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…
Prayer breakfast speaker highlights the power of faith to overcome fear
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast wrapped up its 2024-25 calendar on Thursday, May 1, the National Day of Prayer. The fellowship hall at the First Presbyterian Church…
ACA Lady Warriors softball seniors have their night
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the James McDaniel Softball Complex, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) honored their two graduating seniors on the Lady Warriors softball…
Warriors Varsity Tennis senior honored
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The varsity tennis team at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has a lot to celebrate as the school year draws to a close. In addition to the team’s…
Lady Warriors defeated in district tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors faced off against the Cowgirls of Madison County High School on Tuesday, April 28. The game was the Rural Class…
Franklin Academy graduates one from detention center
Franklin Academy Contributor Franklin Academy Executive Director Margaret Lawson Dobbins Franklin proudly conferred a high school diploma upon Torrell Hepburn from the school’s pace program on Thursday, April 24, at the Jefferson…
Franklin Academy students see their art at JAG
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year during April, the Jefferson Arts Gallery hosts an exhibit of artwork created by students living in Jefferson County. This year, many students submitted art for…
How families can show their appreciation for teachers
Great teachers go above and beyond for their students. Students benefit from those efforts in the classroom, but many adults also can name one, two or even more educators whose lessons and…
Invest in them the way they invest in you
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Parents lay the groundwork for their kids’ education by teaching them to walk, talk and successfully go to the bathroom on their own. However, in most cases,…
10 years later: Who killed Tortarian Alexander
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. Today, the Brush Away Car Wash at the corner of Millinor Street and State Road 53, in Madison, is covered in weeds, a shell of itself compared…
Bill seeks to do away with algebra and English exams in high school
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Students may no longer be required to pass algebra or English exams to graduate from high school if a bill recently approved by the Florida Senate is…
Commissioners take stand against trio of anti-agriculture bills
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Urged by a citizen, county officials recently sent a message to the Florida Legislature expressing their opposition to three bills that they believe stand to impact agriculture…
Felony Verdicts from the 2nd Judicial Circuit
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Navares Dawontae Boyd of Brandon, Fla., born April 15, 1996, was charged in Jefferson County with Possession of Controlled Substance (filed Jan. 25, 2024). On March 10,…
Growth telling on Monticello (Mega subdivision planned west of town)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The signs of local population growth are everywhere evident in building permits reports, increased traffic around the town and other indicators. Now comes more evidence in the…