Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Keira Evans of Monticello had some unusual add-ons to the usual packing list for college this Fall. Pillow, check. Desk lamp, check…. Horse trailer, check! Evans was…
Madison’s Wardlaw-Smith Mansion
Devyn LeBlanc ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison is home to the beautifully adorned Wardlaw-Smith Mansion, located at 121 NW Marion St. Built in 1860, the mansion served as a home for Benjamin Wardlaw and…
Audit of County/Clerk’s funds to proceed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Audits, important accounting procedures that typically take place annually and can be eye-glazingly dull to the average person, possibly may spark a bit more interest this time…
Harry Lee Brockman
Harry Lee Brockman, 67, of Monticello’s Boland Community, passed on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Harry was retired from the Streets Department with the City of Tallahassee. He had been a member of…
Dorothy Jean Barrington Mosley
Dorothy Jean Barrington Mosley, 90, of Monticello’s Lloyd Community, finished her earthly course on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Mosley was a retired housekeeper and a lifetime member of St. Rilla. She was…
Maude Leland
Maude Leland, 74, of Tallahassee, passed at home on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Born in Monticello, Maude had lived in Detroit, Pensacola and Gainesville before resettling in Tallahassee. She was a graduate…
Dianna Lynn Yackly
Dianna Lynn Yackly, 63, passed away on Nov. 9, 2021, in Monticello, Fla. She was born March 21, 1958, in York, Pa., the daughter of Everett D. and Nancy J. (Ross) Grim….
Seniors celebrate early Thanksgiving
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Once again the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) prepared a wonderful meal for seniors in our community. On Thursday, Nov. 18, the center’s kitchen warmed up with…
Mapping the Ochlocknee Shoal George M. Cole Aucilla Research Institute
During the last ice age, the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico along the Florida’s Big Bend was far offshore of its current location. At that time, several local rivers, including the…
“The Chosen” Christmas special for theaters breaks record
Shelly Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. “The Chosen” is a streamed television series portraying the life of Jesus, and it has drawn quite the following. This show has experienced five million views in…
Farm Bureau Annual Conference
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2021 Annual Conference for Florida Farm Bureau was held on Oct. 27 and 28 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. This year, among the many awards…
JCHAI presents Shakespeare’s Henry V
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 29, Jefferson County Homeowner’s Association, Inc. (JCHAI) students take to the stage to preform Shakespeare’s Henry V at 7 p.m. at the Monticello Opera…
Golf for kids
Submitted by Aucilla Christian Academy Alumni Association Each year, Aucilla Christian Academy Alumni Association hosts fundraising event to benefit the Aucilla Christina Academy (ACA) financial aid program. All financial aid is need-based…
Should school board races be partisan?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As if school boards across the state didn’t already face enough challenges and discord, there is now a proposal in the House that would make elections to…
Kiwanis meeting highlights Farm-City Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Kiwanis Club of Monticello gave tribute to farmers at their weekly lunch meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Many members of the Florida Farm Bureau were in…
JOY boxes near you!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As Thanksgiving comes ever-closer, word continues to spread about seasonal toy drive boxes, better known as JOY Boxes, popping up all around town. Over the years, the…
Living God’s way: Attitude when facing death
No one likes to talk about death. This certain event in life cannot be defeated or avoided based upon human accomplishments. Everyone has their own attitude towards death, for themselves personally and…
Madeline Jordan: bound for Baylor Equestrian
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Madeline Jordan, a senior honor student at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA), has signed her National Letter of Intent to attend Baylor University and compete with the Baylor…