Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Recent mornings have blessed us with a slight nip in the air, and with the resulting thoughts of autumn also come ideas about the annual Monticello Scarecrow…
Changing the narrative on suicide
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Sept. 10, 2025, marks Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. Each year, there is a theme related to this challenging topic, and for 2025 the theme is “Changing the…
Mary Hartsfield gives praise for a prayerful community
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast started its 2025-26 season on Thursday, Sept. 4, with more than 50 people of various Christian denominations gathering to share a meal,…
Home Improvement: Grate expectations
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Clogs in your drain are no laughing matter. Issues with your plumbing can quickly become expensive and difficult to remedy, so it is your doody to take…
Julie Conley reenters public arena
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A former public servant who not long ago stepped down from office has returned to the fray. Julie Conley, a longtime Monticello City Council member and several…
Keeping it collegiate in North Florida
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As most colleges and universities in Florida started the fall semester between Aug. 18 and 25, class is back in session for students around the state. Many…
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup: a patent medicine that packed a powerful punch
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Any parent can recall the many adventures that came with living with an infant during their teething stage. The frequent crying caused by the discomfort of sore…
The Mediterranean diet has benefits backed by science
Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson The Mediterranean Diet is more than just a way of eating – it’s a lifestyle rooted in tradition. Countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece,…
County to reimpose three special assessments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are scheduled to take up a final review and approval of the reimposition of three existing non-ad-valorem special assessments that they preliminarily approved by separate…
Meet Your Neighbor: Estefania Calvo
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Estefania Calvo! Calvo was born and raised in Nicaragua. She moved to the United States, and Jefferson County, about two years ago to be closer to…
Constitutional lessons are on tap
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning on Saturday, Sept. 6, “Constitution Alive!” comes to The Social on the Courthouse Circle. Described as “The Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution,” the series of classes,…
Crash causes power lines to block U.S. 19
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports that on Thursday, Sept. 4, at approximately 11:40 a.m., a pick-up truck traveling southbound on U.S. 19 in Lamont, Fla., ran…
Flea Across Florida is Sept. 12 & 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along U.S. Hwy. 90 between Pensacola and Maclenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets”…
Justin Forehand named Capital City Bank president in Jefferson County
Brooke Hallock Capital City Bank Capital City Bank has named Justin Forehand president of its Jefferson County market. A long-time Jefferson County resident, Forehand is a trusted local banker whose deep community…
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The American Library Association (ALA) is celebrating September as Library Card Sign-Up Month, and your local library has plenty of resources to offer with every card. Library…
TV campaign aims to promote community regionally
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tourist Development Council (TDC) has a new tool in its toolbox for promoting Jefferson County and drawing visitors to the community, encouraging tourism and spurring economic…
Childhood obesity is on the rise but has solutions
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Problem The latest research available reports that as of 2024, about 20 percent of children and adolescents who are aged 2 to 19 in the U.S.,…
Monticello Young Professionals gather at North Florida Abstract & Title
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) is a networking opportunity sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. These events were launched in March of this year and are…
Monticello is home to three Best of Florida businesses
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, The Guide to Florida recognizes Florida’s top businesses in several categories and produces both a digital and online guide of the best Florida locations to…
Osteoporosis is a silent threat
Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS – Jefferson Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that weakens bones. Weak bones are more likely to break. Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because it can progress without…