Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. After what was described as a very brief meeting of the North Florida College (NFC) Board of Trustees on Friday, Aug. 29, Executive Vice President Dr. Jennifer…
Homeschoolers learn about emergency preparedness at EOC
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Tuesday, Sept. 2, was an exciting day for several homeschoolers. At 10 a.m., they headed over to the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to learn about…
Second Harvest of the Big Bend harnesses collective action during Hunger Action Month
Second Harvest of the Big Bend Throughout America’s history, people have come together to drive meaningful change. This September, Second Harvest of the Big Bend is calling on the Big Bend community…
New exhibit opens at Starling Musings on Sept. 13
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. More local talent is coming to Starling Musings Art for their monthly exhibit, which is planned to open on Sept. 13. Waukeenah resident Chris Latham, originally from…
ACA celebrates its varsity volleyball seniors
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The evening of Sept. 4 was senior night for Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) senior Warrior volleyball players, Cynthia Upshaw and Leighton Faglie. Cynthia Upshaw, who was accompanied…
AIDS Walk to support community wellness
Lauren Gallo Contributor Big Bend Cares, in partnership with Neighborhood Medical Center and Bond Community Health Center, invites you to the 35th Annual Tallahassee AIDS Walk on the Southwood Nature Trail…
Has your reputation been questioned?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Have you ever been wrongly accused? Has your good name been challenged? Unfair accusations can wreck your credibility and destroy professional and personal relationships. They can also…
Aucilla’s middle school volleyball team fighting hard
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The middle school girls volleyball team at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has had a busy season already, and they will continue to play regularly throughout the season….
County allocates $800,000 plus for courthouse repair and restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A combined $855,000 in state, local and other funding is going into the needed repairs and overall restoration of the historic courthouse on the circle. Prompting the…
Don’t wait ’til you smell smoke
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When was the last time you tested or replaced your smoke detectors? Most house fires are caused by mishaps when cooking, but other fire sources, including heating…
Honoring local women in law enforcement
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year in September our nation sets aside a day to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of female officers who enforce law and order around the country….
Home Improvement: Serpents who steal
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Most homesteads who raise chickens want to provide a safe, sanitary home for their flock, and whether you free-range or have a chicken-run set up, a good…
Fire Rescue gets funds to purchase ambulance and life-saving equipment
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently ratified an agreement that provided Jefferson County Fire Rescue with a $90,000 state grant for the purchase of critical equipment used by the Emergency…
Slow Pitch Senior Softball Bats for sale: Proceeds to benefit suicide prevention
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. September has been designated Suicide Prevention Month, with Sept.10 named World Suicide Prevention Day. In 2020, the lives of Dennis and Ann Marie Curry, of Waukeenah, Fla.,…
Where are they now: Abigail Morgan
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Abigail Morgan, of Monticello, and daughter of Mitchell and Susan Morgan, at the young age of 25, must be looking back over the past seven years and…
It’s time for scarecrows again
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…