Dorothy Lee Frazier Geathers, 90, of Monticello passed on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, on the grounds of New Bethel M.B. Church in Waukeenah. Burial will…
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Jan. 27, has been a very important day in history for many years. For example, all the way back to 98 A.D., Trajan succeeded his adoptive father…
Update about game wildlife research projects
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the most celebrated accomplishments of modern wildlife management….
Bears and Tigers
Merry Ann Frisby Guest Columnist I grew up in McLean Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C. My mother frequently took us to visit the Washington National Zoo as we did on one…
School District signs $280,000 grant to refurbish Howard Academy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A little more than two months after the county received a $280,000 grant to retrofit the Howard Academy library for emergency sheltering, the Jefferson County School Board…
Robinson Gunworks robbed: Second attempt made the next day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) was dispatched in the later part of the evening to Robinson Gunworks, located at 705 S. Water St.,…
The importance of ID for your dog
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The sky outside rages with explosions. Bright flashes of light illuminate the sky, followed by booms that resonate in the otherwise still night air. It’s late; and…
Senator Ausley to speak at February Prayer Breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Monticello on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 7 to 8 a.m. at Jefferson Country…
Book signing at CowHaus
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 15, the local coffee shop was buzzing with members of the community, who all came out to show support to Abigail Edwards, who recently…
Get ready to celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Keeping a town and county beautiful can sometimes be a challenging task. With so many people living in one space, there is no doubt that things like…
Seven million almost falls through the cracks
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Inaction on seven million dollars in road-improvement money pending from the Florida Department of Transportation was one of several self-described uncomfortable topics that Commissioner Betsy Barfield raised…
A heart-breaking back story of little Juniper
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A few weeks before Thanksgiving, on a cold and breezy day, a Jefferson County man noticed a small puppy following his bike as he rode it down…
Neva Furuseth Cooper
The Lord called home one of his finest when Neva Furuseth Cooper, 68, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. She passed peacefully at home, with her husband, John, by her…
Sidney Christie, Jr.
Sidney Christie, Jr., of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. He was a retired Army Veteran MSG. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Christler Christie; two daughters,…
The Old Paths Quartet to perform at Ragans Family Campground in Madison
Bryant Thigpen Contributor The Old Paths Quartet will be returning to Madison on Saturday, January 29, at Ragans Family Campground in Madison. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jessica Ratliff of…
A tart taste and a colorful past
Devyn LeBlanc ECB Publishing, Inc. Cranberries, they’re tart and often pushed to the side in favor of sweeter berries such as strawberries and raspberries. During the winter holidays, however, the cranberry is…
Tigers Varsity Basketball loses to Quincy’s Bobcats
Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. The bleachers were almost empty at Thursday night’s Jan. 6th basketball game with little community support to cheer on the Tigers team as they played against the Robert…
A new author in our midst
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. While Monticello is certainly no stranger to talent, one talented member of our community has recently made a big break-through in her creative process! Many of you…
Thank God for your roots in life!
I’ve often mentioned, and written, that I wake up early every morning and one of my morning rituals is listening to motivational speeches. Whether it be inner strength, inner success, business success,…
Alberta Dunlap
Alberta Dunlap, 91, of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 8753 Waukeenah…