Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Expressions of gratitude, combined with requests for funding or support for specific projects and programs informed the majority of the presentations made to lawmakers at the Jefferson…
Rotary Military Tribute Banner project is accepting applications
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Applications for new Military Tribute Banners are due Wednesday, Oct. 15. See the form below. Rotary International of Monticello is again accepting applications for its Military Tribute…
Patriot Day: Remembering 9/11
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Christians and non-Christians alike sometimes take for granted our days here on Earth. It’s easy to assume that we’re going to live another day. Most people don’t…
World Marrow Donor Day is Sept. 20
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The third Saturday of each September is set aside as World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD). This year, that day falls on Sept. 20, and the day is…
Monticello paintball athlete helps Team USA win world championship
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Warren Barker, 15-year-old son of Kenny and Joanne Barker of Monticello, helped the U16 Team USA paintball competitors become the 2025 world champions. On Aug. 27-28, top…
Dr. Jennifer Page to be next North Florida College president
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. After what was described as a very brief meeting of the North Florida College (NFC) Board of Trustees on Friday, Aug. 29, Executive Vice President Dr. Jennifer…
Homeschoolers learn about emergency preparedness at EOC
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Tuesday, Sept. 2, was an exciting day for several homeschoolers. At 10 a.m., they headed over to the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to learn about…
Second Harvest of the Big Bend harnesses collective action during Hunger Action Month
Second Harvest of the Big Bend Throughout America’s history, people have come together to drive meaningful change. This September, Second Harvest of the Big Bend is calling on the Big Bend community…
New exhibit opens at Starling Musings on Sept. 13
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. More local talent is coming to Starling Musings Art for their monthly exhibit, which is planned to open on Sept. 13. Waukeenah resident Chris Latham, originally from…
ACA celebrates its varsity volleyball seniors
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The evening of Sept. 4 was senior night for Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) senior Warrior volleyball players, Cynthia Upshaw and Leighton Faglie. Cynthia Upshaw, who was accompanied…
AIDS Walk to support community wellness
Lauren Gallo Contributor Big Bend Cares, in partnership with Neighborhood Medical Center and Bond Community Health Center, invites you to the 35th Annual Tallahassee AIDS Walk on the Southwood Nature Trail…
Has your reputation been questioned?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Have you ever been wrongly accused? Has your good name been challenged? Unfair accusations can wreck your credibility and destroy professional and personal relationships. They can also…
Aucilla’s middle school volleyball team fighting hard
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The middle school girls volleyball team at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has had a busy season already, and they will continue to play regularly throughout the season….
County allocates $800,000 plus for courthouse repair and restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A combined $855,000 in state, local and other funding is going into the needed repairs and overall restoration of the historic courthouse on the circle. Prompting the…
Don’t wait ’til you smell smoke
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When was the last time you tested or replaced your smoke detectors? Most house fires are caused by mishaps when cooking, but other fire sources, including heating…
Honoring local women in law enforcement
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year in September our nation sets aside a day to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of female officers who enforce law and order around the country….
Home Improvement: Serpents who steal
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Most homesteads who raise chickens want to provide a safe, sanitary home for their flock, and whether you free-range or have a chicken-run set up, a good…
Fire Rescue gets funds to purchase ambulance and life-saving equipment
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently ratified an agreement that provided Jefferson County Fire Rescue with a $90,000 state grant for the purchase of critical equipment used by the Emergency…
Slow Pitch Senior Softball Bats for sale: Proceeds to benefit suicide prevention
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. September has been designated Suicide Prevention Month, with Sept.10 named World Suicide Prevention Day. In 2020, the lives of Dennis and Ann Marie Curry, of Waukeenah, Fla.,…
Where are they now: Abigail Morgan
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Abigail Morgan, of Monticello, and daughter of Mitchell and Susan Morgan, at the young age of 25, must be looking back over the past seven years and…