Category: Community News

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The 3rd annual Craig McCollum Memorial Watermelon Festival Car Show was held in the midst of the festival bustle on Saturday, June 20. From 8:30 a.m. to…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Watermelon Festival has not only a reigning Queen but a full extended royal family who bring a dimension of elegance to every part of the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. We’ve taken some pictures of pets that you might have seen in workplaces around Jefferson County. Take a look! Even if you don’t regularly take your pet…

Metro Media Many countries around the world celebrate Father’s Day, but not all of them do so in June. The most common date for Father’s Day celebrations is the third Sunday of…

Duke Energy Florida Contributor While summer heat has already settled across Florida, the astronomical start of the season is observed today, June 21. Duke Energy Florida is helping customers manage their energy…

1) Small businesses and local businesses are still the backbone of our economy. This is where we live, where we are raising our families, where we shop, where we eat and where…

Metro Media Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change. Many individuals are now reevaluating how they spend their…

Metro Media Fuel is a necessity for millions of drivers on the country’s roadways. According to a recent report from Experian Automotive, approximately 1.4 percent of the 292.3 million cars and trucks…

National Cancer Survivors Day® is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community. CLICK HERE to celebrate…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Perry local, artist, blogger and writer Dawn Viola Perez has hundreds of cherished memories that she wants to share. Growing up during the ’70s and ’80s, her…

Gideon Burrell Guest Columnist Recently my Great Grandfather passed away and went to heaven. In his younger years he served in the Army during the Korean war. He was stationed in Germany….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Peggy Brown Seabrooks was born in Orlando and moved to Monticello during her middle school years. After graduating locally, she moved back to Orlando and joined the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The ALDI store on the former Winn Dixie site should be opening soon; the question is how soon. ALDI is playing it close to the vest when…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When was the last time you tested or replaced your smoke detectors? Most house fires are caused by mishaps when cooking, but other fire sources, including heating…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States? According to the World Health Organization, over 720,000 people’s lives are…

Story Submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., will host its Celebrate America Festival powered by Georgia Power from June 20 through July 12, a patriotic three-week event honoring 250 years…

Madelyn Schieder Contributor Today, the McDonald’s Florida Georgia Line Operator’s Association (FGLBU) opened applications for its annual Golden Grants Program. This year, the program will award grants of $2,500 and $5,000 to…

This week’s newspaper has a puzzle page on the theme of cars! There’s a Q&A quiz, a Find the Differences visual challenge, a word search and a mini “Ultimate Car Crossword.” Click here…

American Property Casualty Insurance Association Contributor The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Now is the time to strengthen your property to reduce potential damage and check your insurance coverage to make…