Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill currently working its way through the legislative process has the potential to open agricultural land in Florida to high-density cluster housing and multi-family apartments development,…
Bill aims to curb tipping
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In another sign that tipping is getting out of hand, a Florida legislator is proposing legislation that would clamp down on automatic gratuity and service charges at…
Reports provide demographics and other data on county workforce (Majority of workers here commute to jobs)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A 2024 analysis of workforce and demographic characteristics in Jefferson County shows that the overwhelming majority of employed residents commute outside the county for jobs, making for…
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…
National Library Workers Day celebrated locally
Laura Young & Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether you want a good novel to read, a guide for a home project, a place to print out an important document, a fun…
Granny Kat’s to host Business after Five event
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Granny Kat’s Apiary Supply & Bee Learning Center is hosting this month’s Business after Five, a regular networking event sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce….
Girls of Royalty visits senior center
Mary Madison Contributor Girls of Royalty (GOR) is customarily classified as a youth mentoring program for girls ages 5-17. Mentoring is the essential word that states the clarity and purpose of the…
Community Calendar
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,…