Category: Community News

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite unexpected complications and setbacks, the historic Old Howard Academy restoration project is progressing at its own pace. The group behind the restoration, Howard Academy Educational &…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The weekend of Oct. 24 and 25, the Cemetery Restoration and Reservation Society of North Florida, Inc., hosted a research tour as part of their Bailey-Bellamy Cemetery…

Story Submitted CareerSource Capital Region has been recognized by the Florida Department of Commerce as the first-place recipient of the Veterans Performance Incentive Award, for outstanding service to veterans and eligible individuals,…

The Monticello News published a special section today dedicated to Veterans Day. Click below to read features on: • New Veterans Affairs Officer David Dishman • Reflections by JROTC Instructor Jesse Jackson…

Community meals, food giveaways and volunteer opportunities offer ways for Jefferson County residents to give and receive this holiday season Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Opportunities to join in on community-wide Thanksgiving…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. During October, Goodwill Industries of Big Bend installed a donation unit on in Monticello. The donation drop-off unit was installed behind Monticello Physical Therapy & Wellness, in…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Tomica King Jackson, founder of Our Blessings Early Learning Centers in Tallahassee and Monticello, received a Local Leader of the Year Award from the Florida Association for…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent $2,500 donation from individual members of the Jefferson County Republican Party (JCRP) served as the kick-off for a fundraising drive that aims to collect enough…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The United Force of Jefferson County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is hosting their sixth annual Coat Drive Giveaway as part of their mission to…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Recently, eight local businesses responded to a request from Michael Robinson of Robinson Gunworks to donate toward a kennel for Jefferson County Animal Control’s new shelter location….

Johnston’s 100th Celebration, Veterans Day Breakfast, CarQuest Car Show, Thanksgiving Feast at the Teen Center and MORE! November 7 (Saturday) Shop at Jefferson County Vendor’s Village 9 a.m.-12 noon in the courthouse…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is home to many talented and hardworking creatives. One of them is Rebekah Chamberlain, who describes herself as a professional illustrator and concept artist. Her…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Audrey and Joseph Korey, both lifelong residents of Madison and Jefferson counties, are excited to announce the official opening of their new roadside repairs and assistance service…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue came together to host a breakfast celebrating First Responders Day. The event was hosted at…

November 2 (Monday) The Monticello City Council will hold its regular meeting a day early on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., rather than on the first Tuesday, due to the General…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post #49 invites the community to enjoy a free Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The hall at 1085 S….

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, November has some exciting celestial events in store, including two meteor showers, a supermoon and more. •…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Photography by Tiffany Blaner Each Fall the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce holds its annual dinner to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and set the theme for the…