Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Local entrepreneur inspires others to dream big in small-town Monticello. For more than two decades, Monticello has been home for a young woman whose drive for connection…
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Wrapped in gratitude: why we give gifts at Christmas
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Holiday gifts carry more than ribbons and bows. As the holiday season unfolds, shoppers bustle through crowded stores and scroll endless online lists, searching for the perfect…
What does Monticello Market have to offer?
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. From mini cakes and firewood to custom woodwork and raw honey, vendors bring handcrafted wares to Saturday market downtown. The Monticello Market welcomed visitors with a lively…
Events for Dec. 2-5
DECEMBER 2 (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…
Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary provides haven for hundreds of felines in Jefferson County
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. What began as a simple act of compassion has blossomed into Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary, a thriving 15-acre sanctuary in Jefferson County where more than a hundred cats…
Monticello to host All-American Christmas Dec. 6
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Downtown Monticello will sprinkle with lights, music and holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 6, as the community gathers for the annual Christmas celebration: this year’s theme is…
Celestial events in December
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, December has some exciting celestial events in store, including the biggest meteor shower of the year. •…
How to reduce your risk of being in an auto accident
Metro Media Driving a car or truck is part of daily life for most people. Commutes to work or school, leisure trips or time spent behind the wheel as part of a…
Give the gift of home: The importance of pet adoption during the holidays
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Many families begin thinking about adding a new pet to their homes during the holidays. While Christmas is often filled with excitement, it’s also an important time…
Katrina Richardson earns place on Collette’s President’s List
Collette Travel Services Contributor Travels with Katrina announced today that owner and travel advisor Katrina Richardson has been named to Collette’s 2025–2026 President’s List, a distinction awarded to top-producing travel advisors across…
Supporting Monticello on Small Business Saturday: Why shopping small makes a big difference
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip…
Giving Tuesday is December 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Giving Tuesday (also called GivingTuesday) was created by 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation in 2012 as a response to rising commercialism and consumerism during…
Local groups spread some Thanksgiving generosity
ECB Publishing Staff Many local groups took the opportunity to share some generosity with the Jefferson County community around Thanksgiving. Several collections and giveaways for those in need were held to help…
Christmas Connection donations accepted starting Nov.30
Catholic Charities Contributor Catholic Charities’ Christmas Connection program has been fulfilling the wishes and basic needs of hundreds of families and individuals, with limited resources, from all religions, races and ethnic backgrounds…
JCHA-sponsored concert brings the sounds of Cartagena to Monticello
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The music of Camerata Heroica, a Colombian ensemble, filled the air at the Monticello Woman’s Club on the evening of Nov. 20. This free concert was sponsored…
Creative buzz builds at Granny Kat’s sewing bee
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc Granny Kat’s is reviving the tradition of the sewing bee with a monthly project night designed to bring neighbors together through creativity, conversation and community. Affectionately called…
Holiday show “Baubles, Sparkles and Tinsel” opens Nov. 29 at Jefferson Art Gallery
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery will open its holiday exhibition, “Baubles, Sparkles and Tinsel,” with a community reception on Saturday, Nov. 29. Visitors are invited to meet the artists…
Kidz Biz Day is Saturday, Nov. 29
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In conjunction with Small Business Saturday, the merchants of downtown Monticello are once again partnering with young entrepreneurs to offer post-Thanksgiving shoppers a very special, once-a-year opportunity….
KFRW honor Veterans at 4th Biennial American Valor Dinner
Keystone Federated Republican Women Contributor The 4th Biennial American Valor Dinner honored 47 local Veterans on Thursday, Nov. 6, with dinner and full program at the Monticello Opera House Perkins Hall. This…
Events for Nov. 21-24
NOVEMBER 21 (Friday) Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) opens at 7:15 a.m. and distributes until the food is gone. The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420…