Miranda Gillyard-Gilley Early Childhood Educator Founder and CEO of Arise Horizon Inc. What is emergent literacy? Emergent literacy is a term that means getting ready to read. Newborns come into the world…
Make the most out of your summer months!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If there is anything this heat tells us, it is that summer is finally here! With longer, hotter days and no school to speak of, it is…
Cucumbers have many health benefits and helpful hacks
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Cucumbers contain many different healthy benefits and offer many different helpful hacks. Cucumbers contain vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin…
July is Parks and Rec Month
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1985, America has celebrated July as Parks and Recreation Month. Jefferson County residents seem ready to appreciate our local outdoor spaces all year long, but having…
An entertaining and leisurely tax break
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During the week of Friday, July 1, through Thursday, July 7, Floridians will have the opportunity to enjoy many leisure activities and pay no sales tax. Called the…
A-Building restoration gets another $500,000
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county recently received another infusion of state funding for the continuing restoration of the historic Monticello High School, more commonly known as the A-Building – a…
Local post office changes routes
and some delivery times to change Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Another indication that Monticello and Jefferson County is growing: the local post office has added another route. Effective Saturday, July 2,…
A distant war/ community support
I have been pleasantly surprised by the support our small community has given to the Ukrainian people in their desperate time. While traveling around Jefferson county I have seen many Ukrainian flags…
Frankie L. (McCranie) Cook
On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Frankie L. (McCranie) Cook entered eternal rest. Frankie was born in Berlin, Ga., on November 2, 1937. She was the oldest child of Tom and Adelle McCranie…
Sometimes your pets pick you
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Many animal lovers can relate to the joys of pet ownership. The unconditional love, support and friendship that comes from having pets drives many of us to…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
Teen Center Summer Youth Camp Beginning June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday with field trips every other Friday. One-time $25 registration fee due May 25 (850) 508-1639 or…
Three local elections already decided
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The qualification period for candidates for public offices ended recently, with the result of three presumptive winners in local races. The three candidates who stand unopposed are…
Wacissa River Park saga continues
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Commissioners recently spent more than an hour talking about the problems at the Wacissa River, a situation that at times appear insoluble, especially after more than two…
Fish Fry at JSCC!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 15, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a Drive-Thru Fish Fry, starting at 11 a.m. Delicious fish lunches will be served for…
Fourth of July for Fido
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As summer kicks into full-gear, American’s everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot, and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of…
Paul Lathan Williams
Paul Lathan Williams, 75, of Tallahassee unexpectedly passed on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 1, at New Life Church International, 2633 Hartsfield Rd., Tallahassee 32303. Burial…
June was Black Music Month Black Female Musicians Valorized
Submitted by Rev. Gene Hall Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and…
July show at the Jefferson Arts Gallery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who love supporting the artistic endeavors of the creative people in their communities, or for those who merely wish to appreciate art itself, mark your…
From the superintendent’s desk: Restoring the Roar
Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” As of today, July 1, the Jefferson County…
Florida orange production up, cost of OJ below other food prices despite inflation
Bethany Blankley Center Square contributor There’s a silver lining to some of the hardship Florida citrus producers have faced over the past several years. Their projected crop production is an estimated 2…