Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is holding one of its Business After Five events on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. The gathering will…
H5N1 Facts: How to best protect your pets from Avian Influenza A
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a press release issued on Jan. 6, 2025, by the Louisiana Department of Health, the patient who had previously been hospitalized with the first human…
A quiet place among the oaks
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Nestled between two centuries-old oaks is a quiet, unassuming home. The one-story structure, painted white with bright teal shutters adorning its craftsman-style porch, is about 166 years…
4-H Teen Council envisions the future
Justice Barrington UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Jefferson County 4-H Teen Council gathered for an engaging and inspiring event titled “Envisioning Your Future.” During this interactive session, council…
Application cycle for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program ends Jan. 29
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program partners with Florida farmers and ranchers through rural lands protection easements to preserve working agricultural operations that…
Coyote breeding season
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite their shy nature, the Florida coyote is exceptionally common. Most residents are more likely to hear these elusive creatures than they are to actually see one,…
Wild Wonders weekend is soon Tickets for Jan. 25-26 available at NorthFloridaWildlife.org
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center is holding a special Wild Wonders weekend on Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 25-26. The gate opens at 10 a.m. and the fun lasts until…
All local youth invited to public speaking workshop
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County 4-H is holding a one-hour 4-H Demonstration and Illustrated Talk Workshop on Friday, Jan. 31, at the extension office. All local youth are invited to…
Constitutional officers take oath of office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Five newly elected or reelected constitutional officers and their spouses, children, relatives, friends and supporters gathered in the old courthouse courtroom on Monday morning, Jan. 6, for…
Cox reelected mayor, Richardson vice mayor
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Councilwoman Gloria Cox will retain the office of mayor for a third year. And Councilwoman Katrina Richardson will serve as vice mayor during the period, taking the…
City receives 22 applications for manager position
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As of Jan. 1, which marked the closing date for the submission of applications for the position of city manager, 22 people had applied for the job,…
Grateful resident donates $6,000 to emergency response services
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. People express their gratitude in different ways, from a heartfelt thank you, to a written note, to a meaningful gift, public praise, or performing a like act…
A Tribute to the Remarkable Ms. Eleanor Hawkins
In the tapestry of life, there are those rare souls whose presence weaves threads of inspiration and guidance into the very fabric of our existence. Today, I stand before the citizens of…
Ponderings…The ways we are remembered
When I was in first grade, I rode the bus to school. Every morning, my big sister (who was in the 3rd grade) and I would walk to the bus stop and…
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able…
Warriors win sportsmanship award
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the valuable lessons learned by participating in high school sports is that of sportsmanship. Along with that comes a sense of respect for one’s self, his/her…
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up their door, or…
Are you touched?
Touched is a great word that can mean many things! When we remove blemishes from something, it is touched up. A touch down means we score. Being touched in the heart means…
God’s still working on us
When we look at our adult children, we can become frustrated when they don’t behave more responsibly or exercise better judgment. When God looks at us, His children, He sees people who…