Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s the time of year to start planning your Thanksgiving menu and make an escape plan if any irritating relatives show up to interrupt your football game…
Giving Tuesday is December 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Giving Tuesday (also called GivingTuesday) was created by 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation in 2012 as a response to rising commercialism and consumerism during…
Local groups spread some Thanksgiving generosity
ECB Publishing Staff Many local groups took the opportunity to share some generosity with the Jefferson County community around Thanksgiving. Several collections and giveaways for those in need were held to help…
National company to locate facility at former dog track
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Recovery Logistics (RLI), a North Carolina-based company that specializes in disaster response and restoration efforts, has purchased the large tract on U.S. 19 North that for nearly…
Playpen recalled over “risk of suffocation” to infants
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. A children’s playpen sold on the Amazon website was recalled on Thursday, Nov. 20, for a serious risk of injury or death to users, according to the…
North Florida College celebrates the investiture of Dr. Jennifer Humbles Page as Ninth President
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College marked a distinguished milestone on Tuesday, Nov. 18, as faculty, staff, students, alumni and state and community leaders gathered in the Van H. Priest Auditorium…
Morris Miller’s artwork brings him back home
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Tallahassee artist Morris H. Miller is always trying to capture the little moments in life. His vivid paintings of real-world images recently led him back home for…
Christmas Connection donations accepted starting Nov.30
Catholic Charities Contributor Catholic Charities’ Christmas Connection program has been fulfilling the wishes and basic needs of hundreds of families and individuals, with limited resources, from all religions, races and ethnic backgrounds…
Gifts produce unity and maturity
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist Jesus wanted there to be unity among His followers. He wanted them to grow into mature Christians. Paul said Jesus provided five gifts to “equip the saints” and…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Are you truly thankful?
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that sweet time of the year when the leaves begin to transform into a variety of bright colors that oddly signify their end until the spring…
JCHA-sponsored concert brings the sounds of Cartagena to Monticello
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The music of Camerata Heroica, a Colombian ensemble, filled the air at the Monticello Woman’s Club on the evening of Nov. 20. This free concert was sponsored…
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Creative buzz builds at Granny Kat’s sewing bee
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc Granny Kat’s is reviving the tradition of the sewing bee with a monthly project night designed to bring neighbors together through creativity, conversation and community. Affectionately called…
Holiday show “Baubles, Sparkles and Tinsel” opens Nov. 29 at Jefferson Art Gallery
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery will open its holiday exhibition, “Baubles, Sparkles and Tinsel,” with a community reception on Saturday, Nov. 29. Visitors are invited to meet the artists…
Thanksgiving food safety: tips for a healthy holiday
Melanie Southerland UF IFAS Extension – Jefferson Thanksgiving is one of the biggest food holidays of the year, and with large meals and leftovers, food safety is essential to prevent food-borne illness….
Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic is Dec. 2
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…
Kidz Biz Day is Saturday, Nov. 29
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In conjunction with Small Business Saturday, the merchants of downtown Monticello are once again partnering with young entrepreneurs to offer post-Thanksgiving shoppers a very special, once-a-year opportunity….
KFRW honor Veterans at 4th Biennial American Valor Dinner
Keystone Federated Republican Women Contributor The 4th Biennial American Valor Dinner honored 47 local Veterans on Thursday, Nov. 6, with dinner and full program at the Monticello Opera House Perkins Hall. This…
Property tax “relief”: typical politics
Reading the November 12 article regarding the numerous property tax proposals, a common theme appears in nearly every one: “Non-school Property Tax”. In fact, none, not one, of these proposals would truly eliminate allhomestead property…
The “Jeffecello” school days of 1949
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What was it like to go to Monticello High School (MHS) in 1949? Turn the pages of the 1949 issue of the “Jeffecello” year book to get…