Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holiday season underway, many shoppers are searching for gifts that will be appreciated long after the wrapping paper is gone. Practical gifts often carry the…
Crochet Club donates baby blankets to pregnancy center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Jefferson Crochet Club had its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, they did something special for the community. Seven handmade, crocheted baby blankets with matching…
Monticello Police Department may be moving to new location
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After more than eight decades of being headquartered in the small building adjacent to city hall on Mulberry Street, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) may soon be…
Monticello Market vendors thank property hosts for their generosity
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. On Nov. 22, vendors at the Monticello Market came together to honor Pam and Barry Kelly with a gift basket filled with market products, a gesture of…
Chamber’s Student Leadership Academy completes ramp project with Kiwanis support
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Chamber of Commerce’s Student Leadership Academy, in partnership with the Monticello Kiwanis Club, completed construction of a wheelchair ramp on Monday, Nov. 24, at 2286 Lloyd…
Jefferson County Recreation Park is gearing up for another season of youth soccer!
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Sign-ups for the Jefferson County Recreation Dept. soccer program will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the park, located at 1380…
Thanksgiving blessings, one meal at a time
Shirley Gilley Contributor Rev. Martha B. Wilson had a vision about giving and described it this way: “I just wanted to bless anyone, by the aid of God by the Holy Spirit.”…
Upcoming Holiday Happenings
Service of Remembrance Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. St. Margaret Catholic Church 1565 E. Washington St. For this free, community event, Big Bend Hospice offers a peaceful evening of reflection and the…
Millie & Tillie – a bonded pair of sibling cats
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Millie and Tillie are a bonded pair of sibling cats seeking a permanent home together. The sisters are a bit shy and reserved when meeting new people,…
Supervisor of Elections invites community to Winter Wonderland on Thursday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections Office is proud to invite the community to a festive Winter Wonderland experience, transforming the office into a magical holiday destination filled with snow-inspired…
“Missy’s Law” legislation filed to keep persons convicted of serious crimes in custody
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill introduced in the Florida Legislature for the coming 2026 session aims to keep individuals convicted of serious crimes from being released prior to sentencing. House…
Message from the Jefferson County Property Appraiser
To all my fellow residents of Jefferson County, Florida, I have a heartfelt message to share with you. I have been diagnosed with a serious illness that will require immediate treatment. I…
A pony named Domino
Catherine D. Ledyard Contributor We have read and heard many stories about little girls and their ponies, how the love of a horse can transform the life of person, and how some…
County-wide speech contest winners announced
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The county-wide level of the 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, hosted by UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson in the auditorium at Aucilla…
County to enhance 911 system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County is set to receive additional funding for the continued upgrade of its emergency communication system and its transition into Next Generation 9-1-1 (N911) services….
The fire ban has ended, BUT…
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The fire ban imposed across Jefferson County in mid-November expired at midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Fire Chief Derrick Burrus reported that there was discussion about extending…
Trees of Remembrance are up through Dec. 20
The Big Bend Hospice (BBH) Trees of Remembrance for Jefferson County are up through Dec. 20. Stop by Tupelo’s Bakery & Café (220 W. Washington St.) or Renasant Bank (200 E. Washington…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Staying sharp in the garden
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This month we’re making the transition from fall into winter, watching the days get shorter and shorter and then begin, almost imperceptibly, to extend again. In these…
Events for December 9-11
DECEMBER 9 (Tuesday) A “Service of Remembrance” will take place at 6 p.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church (1565 E. Washington St.). For this free, community event, Big Bend Hospice offers a…
A visible peace that inspires hope
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Despite your brokenness, wouldn’t you like to experience the kind of peace that others envy? Wouldn’t you like to feel a peace that defies understanding, no matter…