Category: Community News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

Story Submitted Capital City Bank has again been named to Florida Trend’s annual “Best Companies to Work For in Florida” list, climbing to No. 8 in the “Large Companies” category after ranking…

Photo Courtesy of Ed Gifford During the American Legion Post 49 membership meeting on the evening of Aug. 11, Marshall Slaughter delivered a presentation about his time at Boys State earlier this…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 22, the Otto M. Walker Post 49 American Legion (1065 S. Water St.) will host an appreciation lunch in honor of military personnel and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When it’s a project day, Eric Evans and FL Cares volunteers from across North Florida rise with the sun and make the long drive to wherever they’re…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Among the populations at above-average risk for depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and even suicide, veterans experience these issues at extremely high rates….

Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc.  It wasn’t Old Faithful that stopped everyone in their tracks. It was a bull bison sprinting down the road, just feet from our car. Suddenly, the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Trent Roberts has joined Monticello’s Edward Jones team as a financial advisor. He’s available Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help individuals, business…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Sharon Morris was recently recognized as the Florida Healthcare Association’s Volunteer of the Year. She was given this honor for her extensive and ongoing contributions at Brynwood…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Marshall Slaughter was given the honor of representing Aucilla Christian Academy for the Florida American Legion Boys State at the actual Florida House of Representatives with sponsorship…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Animal Days is coming to Monticello on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is part of a nationwide chain event designed to support…

Keystone Federated Republican Women Contributor The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) has scheduled bestselling author and investigative journalist Peter Schweizer as the featured speaker for its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 24….

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Bill McRae, former Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, is being inducted into his High School Hall of Fame for Marianna High School for setting a state…