Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello now has a newly-formed committee that is tasked with reviewing the city charter with an eye toward making revisions if necessary, which changes would require council…
County requests DOGE audit
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County last week became the second in the state to voluntarily request a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) audit at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis….
Crowd pleasers and weather predictors
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Events like the annual watermelon festival and other warm weather festivities will be cooler and more tolerable in the future, temperature-wise. Kristy Anderson, director of Jefferson County…
Blue jay gang hits Monticello
I was hopeful that our peaceful community would escape gang activity. But I was wrong. The Tren de BlueJay have hit town. They all arrive at once. The first sign of the…
Thank you Jackie Pons!
Dear Editor, We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Superintendent Jackie Pons and the Jefferson County School Board for their extraordinary civic leadership and unwavering support…
Veterans to be honored on April 5 at Johnston’s
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 5, Johnston’s Meat Market has prepared a special presentation and honorary celebration for any and all veterans and military personnel to enjoy. This event…
Garden Huggers host plant giveaway
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 22, the Jefferson County Garden Hugger Club hosted a springtime plant giveaway at the R.J. Bailar Public Library, located at 375 S. Water St….
Tobacco Free Florida in Jefferson County calls for updates to tobacco free school policies
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….