It is now October, and the time for planning Halloween costumes, decorating our homes in spirited designs and celebrating a night of mischief, magic and spooks is upon us. The communities of…
A ghostly undertaking at the public library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Kids in costume crowded around a table in the community room at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 5, while “mad scientist”…
Driving Miss Daisy
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. An iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions worldwide. Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the…
Recognizing the hearts and minds of Jefferson County 4-H at annual banquet
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Another year of Jefferson County 4-H activities and programs has concluded with an awards ceremony and banquet on Saturday, Oct. 12. This annual awards banquet serves as…
Recreational upgrades sought
Ike Anderson Bike Trail Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials – on Tuesday evening, Oct. 1 – gave engineer Joshua Baxley, of Dewberry Engineering, the go-ahead to apply for a $50,000…
Last hurdle of approval
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The indoor gun range that gunsmith Mike Robinson wants to establish on South Water Street recently passed the second of three hurdles toward its expected approval. The…
Emerald’s Gem Box…
Happy Birthday, Kennedy One year ago, I entered into the elite and amazing group of grandparenthood; and I must say being a grandmother (AKA Glamma) is absolutely wonderful. My perfect little granddaughter,…
Defending Freedom Impeachment, continued…
The Constitution is very specific about the impeachment process. Impeachment by the House The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment….
Dale Arthur (Delmar) Ellerbe
On Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, Jesus took another angel home after a battle against a rare form of cancer. Dale Arthur (Delmar) Ellerbe born Aug. 5, 1955, in Lakeland, Fla. He graduated…
North Florida College representatives speak to Chamber members
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Judy Lundell, director of the North Florida College Foundation (NFCF), was a guest speaker for the October meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. She was…
Pickleball can now be played at the recreation park
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing Inc. Pickleball is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing sports today. It’s a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis all into one game. It’s…
From the Pulpit…
Dare to be a Barnabas Throughout history, the Church has been influenced by unsung heroes; ordinary men and women who were significant in the fulfillment of God’s purposes. One such individual found…
Pastor Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Harvest Christian Center, once located at 1599 Springhollow Rd., is now operating under the new name of Truth Gatherers Victorious Church, where Joe Davis, Sr. is…
Community Prayer Breakfast welcomes Mickey Andrews
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The October meeting of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was held on Thursday morning, Oct. 3, in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church of Monticello….
Bike trail bites the dust
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Opponents of the multi-use (bike) trail from U.S. 90 to the Georgia state line dealt the project a deathblow last week. By a 3-2 vote on Thursday…
Deficiencies in county’s finances
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Some eight months after the county received its belated financial audit report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17, the FY 2017/18 audit should soon be getting underway, presenting…
Deb’s Notes
Happy Birthday today to Ray Hughes! Happy Anniversary today to Bruce and Allene Sandell! Find your next family heirloom at the French Country Flea Market scheduled to be held on Oct. 18…
Reporter’s Corner: Finding the light in local news
I follow the reporting of a small, little media company called “Good Good Good” which produces a quarterly print newspaper that only prints – you may be able to guess it –…
Hundreds of people attend Old Stories and New Discoveries Conference
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Old Stories and New Discoveries Conference, held at the Monticello Opera House on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5, was very well attended. The conference…
Are your fruits and veggies bad for you?
Popular fruits and vegetables listed on “Top Dirtiest” due to pesticide contamination Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. You choose to eat a healthy lunch one afternoon. Instead of settling in with a…