Is there a sin that keeps harassing you – the one you thought you’d conquered, only to find it creeping back? At first, only occasionally, but now, much more often. Should you…
Free health clinic on Jan. 7
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Christmas Night fire destroys home
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) was dispatched at 8:35 p.m. on Dec. 25 to a residence at 1455 E. Washington St., where several callers had reported a…
Animal control enforcement gets teeth
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Individuals who are issued a citation for violation of the animal control ordinance and discard the summons will now have to face a judge, per a resolution…
Ruling expected soon in legal dispute between county and wedding venue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Some seven months after a non-jury trial on the longstanding legal dispute between the county and a wedding venue known as the Homestead Barn, local officials are…
Lamont pedestrian critically injured
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Dec. 23, a person walking across the parking lot of Arby’s in Lamont, Fla., was struck by a vehicle and critically injured. The report filed…
Ponderings…What lies ahead
The new year is approaching. There really isn’t an actual barrier between this year and next year – we wake up like it’s any ordinary day, but it feels different, somehow. “Next…
Top Shelf Band to play at MOH on New Year’s Eve
Leonia Maresch Contributor With a simple post on Facebook in the year 2016, seven musicians got together and formed the number one band in Tallahassee – Top Shelf Band. Since then, six…
CERT needs volunteers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone looking for new ways to give back to our community in the new year might consider becoming a CERT volunteer for Jefferson County. CERT stands for…
Lighting up the garden
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. While our calendars tell us that winter is just a few short days away, the hinting chill of winter has been threatening off and on for the…
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission celebrates 2024 achievements in conservation
Florida Fish and Wildlife Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in conservation…
Cold-hardy citrus selection
Citrus production is one of Florida’s largest agricultural industries due to its warmer climate that is suitable for most citrus varieties. When we think of North Florida agriculture production, we usually do…
Socializing your dog
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every pet owner wants a well-socialized pet. No one wants Fido to jump all over guests who come to the house, pull incessantly on his leash, or…
Lawmakers come to town to hear local issues
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the 2025 spring session of the Florida Legislature set to begin on March 4, the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation made its annual trip to Monticello on…
Christmas time is here…everywhere around the world
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them,…
A true Christmas story
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful…
Still searching for the perfect gift to give?
Are you still searching for the perfect gift to give? The one that will fit perfectly, meet expectations, work without fixing, not have to be returned in its original packing material? That…
Joe Biden, Mr. Consistency
Our soon to be former president has been much maligned on any number of things, but I’d like to commend him for his consistency on just one issue – guns and gun…
Ponderings…Will you be eaten by the Yule Cat?
The Winter Solstice has officially come and gone. I’ve rambled about the significance of this time in the past, but for those who don’t know, the word “solstice” is derived from two…
Backpack Buddies come through for Christmas
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Thanksgiving, the Backpack Buddies of Jefferson County delivered gifts, blankets, food and turkeys for the children and families in their program. This Christmas, the spirit of…
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