Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Ben Faglie and Tre Scott are rising high school seniors who attended American Legion Boys State during June 15-21 at Florida State University, under the sponsorship of…
History’s sports hero: Jim Rice
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. When we think of an athlete being a hero, it usually means they made an outstanding play that won a game or at least kept a game…
Laura’s Garden Notes: a breath of garden air
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s hot. It’s humid. It’s July in North Florida, and this is a great time to appreciate the wonderful aromas involved in gardening. Your arm brushes a…
Homeschooled students enjoy an ecological day on the Wacissa River
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On June 30, a group of Jefferson County homeschoolers gathered at a private Wacissa River landing for a new type of outreach event hosted by the Aucilla…
A friend for Priscilla
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, June 18, Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) brought a group of mostly homeschooled students to participate in a special project—putting Priscilla back together. Priscilla, ARI’s plaster…
First-generation incoming FAMU student awarded Virginia Morey Rell Scholarship
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Big things are coming for Desmond Whitfield, a Florida A&M University (FAMU) bound Jefferson County student. Recently, he learned he was chosen as a recipient of the…
Madison rescinds previous agreement to share school district directors with Jefferson
Rick Patrick and Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During a special meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 30, the board voted to rescind a previous shared services…
Where to see fireworks on July 4 & 5
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many nearby communities have Fourth of July celebrations that residents of Jefferson County may find worth the drive. Madison The Madison Lions Club hosts their annual God…
Suspect shot in reported home invasion
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, June 30, just before 5 a.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a 911 call regarding a home invasion at a residence located…
Officials vote to revert role of county manager to county coordinator
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A county manager’s position is a precarious one, subject to official and public scrutiny, as well as the vagaries of politics, as a recent commission meeting underscored….
From the Sunny Side: Laughing yoga?
I am a generally curious person. Some might say (and some have actually said) I even tend to be a little on the “nosy” side. That basic curiosity often comes in handy,…
Ponderings… A berry good day
This weekend, I was invited to go berry-picking with a friend of mine. We had an excellent time last month picking strawberries and peaches at Moccasin Grove, which is located in nearby…
CERT Basic Training Class to be offered in July
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s CERT, the local volunteer Community Emergency Response Team, is ready to onboard new members with training this month. Sessions will take place Tuesday and Thursday…
Let there be peace in America this July 4th
When our Founding Fathers spent weeks drafting the Declaration of Independence, they ignited a war to secure America’s freedom from Britain’s control. In an interesting twist, the process of creating this groundbreaking…
Call me optimistic
God has made us with two ends: one to sit on and one to think with. Success depends on which one we choose to use when. There are times for planning and…
“Musicianary” to perform Sunday, July 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jeff Cleghorn is a missionary who uses his skills as a pianist to spread the Gospel and point people to Jesus. He describes himself as a “musicianary”…
Paul on God’s existence
The foundation of our faith, every sermon and prayer, and every moral obligation are based on the fact God exists. The apostle Paul’s arguments presented in Acts 17 are as needed today…
Non-profit provides accessible entrance for veteran
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Bright and early on June 25, volunteers with FL Cares, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, got to work at the home of a 68-year-old Navy veteran in the Asheville-Greenville…
City using solar energy to power wastewater treatment facility
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Most Monticello residents probably aren’t aware that the wastewater treatment plant off Mamie Scott Drive is now operating off solar power and providing energy cost savings to…
New law requires additional driver’s education for Florida teens
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning on Tuesday, July 1, a new Florida law will require students between the ages of 14 and 17 to complete both a Driver’s Education course and…