Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Girls’ volleyball teams were busy again last week, and it was a series of ups and downs for the dedicated athletes. The varsity team competed…
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,…
Downtown is home to new soap shop
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Sept. 18, there was a large crowd gathered at 262 Cherry Street to welcome a new downtown business. Emily Pepperman, the owner of Monticello Soap…
JCS and homeschool students debate big issues
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Building 9 at Jefferson County K-12 Partnership School (JCS) is an amazing place to be after school, as Crystal Goodwin, JCS teacher, opens her door to both…
Signs it is time to replace brakes
Metro Media Contributor Each component of a vehicle performs an important function that ensures the car runs safely and soundly. A working brake system is vital to vehicle safety, so any issues…
Artist Spotlight: Bob Copper
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Local artist Bob Copper takes the idea of needing to look at the big picture very literally. No matter what medium his art takes its form through,…
Jefferson County celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD), celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, is more than just a day…
ACA varsity and junior varsity golf is off to a swingin’ start
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…