Approved & Paid for by Brenda Wirick, candidate Jefferson County Schools, District 3 My name is Brenda Wirick, and I am humbly asking for your vote for re-election to the Jefferson County…
Mosquito control building getting needed upgrade
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Expect to see the building that houses the county’s mosquito control operation off U.S. 19 get a facelift and a structural upgrade in the coming months. At…
Superintendent welcomes students to a new school year
Dear Jefferson County Families, Welcome back to an exciting new school year! I hope your summer was safe, relaxing, and full of fun. We’re thrilled to welcome back our returning students and…
Welcome to a new year of homeschool adventures!
As summer begins to wind down, we will see school buses back on the road, store shelves filled with backpacks and notebooks and families preparing for another school year. While many of…
Audit shows county’s finances vastly improved
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners recently received a glowing audit report, thanks in no small part to the efforts of Clerk of Court Trey Hightower…
FFA member wins big at state convention
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. Each June, nearly 6,000 Florida FFA Association (FFA) members, advisors, alumni, parents and industry leaders gather in Orlando to celebrate a year of hard work and…
Local art shop offers lessons for kids
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. Young artists will have the opportunity to explore a variety of creative mediums this fall as Kismet’s Kreations at the Parham Place launches its Fall Semester…
State continues review of Trulieve’s application to modify troublesome pond
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) continues its review of a permit application from Trulieve to modify the stormwater pond that has repeatedly overflowed into an…
What does your school say about devices in the classroom? Know before you go
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Effective from July 2023, House Bill 379 introduced regulations on technology use in state public K-12 schools. Even in many private schools, steps have been taken to…
Fall term at North Florida College starts Aug. 17
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida College (NFC) will begin their Fall 2026-2027 Term next month. The accredited public college, which is primarily located in Madison and has additional campuses in…
Registration for “Fall Ball” at the rec park is open, coaches needed
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. A new tradition is in the works at the Jefferson County Recreation Park — the Fall Ball Softball program. The goal of the program is to provide…
Honoring the hearts of our families: Celebrating World Elderly and Grandparent Appreciation Day
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. World Elderly and Grandparent Appreciation Day is a special opportunity to recognize the generations who have shaped our families, communities and traditions. It is a day to…
Remembering Suwannee: Dr. Silas T. Overstreet
Eric Musgrove Contributor The lives of Suwannee County frontiersmen fascinate me for some reason. Something about the early settlers of a virgin land braving the wilderness, establishing communities and then thriving within…
Is your child a target?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Most children that grow up in today’s modern world are well-versed in “stranger danger.” In general, most children know that if someone walks up and asks them…
Events for July 24-31
July 24 (Friday) The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St. The Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (1155 N. Jefferson St.) is holding a fundraiser lunch from 11 a.m….
Interview clothes sought for NFC students
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. If you have any gently used business attire you no longer need hanging in your closet, those outfits can have a new life and can help a…
Love’s Truck Stop likely coming to Lloyd
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A Love’s Travel Stop appears will be coming to the I-10 and SR-59 interchange near Lloyd, and this time around, the application will likely be handled administratively,…
School supplies will be provided to JCS students this year
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Through the contributions of many community partners, students of Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) will have their school supplies provided for them this year. For…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Project Hail Mary”
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Introduction: “Project Hail Mary” was released to American audiences on Friday, March 20. The film was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and is based on…
Sheats releases new children’s book on Wacissa River
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local historian and author Rebekah Sheats has just released a new children’s book, “Take Me to the Wacissa River: A Learning Adventure in Rhyme.” The Wacissa River…