Keep sowing and planting Proverbs 20:4 “Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.” (NIV) “Those too lazy to plow in the right season will…
Dorothy Mae Coble
Dorothy Mae Coble, age 98, of Monticello, Fla., passed away at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, May 1, 2020. Dorothy, known as “Dot” to her friends, was born March 12,…
Teacher Appreciation Week
To my amazing, beautiful, dedicated and perseverant staff I wish that every teacher in America had the privilege of doing what you do each day. The students you serve adore you and…
The spirit of nursing… Michelle Miller and Kristi Land
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. MICHELLE MILLER Before Michelle Miller started working at Honey Lake Clinic, she was not looking for another job. Today, at the clinic, Miller (a RN and BSN)…
Jefferson Somerset’s unsung heroes
Nancy Whitty, Jefferson Somerset Contributor When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “stay-at-home” executive order that limited people to only essential errands outside their home in order to help stop the spread…
Volunteers: the faces behind the food drives
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Truth Gatherers Victorious Church and the church’s Pastor Joe Davis hold a food distribution on the fourth Saturday of every month at the church’s location, which…
Church Member Spotlight: Ruth Bailey
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Ruth Teasley Bailey is a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church (EBC), which is the church she attended as far back as she remembers. And, she is…
Pastor Spotlight: Minister Steve Cordle
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Minister and evangelist Steve Cordle is the pastor of the Central Church of Christ at 100 Coopers Pond Road in Monticello, a position he’s held since October…
MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), with assistance from Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Mario Myles…
Stay informed with IPAWS
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In times of crisis, the American people continually demonstrate resilience. Timely and effective emergency alert and warning messages can add to that resilience by providing information that…
Another potentially destructive hurricane season?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As if the coronavirus pandemic weren’t enough, weather experts are forecasting an unusually active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins June 1 and runs through November…
Debs Notes
Happy 97th Birthday today to Len Dodson! Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary today to Anne and Joe Davis! Donna Hagan, executive director for the Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties,…
The real threat
I wrote a letter about a month ago that spoke about conspiracy theories. Friends of mine believe the Democrats are conspiring with China to initiate this horrible virus. As I observe the…
Context is everything
In her “Letter to the Editor,” published April 23, 2020, regarding the financial audit completed by Florida’s Auditor General of the elected Jefferson County School Board, Superintendent Marianne Arbulu stated, “Context is…
Chalking sidewalks, an interesting pastime
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. With the permission of the Jefferson County Recreation Department and Park Director Mike Holm, a park-goer created a chalk alphabet and hop-scotch obstacle courses for herself and…
Young Farmers: join the Farm Foundation’s Young Farmer Accelerator Program
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Young Farmers are invited to take part in a year-long series of interactive learning and networking experiences that will be offered by the Farm Foundation’s Young Farmer…
Almeda Tillman Montgomery
Almeda Tillman Montgomery, 86, of Monticello, Fla., passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 17, 2020. Mrs. Montgomery was a 1951 graduate of Howard Academy High School…
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…
i-Ready Rockstars at Jefferson Somerset
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Several students with Jefferson Somerset’s kindergarten through eighth grade classes were recently recognized as “i-Ready Rockstars”. These rockstar-students completed at least 45 minutes of i-Ready reading and…
Cattleman on the up-and-coming: Hunter Horne
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Hunter Horne is one of Jefferson County’s local ranchers whose career is focused around keeping his community (and country) fed. But Horne has also gone above-and-beyond in…