Jimmy McQuigg Florida Forest Service – Jefferson Owning wooded property in Jefferson County is a privilege and a responsibility. Whether your goals are wildlife habitat, timber production, recreation or simply preserving a…
Performance audit findings presented to school board
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board heard a presentation on Monday, Sept. 15, from the CPA firm of Law, Redd, Crona & Monroe, P.A. concerning the findings of…
Letter to the Editor
October 6, 2025 Did you know there are angels among us? I was informed last week that one of them is moving form our area to Indiana to live with one of…
Natalie Binder bidding library farewell
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After 16 years of service with the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), and 10 at its helm, Director Natalie Binder is moving on, with Saturday, Oct. 11,…
Free health clinic is Oct. 7
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…
Renee Long case set for hearing
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorney David Collins has been assigned to represent Lindsey Renee Long, who is scheduled to appear for arraignment before Judge Bobby Plaines on Monday morning, Nov. 3….
Seven Oaks Health and Big Bend Hospice welcome new chief nursing officer
Travia Cromartie Big Bend Hospice Seven Oaks Health, the parent company of Big Bend Hospice, is proud to announce the appointment of Norman Pasley, MBA, MSN, RN, NHA, NE-BC, CRRN, as chief…
Bill aims to term limit county commissioners, school board members
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Among the early bills filed on the House side of the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session seeks to limit the terms of county commissioners and school…
Free medical clinic coming to Madison
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. A free medical clinic is set to provide essential healthcare services to those in need on Saturday, Oct 18, and Sunday, Oct 19. The clinic, organized by…
The Pulpit: God’s patriots
Ted Okolichany Columnist According to Webster, the word “patriot” signifies a person who loves his or her country and is ready to boldly support and defend it. Our God too, wants patriots!…
Breast cancer walk is Oct. 11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Young Boyz to Men Mentoring Program is holding its 10th Annual Breast Cancer Walk for a Cure on Saturday, Oct. 11, beginning at 10…
What to declutter – and not declutter – in your home
Story Submitted As the seasons change, many people feel the urge to declutter their homes — whether it’s to make space, reduce stress, or prepare for a move. But while tossing out…
Rediscovering our purpose in such a time as this
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Remember how excited you were when you were seven years old and your birthday was only a week away? How you couldn’t wait for your big day?…
Remembering school days of 1947
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc What was it like to go to Monticello High School (MHS) during the 1940s? Turn the pages of the “Jeffecello” 1947 yearbook to get a glimpse of…
Commissioners approve budget and millage rate in record time (Measure offers modicum of tax relief to property owners)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission’s final hearing on the budget and millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, held on Wednesday evening, Sept. 24, lasted no more than five…
Tri-County’s broadband initiative still alive
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Although the Tri-County broadband initiative is on pause for the time being, the project has not been abandoned. That was the word recently received from a Tri-County…
Non-profit offers help to those impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although it has been a couple of years since Hurricane Idalia ravaged North Central Florida, many families are still dealing with the devastation left in the wake…
Payroll deduction errors result in over and undercharges to county employees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly a year of incorrectly processed payroll deductions on 48 county employees’ health, dental, life and disability insurance policies resulted in overcharges to some and undercharges to…
Healthy Start Coalition launches “Safe Sleep” Campaign and new initiatives for fall
Anthony L. White Contributor Every year, more than 3,000 infants under the age of one die while sleeping. Nearly a third of these sudden and unexpected deaths are caused by accidental suffocation…
CCBG Foundation awards $3,000 to Jefferson County nonprofits
Capital City Bank Group Foundation Contributor Capital City Bank Group (CCBG) Foundation – a nonprofit organization created in 1983 by Capital City Bank Group, Inc. – has donated annually for 42 years…