Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Trail to Oregon is a show for adults who have lived deeply enough to know how it feels to make idiotic decisions (and pay for them),…
Mercy. It’s something to be thankful for
If you wrote down what you’re most thankful for, you could likely create a top 10 list. But what if you drilled deep into your soul? Would you rewrite your list and…
“Be the light”
It was a cold December afternoon, filled with sleet and rain. All day Jerry and Jim had been delivering Christmas boxes to families, many of which would receive nothing else that year…
Twice mine: first, I made you, then I bought you
A young boy spent several days making a small boat to play with in the water. Finally, it was ready for its maiden voyage, so he carried it to the edge of…
Because of His righteousness
A natural progression is gently revealed in these passages: “The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. My people will dwell…in secure dwellings, and…
De-gunk your gutters!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The changing of the seasons brings with it the enchanting scent of pine needles and distant firewood, the first exhilarating chill of winter, and waves of dancing…
Local nursing graduate honored in pinning ceremony
Southern Regional Technical College Contributor On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville during which 49 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and ASN-Bridge students…
County Commission gets new member, plus an official seal
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission has a new face and new chairman on the board, as well as an official county seal prominently displayed on its chamber back…
Value Adjustment Board agrees with Property Appraiser decision
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the third consecutive year, the Jefferson County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) recently dealt with a petition from a property owner whose applications for a religious exemption…
It’s time for letters to Santa!
Please read the guidelines below and make sure that you get your letters sent so Santa can read them! For letters to be published in the newspaper, they must be delivered to…
Expect dry, warm winter, experts say
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether you subscribe to global warming or believe that shifts in temperatures occur naturally and cyclically absent human activity, few will argue that winters aren’t getting warmer,…
Share the gift of love
Thanksgiving is past, a time to give thanks. If you’re reading this, you already have one thing to be thankful for. Life! We now find ourselves wrapped up in the gift- giving…
Meet your neighbor – Dustin Rivest
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Dustin Rivest! Rivest was born and raised in Tallahassee and currently lives near the Chaires community. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, where his…
Hospice to hold remembrance service Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello’s new field office for Big Bend Hospice is holding a Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at 615 N. Jefferson St. The…
Sharing stories with Little Free Libraries
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that reading is important, and having access to books helps us improve our literacy; it helps us expand our vocabularies and enables us…
The bloom and decay of the tung oil industry
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the years, many different industries have supported Jefferson County and its residents, providing valuable sources of income and job stability for locals. Agricultural staples such as…
Let’s talk tools
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once observed, “All the tools and engines on earth are only extensions of man’s limbs and senses.” Certainly the tools for gardening…
Industrial Machinery Maintenance Students Excel
North Florida College Contributor In October, industries across the nation recognize National Manufacturing Month to inspire the next generation to view manufacturing as an advanced high-tech industry, re-establish the U.S. as the…
Providing a healthy environment for your children is important
Lucille Cofield Contributor In Preschool Growth and Development: Maximizing Learning Experiences, you’ll learn how to support the growth and development of preschool children. There’s no doubt preschoolers develop at an amazing rate…
Monticello Christmas presents a night of lights
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Tis the season once more for residents of Monticello to come together and enjoy the annual occurrence of the Downtown Monticello Christmas celebration. Although the event has…