Monticello Police Department Contributor On Tuesday, Jan. 28, at approximately 10 a.m., the Monticello Police Department (MPD) responded to a local business in reference to a suspicious incident involving a juvenile and…
Fatal crash on Hwy. 59
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A single-car crash near Wacissa around 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, resulted in the death of the driver, a 42-year-old man from Crawfordville, Fla., the lone…
Chamber seeks $2,000 donation from city
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Following an earlier funding appeal to the Monticello City Council by a representative of the chamber of commerce, Executive Director Amy McDaniel recently reiterated the group’s request….
Workshop on old gym reset for Feb. 6
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A scheduled workshop last week to discuss plans for the old high school gym and to solicit public input on what the community would like to see…
Looking forward and looking back
Happy new year! I am very excited for this new year we are beginning, and I hope you are too. I plan to try new things in 2025. I hope you will…
Ponderings…Let there be no mistake
At the recent inauguration, Elon Musk made two gestures that looked precisely like Nazi salutes, and very spirited ones at that. It isn’t just me who saw his motions and immediately thought…
Valentine Art Contest deadline extended
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last October, the Starling Musings Art Gallery extended a call for local artists who were interested in participating in a spooky-themed art competition, with a special cash…
Calling all JCS alumni artists!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Educational Foundation, Inc. is beginning to plan for its annual celebration and would like to involve local artists who graduated from Jefferson County Schools…
FWC first U.S. agency to receive recommendation for accreditation in North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
Florida Wildlife Commission Contributor The North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program assessment team has recommended that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement become the first…
Winter cattle feeding strategies maintain herd health
Winter cattle feeding strategies are crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of livestock during the colder months when pasture growth slows or stops entirely. Common perennial forages in our region, like…
MPD responds to suspicious incident
Monticello Police Department Contributor On Tuesday, Jan. 28, at approximately 10 a.m., the Monticello Police Department (MPD) responded to a local business in reference to a suspicious incident involving a juvenile and…
Shooter apprehended by JCSO
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Early Saturday morning, on Jan. 25, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to reports of a shooting that took place in the area of Gaffney and…
Looking up in February What to expect from this month’s celestial display
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last year was full of significant celestial events, including a complete solar eclipse, several consecutive super-moons, meteor showers and multiple sightings of Aurora Borealis across half of…
City narrows search for manager to five candidates
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council last week narrowed its search for a new city manager to five candidates, following a workshop on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21. Guided by…
Nine new laws take effect in Florida in 2025
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Most of the 200 bills that Florida legislators passed in the 2024 session and that the governor signed into law went into effect on the first days…
Whooping cough cases have risen dramatically
Leah Androski and Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2024, the number of whooping cough cases in Florida soared. From Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Health reported…
City Hall gets new trees in recognition of Arbor Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Jan. 17, local officials gathered in front of the historic City Hall building to perform a short tree-planting ceremony in recognition of Florida Arbor Day….
Rodney deserves a family
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is home to an incredible amount of animals, and a great number of them have amazing owners that care for them with dignity, care and…
Masonic Lodge No. 5 inducts new officers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hiram Lodge No. 5 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida installed its officers for 2025 on Saturday, Jan. 11. Family members and the public were invited to…