Florida Dept. of Health Contributor Jefferson County’s school district has marked two years of its comprehensive tobacco-free policy provisions, first adopted on October 10, 2022. Tobacco Free Florida in Jefferson County commends…
Tippy – looking for the perfect home for retirement
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. America’s animal shelters are full of animals in need of good homes. It can be a common misconception that the animals that end up in shelters are…
First Methodist offers Community Dinner Church
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On the first Monday of each month, a Community Dinner Church is held at 6 p.m. in the Family Worship Center of the First Methodist Church, located…
Free health clinic on April 1
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…
From taxes to triumph: The true hope of Easter
The coming month of April brings to mind one of the most dreaded days of the year – Tax Day! In my forty-two years of life, I have yet to meet anyone…
Clerk office allowed more fiscal responsibilities
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Following in the footsteps of interim Clerk of Court Jason Welty, who was his immediate predecessor, Clerk of Court Trey Hightower continues making improvements to the office…
Fund created to support Matt Tuten’s cancer treatment
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The local community is setting up a network of support for the family of Matt Tuten, who was recently diagnosed with a diffuse midline glioma of the…
Brett Kelly becomes assistant baseball coach
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Brett Kelly, who was born and raised in Jefferson County, is now an assistant baseball coach at Jackson State Community College (JSCC) in Tennessee. Brett Kelly is…
County now has organizational chart for its operations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County now has a hierarchical organizational chart of its operations and the established lines of command, a longtime goal of officials. County Manager Shannon Metty presented…
County’s legislative goals aim at courthouse renovation, emergency shelter construction
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently approved its priority legislative list for the projects that it will seek to get funded by the Florida Legislature during the current…
Ponderings…Love which holds us steadfast
This weekend, I was honored to be invited to witness the union of two of my friends, as they entered into a new chapter of their relationship. It was a beautiful wedding,…
Groove Nutrition celebrates first anniversary with Ribbon Cutting ceremony
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, March 1, was a special one for one of Monticello’s brick and mortar businesses. Groove Nutrition celebrated the completion of their first year in business, since…
Girls of Royalty focuses on upcoming year
Mary Madison Contributor On Jan. 11, the Girls of Royalty (GOR) kicked off the new year by holding an open board meeting with participation from the CEO, board, officers, mentors and supporters….
VFW honors JCFR firefighter
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recently honored Lt. Joey Tillman as its Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year for 2024-2025. He was nominated by Fire Chief Derrick Burrus,…
What happened to all the dogwoods?
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Used to be that creamy white dogwood blossoms were an iconic sign of spring in the woods and along the roadways of Jefferson County, as well as…
Song of the Week: “Tear Off the Roof”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Brandon Lake is no stranger to hit songs, and that continues with his 2023 release of “Tear Off the Roof,” which can also be enjoyed through a…
JAG still seeking student artists for local show
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) always sets aside April for an exhibition of art created by local students. The show is open to all students who live in…
Lucreaty Clark and her lost art
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. How many forms of art have been lost to time? The hustle and bustle of the modern world has ushered many skills that were once necessary into…
Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Reams
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Commission on Ethics (FCOE) last week issued its finding on an ethics complaint filed against former Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams, who was…
Superintendent requests “Performance Audit” of school district
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Superintendent of Schools Jackie Pons has requested an outside “Performance Audit” of the Jefferson School District. The initiative is a component of Pons’ efforts to rebuild the…