Hailey’s Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Mary Edwards Bryan was born on May 18, 1838, to parents John D. Edwards and Louisa Crutchfield Houghton Edwards on their plantation near what is now the…
From Lloyd to literary success
Hailey’s Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Mary Edwards Bryan was born on May 18, 1838, to parents John D. Edwards and Louisa Crutchfield Houghton Edwards on their plantation near what is now the…
At a loss for words: animal kingdom idioms
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I know you are itching to jump right into this week’s exploration of popular idioms, but hold your horses. America is one of the most animal-loving nations…
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Around 10 million people worldwide are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. It is most commonly…
Lemon water—what’s all the buzz about?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Chances are, you’ve heard a talk or two about the merits of drinking lemon water. Does this habit really have any significant benefits? Lemon, like all citrus,…
Monticello hosts community Wellness Expo
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 27, Monticello played host to a community Wellness Expo that took place from 4 p.m until 7 p.m. at the Jefferson County Recreation Park,…
Get to know our Health Department
Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor It’s Florida Public Health Week, a great time to get to know our county health department. County health departments improve health status by preventing outbreaks,…
Auto interior maintenance and cleaning tips
Metro A number of factors are involved in keeping a vehicle functioning and looking good. Ensuring a vehicle interior is clean and tidy is easily overlooked, but such efforts can improve the…
Starling Musings launches new exhibit for April
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 5, the Starling Musings art gallery launched their latest exhibit. Although the gallery intended to feature a new artist this month, plans with that…
Jefferson Arts Gallery to host Annual Student Art Show
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) will be opening their latest exhibit, the Annual Student Art Show, on Saturday, April 12, from noon until 4 p.m. There will…
Monticello hires one of its own as city manager
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has a new city manager, and it’s not David Schoeff, the candidate originally selected by the council. After weeks of negotiations with Schoeff and financial demands…
Southern Music Rising presents: Revival – Music for the Soul
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Southern Music Rising is proud to partner with the Monticello Opera House on April 19 to present Revival, a Tallahassee musical powerhouse that combines the traditionally energetic…
New travel center coming to I-10/U.S. 19 interchange
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A new convenience store/fuel station, i.e. travel center, is coming to the I-10 and U.S. 19 interchange, and this time around, the development’s already a done deal,…
Don’t try this at home!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is relatively common to learn home maintenance tips from your parents or grandparents. And very likely, they learned these tricks from their parents or grandparents. Throughout…
Ponderings…. I’ll see you Thursday
When someone passes away, it is common to re-live the final moments you spent with them, mulling them over in your mind until every moment is immortalized forever, as if preserving the…
Community Calendar
AA Meeting Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Lloyd Woman’s Club (9109 Old Lloyd Rd.). Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m at the Christ Episcopal Church…
Woman’s Club to hold Administrative Professionals Luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club invites all bosses in the community to treat their hardworking administrative professionals to a delicious lunch on Wednesday, April 23. For reservations, call…
JCSO Lt. Dan Williams promoted to Captain
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This January, Lieutenant Dan Williams of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a promotion to the position of Captain. Williams has been with JCSO for 16 years,…
Union Hill church supports assault survivors
Joyce Wilson Contributor Union Hill A.M.E. Church, under the leadership of Rev. Barbara Thomas, continues to make a difference in Jefferson County through its outreach efforts with Refuge House. The church recently…
Thoughts from an empty tomb
I still remember experiencing Jerusalem for the first time and traveling along the Via Dolorosa, the “Path of Sorrow.” The road to Calvary was not what I’d envisioned. I had imagined a…