Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Monticello Woman’s Club to launch a new networking opportunity for local business owners who are women….
Orange tree tops in the forest are a sign of stress
John McGuire and Kier Klepzig Contributors There has been a recent increase in pine tree deaths reported in a swath extending from Tallahassee, Fla., heading north to Thomasville, Ga., and then east…
JOY seeks toy donations for local youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Updated: Nov. 7, 2025 Members of JOY (Jefferson Outreach for Youth) are gearing up for their 16th annual toy drive to provide Christmas gifts for local youngsters….
Free health clinic on Nov. 4
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…
Aucilla Christian alumni of ’93, ’94 and ’95 reconnect after shared loss
Story submitted Alumni from three graduating classes turn grief into gratitude and lasting friendship. What began as a moment of sorrow when a beloved classmate from the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Class…
This day in history – Oct. 29
1901 President William McKinley’s assassin is executed. On Oct. 29, 1901, President William McKinley’s assassin, Leon Czolgosz, is executed in the electric chair at Auburn Prison in New York. Czolgosz had shot…
Meet Your Neighbor: Sabrina McDonald
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. For nearly 45 years, Sabrina McDonald has called Jefferson County home, embracing its small-town charm and close-knit community. Born in Casper, Fla., she moved here as a…
Remembering Prohibition: When America went dry
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. On Oct. 28, 1919, the United States Congress passed the Volstead Act, setting into motion one of the most dramatic and controversial chapters in American history, Prohibition….
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Bo
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Bo, an 8-year-old tabby cat with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. Though he may be a little shy at first, once he…
Fun Halloween crafts for kids
Metro Media Halloween is an enjoyable holiday for all, but particularly for children. Kids enjoy the opportunity to channel their whimsy and imagination, whether that involves choosing a clever costume or helping…
JCS celebrates Homecoming 2025!
Laura Young and Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Homecoming Week 2025 was a special time for the Tiger roar for Jefferson County Schools (JCS), with lots of opportunities for its football team,…
Slew of bills take aim at property taxes
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A slew of tax-relief measures have thus far been filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session, all of them aiming to reduce or eliminate property…
“Night of the Living Dead: Live” continues this Halloween weekend
Local actors bring cult classic to the historic Monticello Opera House Johnathan A. Cooks Contributor This Halloween weekend, prepare for a frightfully fun finale as “Night of the Living Dead: Live” shambles…
Warriors whip Spartans
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors finished their regular season in impressive fashion with a 33-0 shut out of the Spartans of Scintilla Charter Academy, in Valdosta,…
Fundraising service to benefit senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A Fundraising Service to benefit the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (JSCC) will take place on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Missionary Baptist…
What’s there not to like about a little extra property tax relief?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When property owners soon get their tax notices from the tax collector office for the current fiscal year, they will find a slight downward adjustment to the…
County joins statewide effort to promote economic development
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is getting more serious about promoting economic development. The Jefferson County Commission recently ratified a Primary County Partner Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Florida…
Another enjoyable Ghouls Night Out
This past Thursday, my daughter and friends and I enjoyed another Ghouls Night Out in Downtown Monticello. The weather was perfect and the shops were open with all sorts of sales, treats…
Events for Oct. 27, 28, 29
OCTOBER 27 (Monday) A support group for people caring for a loved one with dementia meets at 11:30 a.m. the last Monday of each month. For information about this month’s meeting place,…
Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 2
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Until the Sunshine Protect Act passes in Congress making Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent – if it ever passes – Floridians will have to continue “springing forward”…