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Published September 09Do you have recalled beef in your freezer?
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. In August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA; FSIS) announced a Class I risk recall on nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef that...
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Published September 09Empty Chair Ceremony planned for Sept. 18
• The Empty Chair Ceremony • Friday, Sept. 18, 5 p.m. • 1065 S. Water St. Story Submitted For years, The American Legion supported a National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is now...
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Published September 09Cyclospora, should I be concerned?
Katherine Allen UF/IFAS Extension Have you eaten salad lately? With the recall notices for lettuce, I have seen and heard a reluctance to eat salad from friends and family. So, how do...
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Published September 08Artist Darlene Burns on her first exhibit, art as therapy and branching out
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Guests at the Starling Musings gallery get a change of pace at the start of each month, as the gallery's rotating exhibit model ushers in new pieces...
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Published September 07A perspective on labor for Labor Day
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Bert and I were saddened to learn that our friend Wallace had only weeks to live due to advanced leukemia. Six months later, although he never went...
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Published September 06Vice Mayor Katrina Richardson receives Bronze Certificate of Merit
Florida League of Cities Contributor The Florida League of Cities announced that Monticello Vice Mayor Katrina Richardson recently received the Bronze Certificate of Merit from the Certificate Program for Elected Municipal Officials...
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Published September 06Eliza Freeman earns Dean’s List recognition
Merit Pages News Contributor Valdosta State University (VSU) congratulates Eliza Freeman of Monticello for earning a spot on the Summer 2026 Dean's List. Dean's List honors are reserved for the highest achieving...
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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 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...