Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. As we navigate these trying times, the need for a ready blood supply continues. Donated blood has a limited shelf life and needs to be replenished. OneBlood…
Kitten Season is here and help is needed now!
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. As winter draws to a close and the weather begins to warm, many female cats are in heat and 60 days later, they begin giving birth to…
Some Christian summer camps have been canceled
We live in a confusing and often unfair world. On this side of eternity, if we are honest with ourselves, we may say that the current situation in our world is unfair….
From the Pulpit…
Binding fears that bind us It might seem strange writing about Christmas in May, but some of the fears faced that first Christmas can give insight as to how we can defeat…
Food Giveaways for county residents
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. During these trying times of unemployment caused by the coronavirus pandemic many household are suffering with lack of food for a decent sit-down meal. Because of this,…
Local COVID-19 testing sites open to public (updated)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (FDOH-Jefferson) is now conducting COVID-19/coronavirus testing at various locations around the community. The testing started on Thursday, May 7,…
Toll road to stop at I-10
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. While health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic stalled much of business and other activities during the last two months – including the Suncoast Connector hearings – the…
Sunset Over Corona
The world knows not when this virus will end. Our country longs to return to what was. We, as a people, need to be careful to what we are willing to return…
Reporter’s Corner:
Wanna hear something good? Despite being in the media industry and writing for a newspaper…I don’t actually subscribe to very many newspapers. Occasionally, I will pick up the Tallahassee Democrat from the…
Marie Barrington Garmon
Marie Barrington Garmon, 91, of Monticello, Fla., finished her earthly course on Friday, April 24, 2020. A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Mrs. Garmon had worked at Artistic Creations where she was…
James Ricky Davis
James Ricky Davis, born October 7, 1948, in Monticello, Fla., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the age of 71. Ricky served over…
Masked do-gooders
Chamber of Commerce volunteers sew masks to be given away Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s staff and volunteers are busy making much-needed cotton face masks for…
Healthcare Heroes
Errin Mays Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Errin Mays is the senior licensed practical nurse (LPN) and licensed vocational nurses (LVN) for the Jefferson County Department of Health. She provides basic medical…
OneBlood seeking plasma donors
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. At any time of the year, there is a need for blood donors. During this time of year, when we are fighting the coronavirus pandemic, there is…
Grow hemp: Local farmers can now apply for permit license
Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, April 27, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) launched the online Hemp Cultivation Licensing Portal, allowing local farmers to apply for licenses….
Pick your own blueberries at Kinsey U-Pick Blueberry Farm
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Kinsey U-Pick Blueberry Farm continues to operate in Jefferson County, even after 40-years of hard work and much success. Wayne Kinsey works and watches over the…
When is the library reopening?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Unfortunately, there has yet to been a reopening date offered, but Natalie Binder, the library director at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, says that her…
Mail gone viral
USPS addresses COVID concerns With social distancing, temporarily closing businesses and canceled events all resulting in changes to our normal lives, several businesses and services have been deemed as essential and continue…
NextEra gives an ultimatum
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The transmission line ordinance that the county planners have been tweaking for months in conjunction with Attorney David Collins has now been sent to the Jefferson County…
Newspapers have your back
Dean Ridings CEO, America’s Newspapers Contributor We’re in the midst of a global pandemic, but its impact on America’s communities is local. First responders are our neighbors helping our neighbors, rushing to…