Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors volleyball team faced off against the Lafayette High School Hornets in the Rural Class District Five Championship…
Sheriff’s deputy assigned to animal control (Planned expansion of facility given green light)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county’s animal control operation continues to see improvements, the latest being the addition of an animal cruelty investigator and the approval of a planned expansion and…
Beyond books: how to make the most of your library card
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When you think of your library card, chances are that you imagine it by its most common function as the small card that you hand to the…
Barber history: Would you like those ears lowered or removed?
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. What man doesn’t recall those Saturday morning trips to the barbershop? It was the spot where the sweet fragrances of talcum powder, aftershave and Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit…
Appreciate your principal for National Principals Month
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The month of October is the time to celebrate National Principals Month, which aims to recognize and celebrate the leaders who bring their schools and communities together,…
Monticello CarQuest Car Show and Customer Appreciation Event: November 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free spectator admission and barbecue
Mandy Self Contributor I’d like to invite you to the Monticello CarQuest Car Show and Customer Appreciation Event on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1321 S….
Rodent rage: Stay alert during Rodent Awareness Week
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 2014, the Professional Pest Management Alliance has annually observed Rodent Awareness Week to highlight the seasonal surge in rodent activity that comes with the drop in…
Health Department to hold county employees’ wellness event
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A healthy worker makes for a good employee, resulting in higher productivity, lower absenteeism, better retention and improved focus, among other benefits. The research, at least, indicates…
Leaves and Limestone: October is Native Plant Month
Jennifer Mason Contributor October is native plant month! Now is a wonderful time to get out and take a drive through Jefferson County’s lovely countryside to admire the wildflowers! There is a…
St. John’s Baptist to host Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 25
Story Submitted St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Everything will be free, and everyone is…
Hop on the bus for Breast Cancer Awareness
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The UF Health Cancer Bus will be providing mammograms on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., followed by festivities 3-6 p.m. at First Methodist Church…
Sanctuary Clinics offers mental health services
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Sanctuary Clinics is a Christian mental health treatment and addiction recovery program that helps adults on their path to wellness from mental health issues or substance abuse…
Gulf Wind Chapter hosts Lloyd Day at the Depot
Story Submitted Lloyd Day at the Depot is coming up Oct. 24, a fall festival hosted by various local agencies and nonprofits in conjunction with the Gulf Wind Chapter of the National…
CommHIT receives $31.8 million for rural health transformation in North Florida
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. CommunityHealth IT, Inc., known as CommHIT, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) headquartered at the Kennedy Space Center. According to the organization’s recent press release, it has spent 15…
Photo Feature: Monticello goes to Orlando
Photo and Description Courtesy of Kimberly Odom Monticello resident Kimberly Odom took a little piece of home with her to Orlando while attending Creation Entertainment’s Supernatural convention on Saturday, Sept. 12 and…
Events for October 17-25
October 17 (Saturday) Screenings for free Mobile Dental Care are available all day at Elizabeth Baptist Church (4124 Bassett Dairy Rd.). During the screening, appointments will be set for dental care during…
SCAM ALERT: Think twice before you give out your info to a “deputy”
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) warns the public of recent persistent scammer activity in our area. If someone contacts you and identifies themselves as a deputy…
Does life make cents without the penny?
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Penny jars have been a long-standing fixture in homes for much of the penny’s 232 years in production as a circulating coin. Early learning in school begins…
Emily Grosskopf reflects on memories, accomplishments as JCPL director
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In early 2026, Emily Grosskopf became the new library director at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (JCPL). After about ten months of serving as director,…
Celebrate your boss this National Boss Day
Christian Petersen and Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 16, workplaces around the world will celebrate Boss’s Day. The holiday was initially started by Patricia Bays Haroski in 1958. She…