Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This week we have filled three pages of the newspaper with information about fun things going on locally this summer. There’s a listing of • special library…
Category: Community News
Workshop on “Common Scams and How to Avoid Them” to be presented at the library on June 10
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R. J. Public Library (375 S. Water St.) will host/show a free virtual workshop on “Common Scams and How to Avoid Them” in connection…
Library sees nearly 100 attendees at summer program kickoff party
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. School’s out, the sun’s shining, and many local families are looking for ways to make the most of their summer vacation. All season long, the Jefferson County…
Flag retirement ceremony set for June 14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Flag Day is Sunday, June 14, and American Legion Post 49 of Monticello will be conducting a retirement ceremony for U.S. flags that are no longer serviceable….
Southern Quality Propane celebrates new office location
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Southern Quality Propane, which acquired Morris Propane in 2024, recently relocated its Monticello office to 1246 N. Jefferson Hwy., where they also now have an expanded showroom….
Summer weather forecast offers mixed bag of flooding and continued drought
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. AccuWeather, an American media company that provides commercial weather forecasting services worldwide, recently released its 2026 summer forecast, predicting continued drought conditions in the Southeast, energy cost…
Breeding successes mitigate species extinction at the Wildlife Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. One way that the North Florida Wildlife Center fulfills its mission is through participation in breeding programs for vulnerable species in its care. The center has had…
MOH presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.”
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Watermelon Festival is coming up soon, and with it the annual tradition of the summer show at the Monticello Opera House (MOH). Presented in partnership with…
Events for May 29 – June 8
MAY 29 (Friday) Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) opens at 7:15 a.m. and distributes until the food is gone. Coffee with the Interim County Manager takes place 9…
B Fitness hosts latest MYP mixer
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When the courthouse bell rang at 5 p.m. on May 21, local professionals headed to B Fitness for the latest Monticello Young Professionals Mixer, sponsored by the…
The 411 on whole-house generators
Metro Media Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or even days. People have come to rely on electricity,…
Your 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Guide is here
The Monticello News is pleased to provide a six-page 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Guide full of information and resources. It includes • Steps for preparing • The 2026 Atlantic hurricane names • Description…
Chamber’s June 2 luncheon program to feature insights on “second chance hiring”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce member luncheon takes place on Tuesday, June 2, and will feature a special presentation by Erica Averion, executive director of…
Key features for an outdoor TV room
Metro Media An outdoor living area can provide a welcome space for residents and guests to gather on beautiful days and nights. The appeal of outdoor living is undeniable, and homeowners working…
Events for May 23-30
MAY 23 (Saturday) A Second Harvest food sharing takes place at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) from 7 to 8 a.m. or until the food is gone. This is a…
ARI looks back on a spring full of activity
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The spring semester was bustling with activity for the Aucilla Research Institute (ARI). Their educational outreach program brought interactive experiences in history and archaeology across North Florida,…
Watermelon Pickleball Tournament draws 115 players to Monticello
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Since its introduction just a few years ago, the Pickleball Tournament has become a popular addition to the lineup of annual Watermelon Festival events. This year was…
Community honors 161st Florida Emancipation Day
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Old Howard Academy filled with activity on the afternoon of May 20, as visitors bustled about the lawn for a lively Emancipation Day event. Since 2025, the…
Recognizing America’s deadliest conflicts
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Many civilians consider all military service personnel as heroes. However, ask any veteran, regardless of their accomplishments, who deserves to be considered a hero and their answers…
Jefferson County Animal Services celebrates National Rescue Dog Day
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Featured Image: Cassie Griesheimer is the director of the new Jefferson County Animal Services Department. She is pictured with Bulldozer, one of JCAS’s dogs who was adopted…