Category: Community News

October 23 (Friday) Wildlife After Dark at the North Florida Wildlife Center, 5-9 p.m. For information visit www.northfloridawildlife.org. Monticello Jamboree takes place 6-9 p.m. at 625 S. Water St. October 23, 24 (Friday,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Red Ribbon Week (RRW), which is observed annually from Oct. 23 to 31, is the nation’s longest-running anti-drug campaign. Chances are that you’ve seen photos on social…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s spooky season again, and Monticello’s Downtown Historical District, the third oldest historical district in Florida, will be celebrating with their annual Ghoul’s Night Out festivities that…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Conner Lansdale says he sits and eats lunch with the dogs at Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center nearly every day he works. He snuggles, socializes and occasionally…

Photo Courtesy of Gordon Sasser Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill (left) selected JCSO Detective Abby Sasser (right) to represent Jefferson County in the 10th Annual Patrol Stroll on Oct. 15, where local…

Michelle Dollar Contributor Backpack Buddies of Jefferson County is teaming up with Aunt Louise’s Farm for Trunk or Treat on Halloween night 6-8 p.m. Bob and Louise Jones of Aunt Louise’s Farm…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Legal Services of North Florida (LSNF), a non-profit organization that focuses on providing free legal assistance and representation to low-income, vulnerable residents in North Florida, is bringing…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When you think of your library card, chances are that you imagine it by its most common function as the small card that you hand to the…

Mandy Self Contributor I’d like to invite you to the Monticello CarQuest Car Show and Customer Appreciation Event on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1321 S….

Story Submitted Lloyd Day at the Depot is coming up Oct. 24, a fall festival hosted by various local agencies and nonprofits in conjunction with the Gulf Wind Chapter of the National…

Photo and Description Courtesy of Kimberly Odom Monticello resident Kimberly Odom took a little piece of home with her to Orlando while attending Creation Entertainment’s Supernatural convention on Saturday, Sept. 12 and…

October 17 (Saturday) Screenings for free Mobile Dental Care are available all day at Elizabeth Baptist Church (4124 Bassett Dairy Rd.). During the screening, appointments will be set for dental care during…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In early 2026, Emily Grosskopf became the new library director at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (JCPL). After about ten months of serving as director,…

Christian Petersen and Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 16, workplaces around the world will celebrate Boss’s Day. The holiday was initially started by Patricia Bays Haroski in 1958. She…

Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. Bo Campbell Rodeo Productions will bring the Old Glory 5 Professional Cowboy Association (PCA) Rodeo to Monticello Oct. 16-17 at 2729 West Washington St. The two-night…

Raker and Pitts crowned 2026 Miss and Teen Miss Jefferson County Cheltsie Holbrook ECB Publishing, Inc. The Miss Jefferson County Pageant and Baby to Junior Miss Jefferson County Pageant were held on…

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re interested in making a new friend or finding your new furry family member, you can come visit these dogs and many more at Wolf Creek…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (375 S. Water St.) has just announced some new activities. Enjoy Senior Cinema at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 (TODAY!)…

October 12 (Monday) The Jefferson County School Board has a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at 1490 W. Washington St. To attend via Microsoft Teams, use Meeting ID 229 905 633 064…