Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) varsity sports season has begun, and the junior varsity (JV) and varsity golf teams are ready for action. Deven Heard, the Head Golf…
Florida minimum wage to increase
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour for non-tipped employees. The rate for tipped employees will rise to $10.98 per hour,…
Healthy foods are yummy
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The time to begin teaching your children how to eat healthy foods is when they begin eating. If you are going to feed your little one soft…
The Empty Chair Ceremony held
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 19, the Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 held The Empty Chair Ceremony in association with National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is observed…
Certain personnel duties restored to clerk’s office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials have approved revisions to the personnel policy and work chart reflective of changes in some of the duties of the clerk of court and…
Fall Farm Tour is Oct. 11-12
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On the second weekend of October each year, the Fl-Ga Farm Tour makes it possible to visit many farms, ranches, groves, orchards, gardens, vineyards and other operations…
More than 163,000 apply for 172 bear hunting permits
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports that as of the deadline date of Tuesday, Sept. 23, it had received 163,459 applications for the 172…
Leaves and Limestone: Colorful native trees and spotted horsemint
Jennifer Mason Contributor As we enter fall, we begin to notice the trees and the different colors that bring the season its wonderful feel. Our native trees offer the full spectrum of…
“Pasture Walk & Talk” is Oct. 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local agriculture experts are holding a “Pasture Walk & Talk” on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 4 p.m. until sundown. The walk takes place at 170 Ashville Hwy.,…
Three arrested in Greenville stolen vehicle case
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. A stolen vehicle incident in Greenville on Thursday, Sept. 18, led to a large law enforcement response and the arrest of three suspects after a day-long search,…
Give your plant beds a fresh start
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. September is almost gone, and the former grandeur of our beautiful summer gardens has begun to fade, leaving our flower beds at home looking a little…
Odom Lawn & Tree Service awarded small business grant
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has launched a grant program as another way to support local entrepreneurs. Each quarter, two Chamber members with five or fewer…
From the Sunny Side: Thinking out loud
Rick Patrick Columnist At an early age, I developed a practice of thinking out loud. Some folks called it “talking to myself.” For some reason, this habit caused some concern among my…
Redeemed! Youth Rally returns this October
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Suwannee Station Baptist Church is gearing up to host its Second Annual Redeemed! Youth Rally for students in grades six and up. This year’s rally will take…
There is a new pastor at Open Hearts United Methodist Church
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Will Newton is the new pastor at Open Hearts United Methodist Church, in Monticello. He began serving on Sunday, July 6. He is not serving only in…
Churches play an important role in small town life
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is blessed with an abundance of religious opportunities. Churches and other houses of worship are located throughout the county, in both Monticello and the surrounding…
Free medical clinic coming to Madison
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. A free medical clinic is set to provide essential healthcare services to those in need on Saturday, Oct 18 and Sunday, Oct 19. The clinic, organized by…
New blood test helps in Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. In 1906, Alois Alzheimer, a neuropathologist and psychiatrist, first identified a condition characterized by memory loss, confusion, mood changes, and cognitive difficulties. After his patient died, an…
Smells like home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every homeowner knows the basics. Keep the lawn mowed, the gutters clear and the appliances serviced regularly. Years of running a household can build a lot of…
Letter to the Editor
Note: Letters to the Editor are typed word for word, comma for comma, as sent to this newspaper: Please keep letter to 600 words or less. Florida is set to have a…