In the recent election, security of our southern border with Mexico was a huge concern to voters. Trump brought the issue up at every rally, interview and press conference. Next to the…
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Heather Ainsley’s November 22 Ponderings in the Jefferson County Journal titled “What did we learn here?” was one of the best Viewpoints I have ever read. Ms. Ainsley is a wonderful communicator,…
Local organizations team up to build ramp for Jefferson County family
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Bright and early on Monday, Nov. 25, hardworking individuals from three local organizations met at the home of the Leonard family to build a new ramp connected…
Cat adoption and yardsale fundraiser Saturday
Debbie Snapp Contributor SnappHappy Cat Sanctuary will hold an adoption event and yardsale fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Monticello News, in the parking area. This event will be held from…
Do you need help when praying for your spouse?
Have you begun praying for your husband or wife and gotten sidetracked into telling God all the ways they irritate you? Before you know it, rather than standing in the gap for…
Christmas IQ test
The Christmas season is upon us! We’ve heard the stories and sung the carols, but how much of the scriptural Christmas story do we really know? Every year I like to share…
Christmas traditions we’ve said “Bah Humbug” to
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. As we are ramping up for the Christmas holidays and kicking off a month-long shopping spree, it’s a great time to take a look at Christmas traditions…
Aucilla students have Drug Awareness Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Elementary students at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) observed their own Drug Awareness Week Nov. 18-22. Dress-up days tied in with messages about the dangers of drug abuse,…
Debate competition and workshop held for students of North Florida Region
North Florida College Contributor Saturday, November 9, North Florida College (NFC) proudly partnered with Incubate Debate to host a dynamic debate workshop and competition event on campus; bringing together middle and high…
County officials adopt limited parking regulations
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As expected, the Jefferson County Commission recently adopted an ordinance setting up a process for the establishment of regulated parking areas within the county, each to be…
City council makes headway in manager search
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Guided by Mark Ryan, a senior advisor with the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA), the Monticello City Council recently made some key decisions in its…
FWC is offering license discounts now until Jan. 3
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is currently offering discounts on resident fishing and hunting licenses during the holiday season in response to an executive…
Monticello Police Department kickstarts city’s first K9 Unit
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Monticello Police Department made an important new addition to their law-enforcement team: K-9 Loretta and K-9 Chops! After some research about if…
County gets another extension on $500,000 grant for A-Building restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the fourth time in nearly as many years, county officials have asked the Florida Department of State (FDOS) to extend the deadline for the use of…
Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Thanksgiving Day has passed, Black Friday is in full swing, but it isn’t time to slow that shopping frenzy just yet. Since 2010, shoppers have been encouraged…
Ponderings…Finding hope
My parents were far from perfect. There are a great many things about my childhood that shouldn’t have happened the way that they did, and in some ways, I’ll spend the rest…
Big Bend Hospice celebrates opening of Monticello field office
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A joyful crowd gathered on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, to officially open the new Monticello field office for Big Bend Hospice (BBH). The event brought together BBH…
It’s never too late to learn to paint
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The most difficult part of learning any new skill is starting from a place of uncertainty. In order to become good at something, you have to be…
Deals, delights, and disasters — the origins of Black Friday
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Today’s the day—the day after Thanksgiving, when millions of Americans will venture out into the retail world in pursuit of the best deals to be found year-round….
Agriculture preparations for cold temperatures
Ben Hoffner UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson With the cooler days ahead of us agriculture producers in Jefferson County are beginning to prepare and continuing to work hard on their crops and with…
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