Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The dispute between Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and the Jefferson County Commission over his legal fees came to a close last week. It happened on Thursday evening, June 6, when the commission voted 4-1…
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Medical marijuana facility gets go-ahead
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The proposed medical marijuana growth facility last week sailed through the Jefferson County Commission’s review and approval process without a hitch. In no more than 15 minutes, Planning Official Shannon Metty introduced the proposal; engineer…
FSU Graduate Program creating political operatives
I am writing today in the hopes of inspiring members of our community who are looking to advance, or jump start their career in Politics. While the idea of career advancement can be daunting, I understand the importance of looking…
Reporter’s Corner:
To my father, from his daughter After only a few months after his 20th birthday, my dad became – well, a dad. He was a skinny kid, a firefighter and would soon be entering Army boot camp. When I look…
Teenagers learn self-defense
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Before the school year ended, Sally Beshears, the grandmother of a soon-to-be graduating high school senior, became nervous about her grand-daughter going off to college; it would be a new school, new location, new people…
Celebrating the athletes
The 2019 sports banquet at Aucilla Christian Academy Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 18, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted its annual athletic banquet. “It is amazing how fast the year flies by. I am always impressed by…
This month in history
June 14, 1775 – The first U.S. Military service, the Continental Army consisting of six companies of riflemen, was established by the Second Continental Congress. The next day, George Washington was appointed by a unanimous vote to command the army.…
Women in agriculture
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For as long as agriculture has been a part of society, women have worked equally alongside men to run the fields, farms, ranches and orchards that bring forth the bounty of vegetables, dairy products and…
The Tobacco Free Jefferson Partnership is committed to employee health by working with local employers
Story Courtesy of the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County If you could have a safer workplace, a cleaner workplace, a healthier workplace, a more productive workplace and it wouldn’t cost you a dime, would you? If you could…
Dogs are people too
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Starting October 1, those who kill or harm a law enforcement, search and rescue or fire fighting canine or horse in the state of Florida will be facing heightened penalties for their crime. In late…