Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. To Monticello resident Raymond Scarola, writing is one of the best ways to share his voice with the world. “I have always loved to write,” he says….
FWC to hold Earth Day cleanup event
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of Earth Day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a clean up at the Hickory Mound Unit of the Big Bend…
Grudges and guns famous North Florida duels
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Grudges were considerably more deadly affairs in the 19th century than most are today. When it came down to a question of honor, the duel was a…
Way Back When
April 15, 1955 Polly Clarke and Dorothy Mathers were named to represent the county at Girls State. George Wright, Earl Merritt, Russell Sheffield and Herbert Thigpen were Future Farmers, who were named…
Tigers advance in district baseball tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers put up 10 runs in the fifth inning to come from behind and defeat the Robert F. Munroe High School Bobcats, 14-6, in…
Lady Warriors fall to Lady Panthers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite a pair of late game runs, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors were defeated by the Lady Panthers of St. John Paul II Catholic High…
Turning Point turns three
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect spring day. It’s mid-April, and the sky is full of clichés – bright blue, not a cloud, a fresh breeze….
Celebrate your local linemen
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 2013, April 18 has been the annual date set aside to honor hard-working linemen across the country. National Lineman Day should certainly be a special day…
Two selected for Boys State
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 has selected Ben Faglie and Tre Scott to attend Florida’s American Legion Boys State this summer. At Boys State, around…
Five ACA athletes sign letters of intent
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Signing day, when high school senior athletes accept offers to pursue their sport with a college program, was a big day for Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) on…
County to consider ordinance on public camping and sleeping
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As a creature of the state, Jefferson County is falling into line with new state requirements, its latest move in that direction the consideration of an ordinance…
National Hurricane Center issues postmortem report on 2024 Helene
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) recently released a 107-page Tropical Cyclone Report on last year’s Category 4 Hurricane Helene, the deadliest and most devastating storm in the…
Major is looking for a forever home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is home to an incredible number of animals, and a great number of them have amazing owners that care for them with dignity, care and…
Cough it up, Kitty!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who own cats, it’s only a matter of time before it happens. In contrast to the quiet, peaceful morning comes the unmistakable sounds of your…
Naps and Donuts hosts event for MPD K-9 Unit
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, April 26, marks the opening of the 2nd Annual Southern States Patch and Coin Show. This event is hosted by Naps and Donut Designs, and will…
FWC to hold Earth Day cleanup event
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of Earth Day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a clean up at the Hickory Mound Unit of the Big Bend…
Meet your neighbor Robin Liford
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Robin Liford! Liford is originally from Melbourne, Fla., and moved to Jefferson County in 2001. Liford was a real estate paralegal for 25 years and currently…
Community Calendar
To see more events, visit ecbpublishing.com. AA Meeting Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Lloyd Woman’s Club (9109 Old Lloyd Rd.). Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8…
Local garden club hands out over 200 free plants
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last month, the Jefferson County Garden Hugger Club hosted two springtime plant giveaways, where they handed out a variety of different vegetable and herb plants to local…
Stephen’s Resurrection Faith
Stephen was one of those special youth who touched my life. He was energetic. He was a leader. He had an open heart for the Lord, and he loved helping make things…