Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, twice a year, an invasion falls upon residents of North Florida. This invasion consists of thousands of insects, paired up in twos end to end…
Learning As I Go: It’s Not a Game
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I watched a precious friend worship Jesus yesterday. Her life hasn’t always been easy. Each week, no matter what troubles are present in her life, her hands…
From the Sunny Side: Adventurous memories
Rick Patrick Columnist Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with my older sister. Since I am the youngest of three, perhaps I should clarify. I was visiting with my oldest sister,…
Florida Public Health Week – April 7 – Hurricane response
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor Many Floridians are unaware of the extensive role their county health department plays in hurricane response efforts. While today serves as an important reminder for…
ALDI remains on target to open store this summer
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Rumors aside of the possible delay of the opening of the ALDI store in Monticello because of a construction problem, a spokesperson for the company told the…
– Sign up now – Watermelon pageants set for June 6
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2026 Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Kilpatrick Auditorium, located…
Tonya Roberts shares faith lessons learned from her students
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The April 2 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) and featured one of its faculty members, Tonya Roberts, as…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its…
Florida Public Health Week – April 6 – Data driven insights
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health is celebrating Florida Public Health Week by highlighting a different health topic each day. The focus for Monday, April 6,…
Community-wide celebration began Easter week in Monticello
Story Submitted The annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration was held on Saturday, March 28, on the campus of First Methodist Church of Monticello. The weather was beautiful, and those attending enjoyed the…
Commission speeds up county manager’s transition
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s becoming difficult to keep up with the changes at the county manager’s office, fast as they are coming. On Thursday morning, April 2, the Jefferson County…
Pedaling with purpose: Dirty Pecan Ride fuels support for Jefferson County 4-H
Dr. Camille Lewis UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson Residents may have noticed the steady stream of cyclists moving through the county’s rural roads on the morning of March 7. By mid-morning, the Jefferson…
John Hancock was first to sign
John Hancock was the first to sign that sheet of parchment. After much dispute and a powerful speech by John Adams, the resolution of independence was adopted with 12 affirmative votes and…
Laura’s Garden Notes: April showers?
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. I find myself wondering if the well-known proverb “April showers bring May flowers” will hold true this year. We’re continuing to have prolonged drought conditions extending from…
JCS celebrates annual Arbor Day
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. On March 27, Jefferson County K-12, Community Partnership School (JCS) gathered students, staff and community members on campus for a meaningful Arbor Day tree planting ceremony that…
Healthcare Hero: Janice Carter
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. At Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, healing often happens in quiet, unseen moments. This month, we celebrate a local healthcare hero who works there, Janice Carter. Carter…
Real Men group meets every Wednesday morning
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Men of any Christian denomination are invited to participate in a relatively new weekly gathering called Real Men. The group uses the meeting space at the Chamber…
Garden to Table program coming up at the extension office
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Later this month, the Jefferson Extension Office is offering a brief but information-packed two-part program called Garden to Table, designed for anyone interested in growing more of…
Easter’s hope begins before the resurrection
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Rightfully so, the focus of Easter is on the resurrection of Christ. For those who surrender their lives to Him, that same resurrection awaits them on that…
Library announces activities for April, launches newsletter
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has launched a fresh monthly newsletter, informing the community of their upcoming free activities. So, what’s on the agenda for…