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…
How to navigate a challenging real estate market
Metro Media Real estate has long been touted as a worthy long-term investment. With that conventional wisdom in mind, young adults often make buying a home one of their first big-ticket purchases….
How to boost home value before selling
Metro Media People considering buying or selling a home are facing a unique market. The real estate market has been in flux for several years, and high interest rates have made it…
County manager survives termination vote
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County Manager Shannon Metty last week narrowly survived a 3-2 vote by the Jefferson County Commission to terminate her position without cause. The development was the latest…
County gets small portion of $1.3M it sought for courthouse restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the second time in as many years, Jefferson County failed to get the $1.3 million that it was seeking from the Florida Legislature for the repair…
VFW is one step closer with transfer of school property
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been a long time coming, and it’s not fully completed yet, but Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 is one giant step closer to owning…
AI Generated voices used to bilk money
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Don’t trust your ears. Remember, when someone is calling on the phone, you don’t really know who it is. A woman in the Tampa area was recently…
Any day is a great day to engage with elders at Brynwood
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The older members of our community contain within themselves an incredible history of their personal growth, caring relationships and cultural experiences during their era in our society….
You could be missing out on senior discounts
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. We all know that many businesses provide discounted prices for children and students. We may forget, however, that they also offer discounts for seniors, which usually begin…
A stroll through the streets of the past
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. We drive, walk and bike many of the same paths people have been traversing for centuries. Even before Monticello became a community in 1820s in territorial Florida,…
July brings awareness and understanding
Leah Androski ECB Publishing Inc. The website healthgrades.com provides a list of a “2025 Health Observances Calendar” that highlights health awareness days for the months of 2025. The month of July is…
Donating blood is a Win-Win situation
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever considered donating blood? It is generally well known that giving blood is helpful to the recipients. In fact, it may even be life saving,…
Emotional support animals (ESAs) may help your health
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are animals that provide comfort and emotional support to people who have disabilities. They are recognized for their abilities to alleviate symptoms of…
Leaves & limestone
Jennifer Mason Contributor These two things are essential for growing any kind of plant that you want to place in the wild world. Leaves, as they decompose, build the soil and add…
The berry best month of the year is here
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. July is most famous for one reason: the celebration of Independence Day. However, for the agriculture community, there is another reason to celebrate. July is the height…
How to help “stuff the bus” on August 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s back-to-school season, the tax holiday is in session through the entire month of August, and many students already have their minds on the year of learning…
School supply giveaway to include water slide fun
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Macedonia Church has announced a School Supply Give Away event on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11:30 until 1:30 p.m. The church invites families with school-age children to…
Hungry for a Win!
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Tigers Coach Eric Bright, Jr. is reaching out to the community to help keep our Jefferson Tigers hydrated and fed while they practice and play this year….
County officials refer alleged fraud case to FDLE
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission last week voted to refer the matter of former Deputy Manager and Human Resources Director Renee Long to the Florida Department of Law…