Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The second annual Lions Club Car Show, hosted by the Jefferson County Lions Club, was quite the success with 68 entrants proudly showing off their hot rods,…
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Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade to be held on Nov. 11
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto Walker Post 49 will host its annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. for breakfast and 11…
The peanut butter challenge begins again!
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of the year again! You may have spotted the cardboard donation boxes around town, as several locations have been designated as official collection sites…
The great scarecrow takeover: over 40 scarecrows fill downtown Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. You find them hanging out in front of local businesses, decorating the roadside and standing guard near the Monticello Police Department – each with its own different,…
Breast Cancer Awareness
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although it is a good time for women everywhere to become aware of this potentially devastating disease, men should…
Wear purple, be a voice: take a stance against domestic violence this month
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Do you know what domestic violence looks like? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the crime is considered to be a willful act of physical…
Pillow Pals, making pillows for breast cancer patients
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Pillow Pals is a local group of ladies who create handmade pillows, with colorful cases, for cancer patients and survivors. The ladies meet at 9 a.m. on…
Halloween tricks and Halloween treats
It is now October, and the time for planning Halloween costumes, decorating our homes in spirited designs and celebrating a night of mischief, magic and spooks is upon us. The communities of…
A ghostly undertaking at the public library
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Kids in costume crowded around a table in the community room at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 5, while “mad scientist”…
Driving Miss Daisy
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. An iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions worldwide. Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the…
North Florida College representatives speak to Chamber members
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Judy Lundell, director of the North Florida College Foundation (NFCF), was a guest speaker for the October meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. She was…
Hundreds of people attend Old Stories and New Discoveries Conference
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Old Stories and New Discoveries Conference, held at the Monticello Opera House on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5, was very well attended. The conference…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Story Courtesy of Nan Baughman Domestic Violence isn’t concentrated to any specific age, race or gender. It can happen to anyone. One in four women and one in seven men will be…
National Fire Prevention Week
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. National Fire Prevention Week is observed annually in the United States and Canada, during the week (from Sunday to Saturday) in which October 9 falls. In the…
“Behind the Badge” musical fundraising event set for Oct. 5
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Sheriff Hobbs “Behind the Badge” Foundation, operating under the umbrella of The Holistic Plan of Care, Inc (501(c)3, has scheduled an upcoming musical fundraising event. This…
Chamber Loving the Local Life
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Dinner, Silent Auction and Election of Officers” gala on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Monticello Opera House. The…
Wild at heart: A Wyoming mustang finds a home in Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When Apache, a two-year-old sorrel pinto, climbed off the trailer and set hoof in Monticello, he was wild. This mustang hailed from Green Mountain, Wyo., and had…
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be Sept. 24
Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Wacissa…
Support local causes, attend fish fry fundraisers this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Waukeenah United Methodist Church On Friday, Sept. 20, the church body at Waukeenah United Methodist Church will hold their annual Mullet Fish Fry fundraiser. The church will…
Two new businesses are welcomed into Monticello
Tea parlor and pediatric center host ribbon-cutting ceremonies Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Two new businesses have joined the network of professional commerce that keeps the City of Monticello a thriving place…