Holden Grace Wilkins Florida State University Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one in…
UF/IFAS to offer fall gardening/raised bed workshop
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rain has started falling again, just in time for those interested in starting a fall garden to get busy. For the latest information about growing your own…
Community Calendar Events for Wednesday, Oct. 8
OCTOBER 8 (Wednesday) The Keystone Genealogical Library is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205. The Kiwanis Club of…
Bok Tower wins 2025 Water Lily Weigh-Off Challenge with help of Monticello native
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Water Lily Weigh-off is an annual worldwide competition. It was initiated by Denver Botanic Gardens and is taking place for the third time this year. The…
October is (ADHD) Awareness Month
Sandra W Nichols PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Oct. 1 was Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Awareness Day, and October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD is one of the most commonly neurodivergent diagnoses…
What if we didn’t pray for our pastors?
Sheryl H. Bodt Guest Columnist What kind of impact does your pastor’s influence have on your church, your community, your family? On you? Sadly, many pastors are leaving their churches because they…
With you I am well pleased
Rev. John Hicks Columnist Sept. 26 was National Daughter’s Day, and Sept. 28 was National Son’s Day; days set aside to give appreciation to daughters and sons. Is there any daughter or…
Warriors clobber Cougars
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors scored early and often in their varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 3, when they went on the road to face…
Cataracts are common and treatment is available
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. As people age, they may begin to have concerns about various physical changes, and one of the most common is often less clear vision. Every concern related…
Pinktober Pickleball Tournament is Oct. 23
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pickleball players are invited to “play with a purpose” during the Pinktober Pickleball Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 23. The tournament is a breast cancer awareness event sponsored…
Self-advocacy, support and strength: Kathy Panek’s story
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. “Life just smacks you in the face sometimes, and oh Lord, it was one of those times. It’s just impossible to wrap your head around.” Those were…
Today’s Community Calendar Events
OCTOBER 7 (Tuesday) The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has its monthly member luncheon at noon at First Methodist Church Family Ministry Center (325 W. Walnut St.) in Monticello. Scott Mixon of…
I have wooded property – how do I manage it properly?
Jimmy McQuigg Florida Forest Service – Jefferson Owning wooded property in Jefferson County is a privilege and a responsibility. Whether your goals are wildlife habitat, timber production, recreation or simply preserving a…
Performance audit findings presented to school board
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board heard a presentation on Monday, Sept. 15, from the CPA firm of Law, Redd, Crona & Monroe, P.A. concerning the findings of…
Letter to the Editor
October 6, 2025 Did you know there are angels among us? I was informed last week that one of them is moving form our area to Indiana to live with one of…
Natalie Binder bidding library farewell
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After 16 years of service with the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), and 10 at its helm, Director Natalie Binder is moving on, with Saturday, Oct. 11,…
Free health clinic is Oct. 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…
Renee Long case set for hearing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorney David Collins has been assigned to represent Lindsey Renee Long, who is scheduled to appear for arraignment before Judge Bobby Plaines on Monday morning, Nov. 3….
Seven Oaks Health and Big Bend Hospice welcome new chief nursing officer
Travia Cromartie Big Bend Hospice Seven Oaks Health, the parent company of Big Bend Hospice, is proud to announce the appointment of Norman Pasley, MBA, MSN, RN, NHA, NE-BC, CRRN, as chief…