Category: Community News

Ady Kinsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Purple Heart Award is an honor first awarded to soldiers during World War I, and is still being administered today. The month of August is observed…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Some residents might have noticed by now that there’s a new business in town. FaithFull Refillery, located at 106 E. Washington St., is the latest addition to…

Debbie Snapp Contributor SnappHappy Cat Sanctuary will hold an adoption event and yard sale fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 8, at 3366 N. Salt Rd. in Monticello. This event will be held from 10…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you a local senior, looking to get out and meet new friends? A free weekly event at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library can help….

Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. World Elderly and Grandparent Appreciation Day is a special opportunity to recognize the generations who have shaped our families, communities and traditions. It is a day to…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Most children that grow up in today’s modern world are well-versed in “stranger danger.” In general, most children know that if someone walks up and asks them…

July 24 (Friday) The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St. The Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (1155 N. Jefferson St.) is holding a fundraiser lunch from 11 a.m….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local historian and author Rebekah Sheats has just released a new children’s book, “Take Me to the Wacissa River: A Learning Adventure in Rhyme.” The Wacissa River…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The latest in the Monticello Opera House’s (MOH) active summer lineup of shows, following “Five Guys Named Moe” and “Acts: A City Rising,” is “Good People,” directed…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The evening of July 14 was an active one at the American Legion Post 49 on Water Street. Several groups were present to conduct the installation of…

Story submitted Lugging a hand truck loaded with five banana boxes fully loaded with canned goods and other non-perishables up a ramp is hot and sweaty work, but that’s what it’ll takes…

Bill Snyder Contributor Patriot Academy recently concluded at Florida’s Capitol. Known as a “Leadership Laboratory”, the 3-day program is held each summer inside the state capitols of Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Senior Citizens Center has planned a fundraiser lunch for Friday, July 24. At the fundraiser, volunteers of the center will be serving up plates of…

Contributor Homeschooled students have been working hard this summer to put on their 5th annual summer play. With three showings from July 24-26, the local youth will be performing Acts: A City…

On July 4, a spirited celebration of America’s 250th birthday was held at the Memorial Stadium grounds on South Water Street, complete with vendors, performances and a bold firework display after the…

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…

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…

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…

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…