Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is home to an incredible amount of animals, and a great number of them have amazing owners that care for them with dignity, care and…
Pickett Lake church camp registration opens
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. The Middle Florida Baptist Association and the Lake Pickett 2025 camp staff are excited to announce registration for E.C. Tyner Children’s camp at Pickett Lake, in Branford,…
Growing Through It: Faith in the fog
I’ve never related much to Peter in the Bible – you know, the one jumping out of boats and walking on water with wild, bold faith. Nope, a recent message at Church…
I appreciate the solemnity of Memorial Day
In the mid-1990s, when my son, Joshua, announced that he had enlisted in the Army, I felt nervous yet proud of his decision to serve his country. When Kuwait was becoming increasingly…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Be careful what you hear
I recall a song for little ones that made the rounds when I was growing up. It said, “Be careful little ears what you hear.” There was plenty of other good advice…
Song of the week: “A Thousand Times”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. At the risk of sounding cheesy, I’ve probably heard this week’s selection a thousand times. While that is surely an exaggeration, We are Messengers’ “A Thousand Times”…
Mental health matters Nonprofit provides confidential support for EMS workers’ mental health
LSF Health Systems Contributor National Emergency Medical Services Week, held this year from Sunday, May 18 through Saturday, May 24, recognizes the heroic work of EMS professionals who serve on the frontlines…
Warriors tennis teams complete season
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors have completed their season with a great deal of success. The Lady Warriors finished in second place in the district and…
Emma Conrad graduates from Flagler College
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Waukeenah native Emma Conrad recently graduated from Flagler College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Conrad graduated high school from Florida High. Afterward, she went to…
People, Purpose, Presence National Public Works Week 2025
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If everything is running the way that it should be, most citizens never have to think about the systems and facilities that run behind the scenes in…
Keeping it cool with Jefferson Communities Water System, Inc.
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Water’s importance as the stuff of life is certainly not a secret. For some in Jefferson County’s more rural communities, however, water can be challenging to access….
Not a drop to waste: An inside look at Monticello’s Waste Water Treatment process
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Most people don’t ponder about what happens to the water they use after it makes its way down the drain, but with every flush of the toilet,…
160th Emancipation Day celebration to be held at Howard Academy
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Next week marks the anniversary of Florida Emancipation Day. On May 20, 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation was read in Tallahassee, declaring enslaved people in the state to…
Are you being scammed by “ECB Publishing?”
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. During the summer months, anywhere from three to five lucky winners will earn free Wild Adventure tickets, as part of a promotion the park runs regularly with…
New city manager formally installed
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Kurt Mackiewicz is now officially Monticello city manager, per the employment agreement the council approved recently. The agreement, which the city council okayed on Tuesday, May 6,…
Public invited to Memorial Day picnic
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, and the entire community is invited to join together to remember and honor those who died while serving in the United…
County adopts ordinances on public camping and amended floodplain map
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently approved two ordinances, one addressing public camping, and the second amending the floodplain ordinance and map, each in keeping with a state or federal…
Thoughts from the past and present: Notes on NFC
On May 8, I graduated summa cum laude from North Florida College with an Associate of Arts. My time at NFC was brief but breezy. NFC is a true example of a…
Ponderings… Risk vs reward
This past weekend, I was scheduled to showcase my art as a vendor at the Suwannee County Wildflower Festival. I signed up months ago, and have spent these few weeks steadily building…
Sammy Gonzalez recognized as excellent community partner
Photo courtesy of Renee Long The Jefferson County Commission and the Tourist Development Council recently recognized Sammy Gonzalez of The Social for being an excellent community partner and giving unwavering support to…