Category: Community News

Morgan Sweeney The Center Square  The federal government is relaxing Biden-era fuel economy standards that required most cars to have a fuel efficiency of nearly 50 mpg by 2031 in an effort to ease…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida College will be the site for an event targeted toward helping small businesses located in rural Florida. FloridaCommerce and the Florida Small Business Development Center…

JANUARY 6 (Tuesday) Lego Club meets at 4 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205‬. Shepherd’s Hands Free Health Clinic is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m….

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Sunrise, an orange tabby cat,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that over 10 million people are affected by domestic violence every year? According to Break the Cycle, nearly one in four women and two…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Ramsey Revell Wheeler! An alum of Aucilla Christian Academy, she was raised in Jefferson County, which she continues to call her home today. She grew up…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, January has some interesting celestial events in store. • On Jan. 1, Sirius will reach its highest…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. River, an affectionate bob-tailed kitten,…

Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people have odd superstitions when it comes to New Years’ celebrations. From avoiding certain foods and chores to throwing furniture out of the window, several cultures…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center cares for many animals who are eagerly awaiting their new home. Oreo, a tuxedo kitty with a…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. During a generally chilly and gray time of year, newly adopted furry friends from the Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center are helping brighten the homes of their…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has a new mural, located on the south side of the building on the northwest corner of U.S. 19 and Courthouse Circle. Funded by a grant…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Dillon Wynn! Wynn is a Jefferson County native who grew up on Morris Road. Just a couple of years ago, he returned from bustling life in…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club opened its doors to a vibrant mix of local entrepreneurs, civic leaders and community members on Wednesday, Nov. 12, for a dynamic women’s…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. For Treasa Towson, Jefferson County feels like home in more ways than one. After moving into her Monticello house in 2023, she says the fresh country air…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Most Jefferson County students are now out of school for winter break. With the kids enjoying a respite until they return to the classroom the second week…

Story Submitted American Book Fest has announced the winners and finalists of the 22nd Annual Best Book Awards (BBA), one of the world’s largest international book award programs for mainstream, indie and…

In 1897, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon, a coroner’s assistant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, was asked a question by his then eight-year-old daughter, Virginia, which many a parent has been asked before: whether…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, Dec. 13 was a busy day for the volunteers of FL Cares and Monticello’s American Legion Post 49. The groups collaborated to provide free repairs to…

DECEMBER 18 (Thursday) Second Harvest offers free food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon at 379 Bethpage Rd. in Wacissa (Bethpage M.B. Church). Story time with read-alouds, activities and crafts for preschoolers…