You’re angry. He’s angry. What’s new? It’s been a long time since you’ve enjoyed each other’s company. When was the last time you really laughed with your spouse? You can almost hear…
Jumping to conclusions
Alan Greenspan once shared, “I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” The truth…
Greater Fellowship missionary ministry to celebrate anniversary
Mary Roberts Contributor More than 45 years ago, a group of devoted and resolute Christians at Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, set out on a mission to extend their mission ministry beyond…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: All in the family
I grew up in a large family, though I only had three siblings. We had cousins for miles on both sides of the family. Fortunately, my father made sure that we were…
Boyer named district Teacher of the Year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, included recognition of 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year Indy Mack, Secondary Teacher of the Year Dr….
Deadline for filing property exemptions is March 3
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The property appraiser’s office (PAO) is reminding property owners and others who may be seeking a reduction in their property taxes that the time to apply for…
Man sentenced to 15 years in video voyeurism case
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. A Lamont, Fla., man has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for various sexual charges, including 10 counts of video voyeurism. Lamar Walter Dennis, born March…
County reaffirms intent to collect special assessments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Just before the end of 2024, local officials adopted a resolution of intent in keeping with an annual procedural requirement that state law mandates if a county…
County adopts pre-approved vendors’ list
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a break with the recent past, the Jefferson County Commission has okayed a pre-approved list of vendors and authorized the clerk of court to pay those…
A journey toward volunteering
A funny thing happened on the day I set out to write a Monticello News article about CERT needing volunteers. I realized I wanted to be one. The more information I gathered…
Ponderings…Unexpected solutions
The recent snow (can’t believe I’m typing that!) killed some of the plants in my garden. Some had been struggling to recover through the last few winters we have had, which have…
MercyMe announces “I Can Only Imagine” sequel
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2018 film “I Can Only Imagine,” announced they will be releasing a sequel. Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate announced that during the Spring of 2025, “I…
Jefferson County REC wins state voter turnout award
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Jan. 9, during the spring quarterly meeting for the Republican State Executive Committee in Orlando, the Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee (REC) was awarded first place…
February Love Your Pet Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Ever since the dawn of civilization, mankind has taken to welcoming other species into our lives for companionship. The remains of dogs and cats have been discovered…
Forging a legacy that lasts
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What does it take to forge a legacy that lasts? Thomas Raines (also spelled Rains) spent all of his 96 years in Jefferson County, living in a…
Aviation license plate available for presale
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Florida Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (FAOPA) recently began…
Another “lap” down, bicyclist still going
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It almost defies explanation when Paul Webb says he feels better than he has in years. The 72-year-old self proclaimed “full time voluntary charity cyclist” is four…
Judge issues formal restitution order (Reams requests rehearing)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Following oral arguments by the state and defense attorneys in a restitution hearing on Monday, Jan. 13, in Leon County, Circuit Judge Stephen Everett recently issued a…
Annual event to mark first U.S. flag raised on Iwo Jima set for Feb. 23
CDR Troy G. Avera Jr. USN (Ret.) “Boots” Thomas Veterans Memorial Park Foundation The 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the First United States Flag raised on Iwo Jima, Japan, is set for Sunday,…
Mark Kessler inducted into building industry Hall of Fame
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Building Industry Association of the Big Bend (BIABB) recently inducted Kessler Construction’s co-owner, Mark Kessler, into its Housing Hall of Fame. BIABB serves Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon,…
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