Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Something new is growing brightly, tucked into the northeast corner of Courthouse Circle at the heart of Jefferson County. It’s Bloom Birdie Florals, which just this June…
“Cool as a cucumber” and other veggie-inspired comparisons
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Without a doubt this has turned into a cucumber summer. Since we are right now smack dab in the middle of the two hottest months of the…
Regenerative agriculture makes for happier soil
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson is an agriculturally-focused county, and as such, many of us are blessed to be able to get eggs fresh from the chickens, enjoy watermelon not only…
Wildlife mural officially unveiled
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Dogwood Street was closed to vehicles on Friday, July 25, to make room for vendors and a crowd of visitors who came for the official unveiling of…
County officials eye possibility of expanding rec park
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are interested in exploring the possibility of acquiring a small parcel of land near the Jefferson Country Club to expand the recreation park. It’s all…
Three new laws aim to benefit veterans
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Three new bills that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law aim at strengthening the state’s support systems for veterans and their families. The governor called…
Nine children drown, five million pools recalled
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Every summer, families everywhere purchase above ground pools from major retailers and anticipate hours of splashing fun for their children. Be careful! Over five million pools are…
Scammers stealing your equity
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Guard your information! A new scamming technique is snaking through the world, and it is striking out at what is probably your largest investment – your house….
Bundles of Bundles
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. To ensure that we meet the demands of our readers, we here at the Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal office always make sure to order plenty…
Free public conference presented by ARI takes the stage this October
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. History enthusiasts, mark your calendars, because the Aucilla Research Institute’s (ARI) biennial public conference has been announced for Oct. 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to 6:30…
Duke Energy offers tips to save energy as temperatures rise
Aly Raschid Duke Energy With weather forecasters predicting high temperatures across Florida this week – particularly in the Panhandle – Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy…
Chamber luncheon to feature grant winners and talk by CHP medical director
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce resumes its monthly member luncheons on Tuesday, Aug. 5. This month’s program will feature a presentation by Dr. Amy Neal, associate…
Free health clinic on Aug 5
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…
Cowboy boots and blue jeans at the pulpit
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Brandon Gallups is the pastor at Wacissa Christian Church (WCC), which is located at 14492 Waukeenah Highway. He and his wife, Hannah, began their service to God’s…
When your marriage is in a bad place
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist When my marriage isn’t in a good place, I find it hard – even painful – to read How- to-Have-a-Better-Marriage articles. They highlight the areas my husband,…
Relational life lessons
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist The Scriptures apprise us that, “Blessed is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding, for the reward is more profitable than silver and yields…
The Coldplay affair
Pastor Nathan Peeler Columnist On Wednesday July 16, the band Coldplay performed a concert at Gillette Stadium (home field of the New England Patriots) in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The “Kiss Cam” landed on…
A father for Tanner
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than 100,000 children ages 0-17 are adopted into families in the United States every year. For Tanner Lee Dorr, however, adoption day didn’t come until he…
Food pantry distribution sites in Jefferson County
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. We are called to feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty, even to our enemies. Many in Jefferson County heed the call and make food…
Ending the silence on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the unique challenges mental health plays on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. According…