Category: Community News

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Work on Monticello’s latest mural began Monday, Dec. 15. The wildlife mural, which was funded by a grant from T-Mobile, is the work of Jason Tetlack of…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc.    For many years, Mary Martha Santerfeit has worked with the written word. The former Postmaster in Lee, Fla. was also the Assistant Editor of the Mayo…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Animal Tales Holiday Edition welcomed 35 attendees on Saturday, Dec. 13, to the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, offering families a festive and educational encounter…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking for a new furry friend? The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center has plenty of animals who are eagerly awaiting their new home….

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc.   After a bittersweet finish in 2024, one Monticello native firefighter, Gene Henry (GH) Liford, returned to the Firefighter Challenge circuit this year with renewed drive, a…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking to add a little extra joy to your holiday season? Debbie Snapp of Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary is opening her doors to families ready to welcome a…

Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects that will help strengthen…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holiday season underway, many shoppers are searching for gifts that will be appreciated long after the wrapping paper is gone. Practical gifts often carry the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Jefferson Crochet Club had its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, they did something special for the community. Seven handmade, crocheted baby blankets with matching…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. On Nov. 22, vendors at the Monticello Market came together to honor Pam and Barry Kelly with a gift basket filled with market products, a gesture of…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Chamber of Commerce’s Student Leadership Academy, in partnership with the Monticello Kiwanis Club, completed construction of a wheelchair ramp on Monday, Nov. 24, at 2286 Lloyd…

Service of Remembrance Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. St. Margaret Catholic Church 1565 E. Washington St. For this free, community event, Big Bend Hospice offers a peaceful evening of reflection and the…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Millie and Tillie are a bonded pair of sibling cats seeking a permanent home together. The sisters are a bit shy and reserved when meeting new people,…

Story Submitted The Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections Office is proud to invite the community to a festive Winter Wonderland experience, transforming the office into a magical holiday destination filled with snow-inspired…

The Big Bend Hospice (BBH) Trees of Remembrance for Jefferson County are up through Dec. 20. Stop by Tupelo’s Bakery & Café  (220 W. Washington St.) or Renasant Bank (200 E. Washington…

DECEMBER 9 (Tuesday) A “Service of Remembrance” will take place at 6 p.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church (1565 E. Washington St.). For this free, community event, Big Bend Hospice offers a…

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…

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…

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…