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Published September 02Birch Benders pancakes please the palate
Mickey Starling Columnist I’ve always been a bit of a foodie, which is a polite way of saying I am quite picky about what my tastebuds entertain. Growing up, my mother’s pancakes...
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Published September 02Letter to the Editor: A Community That Shows Up for Students
As a new school year begins at Jefferson K-12, A Community Partnership School, we are reminded of a simple truth: student success is strongest when an entire community comes together on behalf...
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Published September 02Donna’s decision
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Twelve years ago last month, my cousin passed from cancer. Found among her possessions was this copy of a testimony she shared which I share with you....
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Published September 02Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Bringing out your best
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. As a youngster, I quickly developed a love for practically all sports. I played Bitty Basketball in the third grade and eventually graduated to Little League baseball,...
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Published September 02ACA Warriors defeated by Blue Devils
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a tough evening for the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors on Friday, Aug. 28, when they traveled west to face the Blue Devils of Holmes...
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Published September 02The September/October Front Porch has arrived!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the September/October 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed, and...
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Published September 01More than a jamboree: The history of a Monticello tradition
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. It does not take long to realize that Friday night at the Monticello Country Jamboree is about much more than music. The band plays, couples dance,...
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Published September 01Celestial events in September
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, September has some exciting celestial events in store, including some of the year's best views of Neptune...
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Published September 01Letter to the Editor: Don’t Let the Tradition End
It was very disheartening for me to hear that Jefferson County High School will no longer have a varsity football team. I know football is not what makes a school successful. I...
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Published September 01Snook recreational harvest in all east coast and most west coast management regions opens Sept. 1
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor The recreational harvest season for snook starts Sept. 1 in all east coast (Southeast, Indian River Lagoon and Northeast) and most west coast (Panhandle, Big...
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Published August 314-H Open House to be held Sept. 3
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Do you have a child who's interested in agriculture? Are they a fan of going outdoors and getting a little dirt under their fingernails? If so, the...
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Published August 30Accessibility in emergencies: Florida’s silent 911 lifelines
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1991, Florida has been working to provide accessible and affordable telecommunication for those citizens who may be deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired, as well as...