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…
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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…
Monticello’s “Ghouls Night Out”: Where costumes, crafts and community meet
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Downtown Monticello transformed into a festive Halloween scene on Oct. 23 during “Ghoul’s Night Out,” an evening of late-night shopping, treats and spooky fun for the whole…
JCHA holds their annual Harvest Hunt Dinner
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Oct. 18 had a fine evening in store for those attending Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA)’s Harvest Hunt Dinner, one of the association’s most anticipated annual fundraiser…
Events for Oct. 30-31
OCTOBER 30 (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…
Chamber and Woman’s Club team up to offer Women in Business luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Monticello Woman’s Club to launch a new networking opportunity for local business owners who are women….
JOY seeks toy donations for local youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Updated: Nov. 7, 2025 Members of JOY (Jefferson Outreach for Youth) are gearing up for their 16th annual toy drive to provide Christmas gifts for local youngsters….