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Published 4 hours agoHealthcare 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 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 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 03A tale of two bagpipes: part one
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s common to use music to lighten stressful situations. Waiting rooms and dental offices have employed music to calm the nerves of anxious patients for many years....
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Published 4 hours agoGet 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 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 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...
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Published September 03From the Sunny Side: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Rick Patrick Columnist As you probably surmise from the title, this will be a little bit of a departure from our usual weekly visits. I’m sure you won’t mind too much. September...
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Published September 02Thinking of getting outdoor sport supplies? Right now, it’s tax-free in Florida
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. This time of year, many people start gearing up for a busy season of outdoor activities. Major hunting seasons, including for deer and waterfowl, are just around...
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Published September 02Letter to the Editor: Thank You to the Lineworkers Who Power Our State
Every time you flip a switch and the lights come on, there are teams of lineworkers who make it possible. On August 26, we recognize Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, a designation established...