Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A new spirit of cooperation seems to be animating the relationship between the Jefferson County Commission and the school board. The two governing boards recently signed a…
Ponderings…Carrots and Celery
I’ve always liked celery. The snap and watery crunch of it raw, the zippy flavor it offers when added to soups and stews. I enjoy it alone or paired with peanut butter…
Congratulations to Monty Morgan
Twenty years ago, when my wife and I moved to Jefferson County, it was obvious that this was a very special place. What we originally thought of as an interim stop in…
Post 49 sends care packages to Guam
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 mailed 12 care packages during the Christmas holidays from Monticello to Guam, where a member of their post, Air…
Car Show proceeds presented to Lions Club
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello CarQuest Customer Appreciation Day and Car Show on Nov. 2, 2024, drew entries for 80 vehicles. A steady crowd came out on the sunny fall…
What a year to watch the sky
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last year was full of significant astronomical events, and for those who enjoyed looking skyward in 2024, there will be plenty to enjoy in 2025. One of…
College students from Monticello make the merit lists
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Three students from Monticello who are now attending college have made the fall 2024 merit lists at the higher education institutions they are attending. Maresha Barrington of…
Robotics team headed for regionals
Tammy Brookins Contributor A local team of young engineers have won first place at a local robotics competition in Crestview, Fla., and are going to the regional tournament. Seven local students won…
Westward Road to give free concert Jan. 5
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Christian music group Westward Road is making a local stop on its City of Light Tour, bringing its unique blend of gospel and modern worship music…
The Twelfth day of Christmas
We are in the midst of the 12 days of Christmas, the 12 days between Christmas and Jan. 6. According to the song, on the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love…
Does God tire of our constant repenting?
Is there a sin that keeps harassing you – the one you thought you’d conquered, only to find it creeping back? At first, only occasionally, but now, much more often. Should you…
Free health clinic on Jan. 7
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Christmas Night fire destroys home
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) was dispatched at 8:35 p.m. on Dec. 25 to a residence at 1455 E. Washington St., where several callers had reported a…
Animal control enforcement gets teeth
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Individuals who are issued a citation for violation of the animal control ordinance and discard the summons will now have to face a judge, per a resolution…
Ruling expected soon in legal dispute between county and wedding venue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Some seven months after a non-jury trial on the longstanding legal dispute between the county and a wedding venue known as the Homestead Barn, local officials are…
Lamont pedestrian critically injured
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Dec. 23, a person walking across the parking lot of Arby’s in Lamont, Fla., was struck by a vehicle and critically injured. The report filed…
Ponderings…What lies ahead
The new year is approaching. There really isn’t an actual barrier between this year and next year – we wake up like it’s any ordinary day, but it feels different, somehow. “Next…
Top Shelf Band to play at MOH on New Year’s Eve
Leonia Maresch Contributor With a simple post on Facebook in the year 2016, seven musicians got together and formed the number one band in Tallahassee – Top Shelf Band. Since then, six…
CERT needs volunteers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone looking for new ways to give back to our community in the new year might consider becoming a CERT volunteer for Jefferson County. CERT stands for…
Lighting up the garden
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. While our calendars tell us that winter is just a few short days away, the hinting chill of winter has been threatening off and on for the…