Dawn V. Perez Contributor As far as unexplored adventures go, trying different kinds of craft beer is certainly one of them. My interest was officially piqued after a friend of mine took…
ACA places 2nd in inaugural Warrior Weightlifting Invitational
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy is currently competing in their second year of weightlifting, and hosted the inaugural Warrior Weightlifting Invitational early last week. Aucilla Christian Academy in…
Sam Madison Jr. joins Miami Dolphins coaching staff
Mary Madison Contributor Dorothy’s line from The Wizard of Oz – “There’s no place like home” – perfectly expresses the excitement of the family, friends and fans of Sam Madison, Jr. For…
Emerald’s Gem Box… I Hear Voices
There’s a country song named “Voices” that explains how he (the singer) walks around hearing voices in his mind. The voices are from his parents and grandparents and the lessons that they…
Angela Brittle Turner
Angela Brittle Turner passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 18, 2022. She entered fully into the presence of the Lord and received her crown of glory. Angela is survived by the…
Keeping American Patriotism Alive & Standing Strong Truckers from all over America are on their way to Washington D.C.
by Patricia Smith Contributor The American Freedom Convoy of truckers were expected to be driving through Jefferson County on Mar. 5. The nationwide planned convoy started out in California and is scheduled…
Love Local Katrina Walton delivers community-unity message at March prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast program for March began with a prayer for Ukraine, offered by Rev. Stephen Pessah of Christ Episcopal Church. Then Pastor Jared Day…
Global paper maché created with local news
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fifth grade student Gretchen Brown stopped by the Monticello News office one day recently to see if we could give her some old newspapers. It’s not unusual…
SOFTBALL:LEARN IT! LIVE IT! LOVE IT!
Former Lady Warrior having a tremendous season at Troy University Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball star, Kelly Horne is having a career season so far…
Dirty Pecan 2022 coming March 5!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those experienced bicyclists who love a good nature trail, Dirty Pecan Gravel Ride is probably a familiar phrase that yields much excitement. For those outside of…
It’s time for Jefferson County to update accounting software
Every two weeks or so, the county sends out data in PDF format as to how our tax dollars are being spent. To say it’s difficult to understand where our money is…
Badcock changes hands Familiar faces in new roles
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In February, Linda Roberts Naylor retired from running her Badcock Home Furniture & More store in Monticello and sold the dealership to Felix A. “Andy” Johnston III….
ECB Publishing, Inc. Welcomes to the team: Lori Leskanic
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing staff is growing! We would like to welcome a new member of our wonderful team! Lori Leskanic was born in Pennsylvania, and moved to St….
Historical essay contest sponsored by Keystone Federated Republican Women
Deadline to submit is March 31 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All middle and high school students who live in Jefferson County are eligible to enter an essay contest sponsored by…
Understanding Ash Wednesday
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Today, March 2, is Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent, a 46-day season of repentance and renewal in preparation for Easter. Typically, Christians who…
Ginger (Virginia) Hamilton Hodges
Ginger (Virginia) Hamilton Hodges, 84, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Lexington, Ky., and Monticello, Fla., passed away February 16, 2022, at Solon Nursing Care Center surrounded by her loving family. A…
Excavator catches fire at new Dollar General site
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A CAT 325 Excavator caught fire at the construction site for the new Dollar General store, at the intersection of Lake Road and Highway 19 North, on…
School district hit with six audit findings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. School Superintendent Eydie Tricquet last week shared with the school board the findings of an operational audit conducted by the State of Florida Auditor General Office (AG)…
British Army captain speaks at Kiwanis
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Feb. 16, the Kiwanis Club of Monticello welcomed Captain Carl Hackney of the Royal Armoured Corps in the British Army as their guest speaker. Kiwanis…
Catherine Virginia Arrington Hewett
Catherine Virginia Arrington Hewett, age 84, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. She was born on July 3, 1937, in Wadley, Ga. She was a 1955 graduate from Leon High School in…