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Published September 06‘Riding along in God’s caboose’
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast began its 2026-27 season on Sept. 3. First Methodist Church of Monticello hosted the gathering, with a blessing by the pastor, Jonathan...
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Published September 06Make your home more secure
Metro Media A home should be a place of comfort and security. But homes can be targeted by thieves who are eager to make off with people’s hard-earned possessions. Securing a home...
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Published September 05Get the Flock out
I was very pleased this week to get a call from our most excellent Sheriff McNeill, who told me ALL of the Flock cameras in the county were being removed. Our most...
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Published September 05Healthcare Hero: Melissa Taylor Ridenhour
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Melissa Taylor Ridenhour is the director of the medical team at Sanctuary Clinics Christian Treatment & Recovery Program in Monticello. She has been a registered nurse (RN)...
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Published September 05Solid waste department undergoing evaluation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have decided to put on hold, at least for the time being, the idea of privatizing the collection and disposal of solid waste. The Jefferson...
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Published September 04Charlie Reichert embraces year 101
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. World War II Navy Veteran Charlie Reichert celebrated his 101st birthday this summer and, while mindful of the heat, is enjoying an active life on the same...
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Published September 04A tale of two bagpipes: part two
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Following the exploits of Bill Millins, who marched upon the bloody shores of Sword Island playing his bagpipe, yet another British soldier, Jack “Mad Jack” Churchill made...
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Published September 04FDOT makes big change to LPR placements
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Aug. 31, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced that local law enforcement agencies will have to remove automated license plate recognition systems (LPRs) within...
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Published September 03St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church offers Alcoholics Anonymous support
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has a lengthy track record for successfully helping alcoholics through the recovery process. St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is pleased to offer AA meetings...
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Published September 03Oak trees planted at Big Bend Hospice to honor the Moodys
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Over many years to come, the front lawn of Big Bend Hospice (BBH) of Jefferson County will slowly become cool and shady as two young oak trees...
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Published September 03St. John’s women’s ministry plans November conference
Kalyn Scarboro Contributor The St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church’s (SJMBC) H.E.N.S.’s Women's Ministry invites you to join us for our fall Women's Conference, Even If, on Saturday, Nov. 7, with guest speaker...
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Published September 03EPA ends summer gas rules early to lower U.S. pump prices
Alton Wallace The Center Square The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday issued a temporary emergency waiver that allows nationwide sales of winter-grade gasoline two weeks early in an effort to increase...