Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In a break from the usual morning routine at Turning Point on Friday, April 25, classes were visited by several guest speakers from the community for a…
From the superintendent’s desk: Teachers made the difference
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week – a time to honor and thank you, the exemplary teachers and support staff of Jefferson County Schools. Together, we have built something special over the…
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• Nursing is the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with nearly 4.7 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. Of all licensed RNs, 89 percent are employed in nursing. • The median age of RNs…
Celebrating nurses during National Nurses Week
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. This year, National Nurses Week will begin on Tuesday, May 6, and end on Monday, May 12. This week takes place every year to support and recognize…
Support your mental health this May
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that this world we live in can get stressful. For some, the stress comes and goes, but every now and again, one may…
Students save money at a college close to home
North Florida College Contributor When considering higher education or workforce certificates, students are faced with the challenge of paying for college. According to a recent study by Ellucian, a collegiate data-solution platform,…
Reams appeals conviction and restitution order
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorney Chuck Collins last week filed a lengthy brief with the District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida (DCA), contesting the conviction, sentence and restitution order…
Judge dies as result of single-vehicle accident
Lazaro Aleman and Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Judge Dawn Caloca-Johnson, who long served as a circuit judge in Jefferson County for the Second Judicial Circuit, died on Sunday, May 4, following…
Tax collector office to implement new system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Tax Collector Shanna Boutwell is informing the public that her office is implementing a new system for titles and tags, as required by the Florida Department of…
Commission honors Shawn Greenwood
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In a belated observance of Women’s History Month in March, the Jefferson County Commission recently recognized Shawn Greenwood, a branch manager at The First Bank in Monticello….
Tips to make Mother’s Day extra special
Metro Media Mother’s Day is celebrated each May and marks a perfect opportunity to show Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years,…
Local fundraiser to aid in rescue dog’s medical recovery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The day before the infamous “Florida snow storm,” four dogs were discovered chained up outside with no shelter to protect them from the looming inclement weather. These…
Huckleberry’s Creations to close after 20 years
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When Mo and Donna Skelton retired from their U. S. Postal Service jobs in Missouri and moved to Monticello, Fla., in 2004, they opened a store called…
At the Gathering in the Garden
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, April 27, a garden party was hosted at the home of Jack and Barbara Carswell as a partnership effort between the Jefferson County Historical Association…
Honoring our mothers
Many of us have had good mothers or mothering types who influenced us in a positive way. Some have not. But even those whose mothers weren’t that great can still celebrate a…
A Mother’s Day tribute to my children’s stepmother
My children recently said goodbye to their stepmother, Debbie (Debora Demoruelle Hamilton), who passed away a few weeks ago. I thank God for Debbie. Many years ago, after my first marriage ended…