Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A large swath of the Big Bend has received only 1.53 inches of rain since Sept. 1, an amount that is 8.24 inches below normal. The most…
VFW Post 251 hosts district conference
Mary Madison Contributor The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts and auxiliaries of District 2 joined the local VFW Post and Auxiliary 251 as it hosted the District 2 Conference this month…
City eyes use of AI to transcribe certain meeting minutes
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Not altogether uncritically, City of Monticello officials are contemplating climbing aboard the artificial intelligence (AI) bandwagon, if on a limited, trial basis. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 4,…
Jefferson Farm Bureau celebrates Farm-City Week with Kiwanis Club
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Farm Bureau, in collaboration with the Monticello Kiwanis Club, hosted another successful Farm-City Week Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The annual event brought together…
Mayor joins newly-formed economic development committee
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council recently selected Mayor Gloria Cox to be the city’s representative on the Jefferson County Economic Development Committee, a newly-formed group whose chief purpose…
SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for October is now available
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (District)…
Meet Your Neighbor: Audrey Andrews
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Aspiring archaeologist with a heart for home. At just 19 years old, Audrey Andrews has lived in Jefferson County her entire life – and she wouldn’t have…
Property appraiser offers analysis of tax-relief bills
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Given her expertise and thoroughness, it’s not surprising that Property Appraiser Angela Gray would come up with a thoughtful, objective analysis of the potential impacts locally of…
It’s not good to be a turkey
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Turkey is the star of many Thanksgiving feasts and a staple in many holiday food celebrations. As delicious as they are, turkeys have a set of slang…
Golden-handed tamarins add their sparkle to the Wildlife Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On a pleasant fall morning, rays of sunshine angle through the picture window of the new home for two golden-handed tamarins. Their paws gleam like polished metal…
Constitutional officers return nearly $200,000 in unused funds to county coffers
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. This is a time of year that commissioners particularly appreciate, when the books close for the previous fiscal year and certain constitutional officers return unspent monies from…
Florida laws that took effect Oct. 1 (Part Three)
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly 30 new state laws took effect across Florida on Oct.1, shaping policies on everything from public safety and education to housing and digital privacy. These legislative…
Options for fixing the turkey
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether you want to roast, stuff, grill, smoke, fry, braise or sauté your Thanksgiving turkey, there’s a recipe out there for you! Simple Roasted Turkey (from kitchensanctuary.com)…
Keep up with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule
Metro Media Modern vehicles have surpassed their predecessors thanks to innovations that make driving and maintenance safer, easier and more convenient. In spite of the most impressive advancements, vehicle ownership still requires…
Events for November 18-20
NOVEMBER 18 (Tuesday) Jefferson County Retired Educators meets at the library (375 S. Water St.) at 10 a.m. All members and any retired educators who would like to join are encouraged to…
4-H Public Speaking Contest school winners announced
Dr. Camille Lewis, 4-H Agent UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson Public speaking is one of the skills many adults avoid, but our young people have stepped up with courage and grace. For most…
Solero returns with new Nash Road truck stop proposal, and other development news from the planning office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Solero Land Company LLC (SLC) apparently is not done with its effort to establish a truck stop at Nash Road, despite the project’s earlier denial by…
No space for reckless heating
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The temperature is steadily dropping outside, and as these autumn winds arrive, brisk and chilly, many of us are shutting the windows and turning the heat up,…
Thanksgiving Food Giveaway to be held at library on Nov. 25
Jefferson County Emergency Management Contributor Second Harvest of the Big Bend, in partnership with United Way of the Big Bend, will host a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Commodities will…
Part 3 of Palmetto Pioneers series just released
Story Submitted Local author and historian Cindy Roe Littlejohn has announced the release of her highly anticipated third book in the Palmetto Pioneers series, “Yankees in the Courthouse: A Florida Civil War…