Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Coming to our calendars soon is Recycle Awareness Week, a national week-long celebration that highlights and celebrates the importance, environmental and economic benefits of reducing waste and…
Category: Community News
Preventative protocols: What happened post-9/11?
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been 25 years since the tragedy that occurred at the World Trade Center, known as 9/11, rocked our nation to its core. The generation that…
Library holds first literacy festival; hundreds attend
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, Aug. 29 was a busy day at the Jefferson County Recreational Park, as over 350 attendees gathered for the first ever Jefferson County Literacy Festival. During…
Organizations that support 9/11 victims
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Twenty-five years after the tragedy at the World Trade Center occurred on 9/11, victims’ families and survivors of the attacks still have help available to them from…
Empty 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…
County continues improving recreation park
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Expect to see access and parking upgrades at the Jefferson County Recreation Park on Mamie Scott Drive in the northeast part of the city as part of…
Jefferson County children can get free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1995, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has been providing children with a monthly free book from birth to age 5. Thirty-one years later, this program is…
Flea Across Florida returns to Jefferson County
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Flea Across Florida will return to Jefferson County on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12, giving local residents and visitors a fun afternoon of shopping, selling and exploring along U.S….
EPA 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…
More 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,…
St. 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…
Events for August 29 – September 5
August 29 (Saturday) A Cars and Coffee event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at the CarQuest Auto Parts (1321 S. Jefferson St.). People interested in classic cars are invited to…
Pet adoption spotlight: Baloo, Ranger and Otis
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Animal Control Services have three furry friends for you to come meet and greet. If you’re looking for a new friend or family member to…
Free Literacy Festival is Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the rec park
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library is presenting a free Literacy Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the recreation…
Monthly Chamber luncheon will be Sept. 1
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is planning to hold their monthly luncheon at noon on Sept. 1. The event will feature networking, catered food, a presentation…
The Hot Tamales to host 6th annual Ray Charles Birthday Celebration next month
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sept. 23 at Haffye Hayes Park in Greenville, the Hot Tamales acoustic duo is hosting their sixth annual celebration in honor of Ray Charles, which they…
Bill would make staging auto accidents a federal crime
Chris Dickerson Legal Newsline A Florida senator has introduced a bill meant to combat the growing number of illegal staged auto accidents. Last week, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, R-Fla., introduced the Staged…
A space built by community
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. Sometimes, transforming a space does not require a trip to a big-box store, hours of online shopping or a delivery truck pulling into the driveway. Sometimes,…
Ground-breaking ceremony held at Camp Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Tuesday, Aug 4, was a significant day for the generations of people in the area who have enjoyed summer camping experiences at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake. A…
The circle of spending: Where does your local dollar go?
Tiffany Blaner ECB Publishing, Inc. It all starts with lunch. I’m hungry, so I head over to The Porch on the Green and grab something to eat. I pay for my lunch,…