the Big Bend, in partnership with United Way of the Big Bend, will host a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Commodities will…
Part 3 of Palmetto Pioneers series just released
Story Submitted Local author and historian Cindy Roe Littlejohn has announced the release of her highly anticipated third book in the Palmetto Pioneers series, “Yankees in the Courthouse: A Florida Civil War…
Living the Jeffecello life in 1951
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What was it like to be a student at Monticello High School (MHS) in 1951? Turn the pages of the 1951 “Jeffecello” yearbook to find out. If…
Keeping our communities clean on National Recycling Day
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. When Americans toss their bottles, cans and cardboard into their blue bins this week, few realize they are taking part in a tradition nearly a century in…
Car Show proceeds presented to Big Bend Hospice
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello CarQuest Customer Appreciation Day and Car Show on Nov. 1, 2025, drew entries for 65 vehicles. A steady crowd came out on the sunny fall…
Tigers tangle with Wildcats in Rural FIT playoff
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers varsity football team hosted the Wildwood Wildcats on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the regional semi-finals of the 2025 FHSAA Football State Championships –…
Montivilla septic-sewer project gets expanded
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A work change order recently approved by the Monticello City Council relative to the ongoing septic-to-sewer conversion project in Montivilla will result in the entire subdivision one…
Being thankful in all of life’s seasons
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This month’s gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Christ Episcopal Church on Thursday, Nov. 6. Ladies of the Church had decorated the tables…
Community Thanksgiving Dinner is free
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Any and all who are near Monticello on Thanksgiving Day are invited to partake of the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, provided at no charge at the Methodist…