Photo Courtesy On June 6, the Jefferson County High School Class of 1966 celebrated 60 years since graduating high school. The classmates gathered at Malloy’s Special Events for a fun evening of…
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CERT to hold first annual fundraiser yard sale July 18
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has planned their first ever annual fundraiser yard sale for this Saturday, July 18, at the Waukeenah Methodist Church Fellowship…
Donations are needed for local annual shoe collection
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, a shoe drive is held with the goal of collecting hundreds of shoes for the community to take home. Last year, organizer Jamia Bradley was…
Events for July 9-19
July 9 (Thursday) Pillow Pals meets at the First Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon to make pillows to provide comfort for cancer patients. If you can cut fabric, sew a…
Donations are needed for CERT’s upcoming fundraiser
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is in need of the community’s support as their first annual fundraiser yard sale approaches on July 18. The…
Record crowd attends the 75th Watermelon Festival
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. See below for the link to 12 full pages of articles and photos capturing special moments from the 75th Monticello Watermelon Festival! Monticello’s 75th Watermelon Festival brought…
Back-to-School Tax Holiday begins July 20
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It might feel like summer’s just begun, but the school year is right around the corner, with most students headed back for the 2026-2027 academic year between…
Support community journalism; support Jefferson County
What would Jefferson County be like without local news? Local newspapers serve a critical role in communities, providing trustworthy information, serving as government watchdogs, holding officials accountable and reporting on the local…
Wild Adventures named Top 5 Most Affordable Theme Park in U.S.
Story submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park has been named the fourth most affordable theme park in the United States, according to HomeToGo’s 2026 U.S. Summer Travel Survey. The national recognition highlights the overall value of…
The Road to Independence
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. From the Museum of the American Revolution French and Indian War (1754): Amidst ongoing tensions between Great Britain and France in their American colonies and abroad, 22-…
The July/August Front Porch has arrived!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the July/August 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. This issue includes a fabulous array of…
Tips for taming holiday weekend traffic
Metro Media Extended holiday weekends tend to fall on national holidays throughout the year, giving workers and students an opportunity to enjoy an extra day off from work and school. The open…
Celestial events in July
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, here are some interesting celestial events happening this month. • All month: Get a great view of…
Fourth of July for Fido
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As summer kicks into full-gear, Americans everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot, and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of…
Celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The July 1, 2026, issue of the Monticello News includes a special B Section dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day. Enjoy 12 full pages of information…
Duke Energy Florida implements third rate reduction to lower residential bills
Aly Raschid Contributor Duke Energy Florida will implement its third rate reduction of 2026 from June through September, lowering residential customer bills by approximately $50, or 25%, for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh)…
It’s Insurance Awareness Day!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. National Insurance Awareness Day is observed on June 28 to encourage us to review our insurance policies to ensure we have protections for ourselves and our property….
Wild Adventures to honor America 250 with Celebrate America Fireworks Spectacular
Story Submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., will be celebrating Independence Day with the Celebrate America Fireworks Spectacular. The fireworks take place during the park’s Celebrate America Festival powered by Georgia Power, a patriotic three-week…
Enjoy lots of music, local fireworks and more for America’s 250th
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is looking more and more festive the closer we get to America’s 250th Independence Day! Encouragement to decorate porches, yards and business fronts has made…