Nancy Sarah Glenn Grant, 81, of Monticello, passed on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, at St. Phillip AME Church, Monticello, with burial in…
4-H over the years
Devyn LeBlanc ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 4-H began more than 100 years ago, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. The 4-H idea is simple: help young people and…
Small pieces of a big picture
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone has a hobby. Some activity or pastime that makes us feel grounded, relaxed or at peace as we sink into it and let it entertain us…
From the superintendent’s desk: Happy New Year!
I hope your holidays were spent with family and friends, relaxing and enjoying the moments. This time of year is always a refocusing time when we set resolutions for a new year….
Film crew coming to town for Michael Winslow Comedy Show
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Widely-known actor and comedian Michael Winslow (Police Academy, Spaceballs, Gremlins, The Love Boat) is bringing his Comedy Show to the Monticello Opera House for one performance only,…
Tougher noise ordinance set for January hearing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have been presented with a revised and more stringent noise ordinance that they expect to take up for consideration in early 2022. The draft document,…
Shirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson, 80, of Monticello, Fla., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. She was born August 22, 1941, in Colquitt, Ga., the daughter of Idus and Shady Glass. The family…
Emerald’s Gem Box…Matthew 5:21-22
(The following column is a re-write of a column I wrote two years ago. I came across it again and thought it worth updating and running again.) One Sunday morning during church…
Shirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson, 80, of Monticello, Fla., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. She was born August 22, 1941, in Colquitt, Ga., the daughter of Idus and Shady Glass. The family…
Meet Your Neighbor: Rachel Sparling
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Rachel Sparling. Growing up in a military family, Sparling lived in many places throughout her life before settling in Jefferson County. She’s lived in Gainesville, South…
All about Kennedy Hayes and her Shih-poo, Rosie
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Kennedy Hayes currently resides in the St. Phillip Community of Jefferson County. She loves to sing and has had the chance to perform several times this year….
From Barbiturates to the Bible: A story of recovery through faith
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Steven Wade (S.L. Wade), life began straightforwardly. He was born in Tallahassee, and grew up in the Monticello area, enjoying all the perks that living in…
Lily Ann’s miraculous journey
Shelly Holbrook ECB Publishing, Inc. Social media has been abuzz about a local child, who has experienced a major health crisis this winter. Lily Ann Matthews is a nine-year-old little girl who…
Michael Alan Colón
Michael Alan Colón of Monticello, Fla. was welcomed into his heavenly home on December 25, 2021, Christmas Day, his favorite day of the year after a fierce, but short battle with cancer….
Rotary Club members receive recognition and honors
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Rotary Club has achieved the title of a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club. This means that every dues-paying member is a Paul Harris Fellow, having gifted…
Robin Avrett brings artistry to soap making
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When Robin Avrett started tinkering with soap making, she simply wanted a more natural, creamier soap, one that lathered lusciously without weird chemicals with unpronounceable names. The…
Home on the range: The Big 4 and More
How do you know when a gun is loaded? That’s easy. It’s always loaded. Always. Whatever you learn about firearms, this is the first of the big 4 rules you should know…
The letter in question
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Much ado has been stirred up with the presence of a particular Santa letter that was included in the submission section of the Dec. 24 edition of…
Clerk of Court’s financial books to be audited
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission has given Commissioner Betsy Barfield the go-ahead to select one of two auditors recommended by the Florida auditor general to conduct a limited…