Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club offered a special luncheon on Wednesday, April 23, which was National Administrative Professionals’ Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day. The…
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Shop Local Mother’s Day
Metro Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they’re loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don’t want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts…
Local food assistance is available
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Over 13 percent of American households suffer from food insecurity. That makes up around 18 million people who struggle with access to food or who do not…
Combating underage smoking during Take Down Tobacco Month
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. April is Take Down Tobacco Month, which aims to wage war against smoking. Anti-smoking campaigns have dominated the airwaves and communities over the last decade, which have…
Meet your neighbor Ivy Shivers
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Ivy Shivers! Shivers was born and raised in Tallahassee. She moved to Jefferson County 25 years ago to “get away from the hustle and bustle, the…
Garden Club annual plant sale is this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Take a quick tour of your yard and you’ll surely see a few spots that would come to life, literally, with a lush new shrub or bright…
Capital Health Plan donates $50K to Second Harvest
Capital Health Plan Contributor Capital Health Plan (CHP) has deepened its investment in community well-being by donating $50,000 to Second Harvest of the Big Bend. The charitable contribution will help the nonprofit…
Law enforcement gives tips on how to avoid car robbery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There is no way to predict when a crime will be committed. What’s worse is that there is also no way to predict with 100 percent certainty…
Chamber hears update on local Community Partnership School
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members and guests of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce heard from Dr. Lori Livingston at their monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, April 1. In introducing Dr….
The First merges into Renasant
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People driving in downtown Monticello have likely noticed a small addendum to the sign for The First, issuing a “Welcome to Renasant.” This comes after a merger…
Patriot Academy at the Florida Capitol is June 18 – 20, 2025
Story submitted by Bill Snyder Patriot Academy Volunteer Patriot Academy Leadership Congress is a three-day intensive leadership experience for young patriots in the Florida Capitol each year in June. Participants are in…
Big Bend Hospice is hosting a linen drive
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice is currently seeking donations of new linens to be used for patients in Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties. From now until April 28, donations…
Library announces 2025 Summer Reading Program
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When school’s out, the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is in! Though it isn’t quite yet time for the summer break, the library’s…
More than just scheduling, The many hats of an Administrative Professional
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. In the fast-paced world of modern offices, administrative professionals are often viewed as the ones who answer phones, schedule meetings, and keep paperwork in order. However, today’s…
The story of Easter
The Last Supper (Mark chapter 14) So the two disciples went on ahead into the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover supper there. In…
Has your stone been rolled away?
Shelly Holbrook ECB Publishing, Inc. Easter is such a festive time for church folks. The kids get all excited about egg hunts, and the adults get excited about eating the eggs. Young…
Local resident publishes children’s book
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. To Monticello resident Raymond Scarola, writing is one of the best ways to share his voice with the world. “I have always loved to write,” he says….
FWC to hold Earth Day cleanup event
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of Earth Day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a clean up at the Hickory Mound Unit of the Big Bend…
Celebrate your local linemen
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 2013, April 18 has been the annual date set aside to honor hard-working linemen across the country. National Lineman Day should certainly be a special day…
Naps and Donuts hosts event for MPD K-9 Unit
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, April 26, marks the opening of the 2nd Annual Southern States Patch and Coin Show. This event is hosted by Naps and Donut Designs, and will…