Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although the national recognition of Arbor Day is still a few months away, the statewide recognition of Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in January. This…
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New year resolutions
Leonia Maresch Contributor Can you imagine a New Year without resolutions? I cannot count the nunmber of times when I made them and how, after a couple of weeks, they were partially…
Etched in Time to host Business After Five gathering Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is holding one of its Business After Five events on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. The gathering will…
H5N1 Facts: How to best protect your pets from Avian Influenza A
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a press release issued on Jan. 6, 2025, by the Louisiana Department of Health, the patient who had previously been hospitalized with the first human…
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able…
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up their door, or…
Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a critical time to raise awareness about the hidden epidemic of human trafficking that continues to impact countless…
What local 4-H youth have been up to lately
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A big component of the UF/IFAS Extension service to Jefferson County is engaging local youth ages five to 18 in 4-H clubs and programs. 4-H is America’s…
Chamber luncheon includes overview of membership benefits
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its first member luncheon of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 7, catered by Carlito’s Way. Speakers included the Chamber’s own Executive…
How to reset your home for the New Year
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The holidays are over, the new year has come, and life has begun to get back into its usual rhythms. With the fresh start that 2025 brings,…
Making a jolly holiday at Brynwood
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During December, many volunteers supported the staff at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center to make the holidays jolly for residents. “The community and local organizations came with…
Meet your neighbor – Mona Lewis
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Mona Lewis! Lewis was born in Massillon, Ohio, and raised in the Fort Myers area. She decided to move to North Florida after visiting her brother,…
Read Local – Support Local Support community journalism
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital…
Organ donation: how it works
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There is a staggering amount of people in the United States who are waiting for a life-changing donation to be made. Unlike seasonal gift drives and food…
Local wildlife center now has rare tamarin monkeys
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With a high-pitched chirp, a cotton-topped tamarin monkey takes a chunk of grape with his gray-furred claw, sucks down the juicy sweetness and makes eyes for another…
Meet Your Neighbor – Amanda Cable Floyd
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Amanda Cable Floyd! Floyd was born in the Daytona Beach area. Her family later moved to Tallahassee, where she was educated and spent most of her…
A walk through the history of the Woman’s Club
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Woman’s Clubs, also called Women’s Clubs, have played a pivotal role in communities throughout history. Through the clubs, women can meet and advocate for their communities in…
Starling Musings announces February Art Contest
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last October, the Starling Musings Art Gallery extended a call for local artists who were interested in participating in a spooky-themed art competition, with a special cash…
Post 49 sends care packages to Guam
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 mailed 12 care packages during the Christmas holidays from Monticello to Guam, where a member of their post, Air…
Car Show proceeds presented to Lions Club
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello CarQuest Customer Appreciation Day and Car Show on Nov. 2, 2024, drew entries for 80 vehicles. A steady crowd came out on the sunny fall…
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