Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the USDA, nearly 14 million, or one in five children in the United States experienced food insecurity in 2023. Not knowing where one’s next meal…
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Events for Nov. 11-13
NOVEMBER 11 (Tuesday) Otto M. Walker Post #49 (1065 S. Water St.)hosts a free Veterans Day Breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m., with meal, guest speaker and raffle drawings. The Woman’s Club meets…
Eight ways to honor veterans
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans…
Local hen adopts endangered crane chick and other avian news from the Wildlife Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When you’re caring for 75 birds representing 37 different species, there’s almost daily some exciting avian news to share. That’s the case for the North Florida Wildlife…
American Legion donates to Never Alone Foundation
When American Legion Post 49 hosted the Third District Bi-monthly Meeting on Oct. 4, a $2,000 donation was made by the district to Mary Reichardt, founder and president of the Never Alone…
Monticello Christmas vendor and parade applications are available now
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s festive holiday celebration for 2025 – an All-American Monticello Christmas – is set to take place downtown on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 8:30…
Coffee with a Vet is Nov. 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CowHaus Coffee Co. and American Legion Post 49 are joining forces to offer a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 9…
Help is available for Veterans
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have served in the military, life after service can carry its own set of unique challenges. Some of these challenges, such as post traumatic…
Free chamber concert to be held at Monticello Woman’s Club Nov. 20
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA), in partnership with Fundación Tocando Puertas para Abrir Futuros, a cultural exchange program that offers opportunities for musically-inclined youth, is sponsoring…
Fish Fry planned to support St. Phillip Community Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UPDATE Nov.10,2025: This event had to be cancelled. The St. Phillip Community Center plans to hold its annual Fall Fish Fry fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 15,…
“It’s time to move on”: Stewart’s Station says goodbye after 43 years
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Stewart’s Full Service Gas Station, a cornerstone of Monticello’s courthouse circle for 43 years, has closed its doors. As the last of its kind in the county,…
Second Harvest to host emergency food distribution on Thursday, Nov. 6
Second Harvest of the Big Bend Contributor Event Details: Date: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. (while supplies last) Location: Governor’s Square Mall 1500 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Due to the…
The Veterans Day Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and this year it falls on a Tuesday. Members of the Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 and its Auxiliary will…
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Sunny
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Sunny – a bright, energetic and joyful young dog who’s nearly two years old! Full of life and always ready for a game of fetch, Sunny…
Retired educators’ meeting date change announced
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Retired Educators have announced a change in their meeting date for November, from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18. “We appreciate the service of our…
Why it’s important to wash your car
Metro Media The first things to come to mind when many people ponder vehicle maintenance are oil changes and routine tune-ups. Though each of those things are vital components of automotive maintenance,…
Events for Nov. 4-6
NOVEMBER 4 (Tuesday) The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has its monthly member luncheon at noon at First Methodist Church Family Ministry Center (325 W. Walnut St.) in Monticello. Nicholas Pellito, a…
Celestial events in November
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, November has some interesting astronomical events coming up. • Through early November are the peaks of the…
Wildlife meets Halloween magic at North Florida Wildlife Center’s “Bats, Beasts, & Boos” event
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Laughter, rustling leaves and the calls of exotic animals filled the air at the North Florida Wildlife Center’s “Bats, Beasts and Boos” celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25….
Creepy critters captivate crowd at library’s Animal Tales event
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. A roomful of curious children and intrigued adults gathered at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 25, for an “edzoocational” experience that blended…