Dickie Brown, 77, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on March 5, 2021. Originally from Laurens, S.C., he was born on April 4, 1943. Brown served in the Air Force and was honorably…
One Body; Many Parts
When the church comes together to act as the hands and feet of Jesus, amazing things happen. During the past couple of weeks, churches from different denominations came together to assist those…
Volunteers safely continaue to serve
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful.” When my grandmother became a widow, she moved from Jacksonville to Signal Mountain to…
Local girl featured in Top Model Magazine
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Back in September of 2020, you may have read in the paper about a young local, Arianna Brown, being selected by America’s Elite Miss as a top…
Did you serve in the Vietnam War?
Vietnam War Veterans Day Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you serve in the Vietnam War? If so, we’d love to recognize you in a special section of our Friday, March 26,…
A Chicken Story
Chickens are sort of like licorice. You either like them or you don’t. Licorice is a little too rubbery and tarry for my taste, and keeping chickens is off my bucket list…
Reach Out
My take-charge, ex-marine father is failing. He is 93 years old, frail and confused, but still a remarkable man. On a precious visit, Dad invited me to pick out a walking stick…
Local business woman doubles as on-call doula and midwife assistant
Samantha Wainright ECB Publishing, Inc. You might know Heather Futrell as local business woman and owner of Traditions Embroidery and Rust and Rose, but did you know that she also serves as…
Take your family Fishing
How to start your fishing adventure Florida Fish and Wildlife Contributor Fishing is an enjoyable pastime, especially here in Florida. In fact, there are approximately 4 million saltwater and freshwater anglers in…
From little roar to big roar! Two students sign with FMU
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. One senior and and one graduate of last year’s class at Jefferson Somerset recently signed on to play football with Florida Memorial University (FMU) on National Signing…
MPD purchases new SUVs
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Recently the Monticello Police Department (MPD) was able to purchase two new police SUVs. Police Chief Fred Mosley applied for and acquired a grant from the state…
Emerald’s Gem Box…Who cares about public notices? You should!
Each year, there are a select few politicians that try to change the way public notices are handled, throughout the state of Florida. As it now stands, by law, every municipality is…
Ella Jo Bilinski Bebeau
Ella Jo Bilinski Bebeau passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at her home in Decatur, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Blanche Bilinski of Monticello, Fla.,…
Altrusa District 3 Governor visits local Altrusa Club
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Altrusa Club here in Monticello held their second meeting of the month on Thursday, Feb. 25. Every month, the Altrusa club holds a business meeting on…
Samson, Deliliah and a lack of awareness
The story of Samson and Delilah is a Christian classic, a story of the dangers of walking by sight and the possibility of unreached potential. Samson was born to be a hero…
Wacissa Youth First to host drive-in movie night
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Wacissa Youth First, in partnership with the Wacissa Volunteer Fire Department, will be holding a drive-in movie night! The event will take place on Saturday, March 20,…
On the move
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Homeschool Association, Inc. (JCHAI) has had a lot going on recently, when it comes to where they’re going to be stationed. The activity began…
2021 Watermelon Festival is a go
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Watermelon Festival is on for 2021! With COVID-19 shutting down tons of events last year, many were wondering whether we’d be having the annual Watermelon Festival this…
George Smyrnios named FHP Investigator of the year
Nikki Thompson ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Investigator George Smyrnios, formerly of Aucilla, Fla. and graduate of Aucilla Christian Academy, has been awarded the highest accolade an Investigator can achieve…
Jefferson Arts features Anne Hempel for their March show
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be opening their March show for viewing this Saturday, March 6. The show is entitled “Native Wild,” and features paintings by the…