Dorothy Louise Miller lived a full and beautiful life, accomplishing the best of her dreams – those of raising a family, being a writer and an artist, living in the country, owning…
Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade to be held on Nov. 11
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto Walker Post 49 will host its annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. for breakfast and 11…
The peanut butter challenge begins again!
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of the year again! You may have spotted the cardboard donation boxes around town, as several locations have been designated as official collection sites…
The great scarecrow takeover: over 40 scarecrows fill downtown Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. You find them hanging out in front of local businesses, decorating the roadside and standing guard near the Monticello Police Department – each with its own different,…
Warriors knock the wind out from under the Eagles
ACA team recognizes former athletes at half-time Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors had no trouble dispatching the Eagles of Joshua Christian Academy, from Jacksonville, during the…
Elizabeth Baptist Church celebrates 188 years of service and worship during homecoming celebration
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth Baptist Church (EBC) held its annual Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 13, with nearly 200 family, friends and church members attending the service and the following dinner…
Pastor Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Nathan N. Peeler is the minister at the Monticello Church of Christ, located at 475 S. Jefferson St. His congregation is small, but with their…
Want to talk with NextEra face to face? Book your appointment now
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A representative of NextEra/Gulf Power has asked the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce to set up meetings between a company spokesperson and citizens interested in learning more…
Let your voice be heard
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents interested in learning more about the toll road that is slated to cross Jefferson County or voicing their opinions on the project will get two opportunities…
Breast Cancer Awareness
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although it is a good time for women everywhere to become aware of this potentially devastating disease, men should…
Wear purple, be a voice: take a stance against domestic violence this month
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Do you know what domestic violence looks like? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the crime is considered to be a willful act of physical…
Gwendolyn Diane Jones
Gwendolyn Diane Jones, 60, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Ms. Jones had worked at Simpson Nurseries and as a private-duty healthcare sitter. Survivors include her sons: John…
Pillow Pals, making pillows for breast cancer patients
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Pillow Pals is a local group of ladies who create handmade pillows, with colorful cases, for cancer patients and survivors. The ladies meet at 9 a.m. on…
Halloween tricks and Halloween treats
It is now October, and the time for planning Halloween costumes, decorating our homes in spirited designs and celebrating a night of mischief, magic and spooks is upon us. The communities of…
A ghostly undertaking at the public library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Kids in costume crowded around a table in the community room at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 5, while “mad scientist”…
Driving Miss Daisy
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. An iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions worldwide. Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the…
Recognizing the hearts and minds of Jefferson County 4-H at annual banquet
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Another year of Jefferson County 4-H activities and programs has concluded with an awards ceremony and banquet on Saturday, Oct. 12. This annual awards banquet serves as…
Recreational upgrades sought
Ike Anderson Bike Trail Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials – on Tuesday evening, Oct. 1 – gave engineer Joshua Baxley, of Dewberry Engineering, the go-ahead to apply for a $50,000…
Last hurdle of approval
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The indoor gun range that gunsmith Mike Robinson wants to establish on South Water Street recently passed the second of three hurdles toward its expected approval. The…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Happy Birthday, Kennedy One year ago, I entered into the elite and amazing group of grandparenthood; and I must say being a grandmother (AKA Glamma) is absolutely wonderful. My perfect little granddaughter,…
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