Category: Community News

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Sept. 18, there was a large crowd gathered at 262 Cherry Street to welcome a new downtown business. Emily Pepperman, the owner of Monticello Soap…

Metro Media Contributor Each component of a vehicle performs an important function that ensures the car runs safely and soundly. A working brake system is vital to vehicle safety, so any issues…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 19, the Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 held The Empty Chair Ceremony in association with National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is observed…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has launched a grant program as another way to support local entrepreneurs. Each quarter, two Chamber members with five or fewer…

Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS – Jefferson The UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County is once again rallying the community for its annual Peanut Butter Drive, a heartwarming initiative to fight hunger and support local families…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is celebrating the top placement of six FDC K9 teams at the Southeastern State Manhunt Field Trials, an event hosted by…

Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 5 recently raffled off a Henry lever action .22 rifle, and Robert Tonski held the winning ticket. Pictured, left to right, are, Junior Warden Ed Gifford, Pilar Tonski…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Don and Naomi Helle! The Helles, who have been married for 66 years, have been Monticello locals since 1979. Don was born in Minnesota to a…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Pickleball fans rejoice, because Monticello has a Pickle “Fall” Tournament coming up in just a few short weeks. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has announced plans…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner is coming up on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Monticello Opera House. The Annual…

“I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $20.” “I’m afraid to send my kids to…

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. At a recent Wednesday lunchtime meeting, Kiwanis Club members learned about the intricacies of coin and currency collecting, known as numismatics. Their guest speaker, Alex Hall, is…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jessica Gramling, who represents District 1 on the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, gave the featured presentation at the member luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber…

CareerSource Capital Region Contributor CareerSource Capital Region is proud to announce that Reenee Williams-Walter, the Rapid Response Coordinator for Jefferson and other counties in the region, was recognized recently as the statewide…

Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 Contributor For years, The American Legion supported a National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is now recognized annually on the third Friday of September. This commemoration…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jordan Rios! Rios is originally from Colquitt, Ga. She moved from Tallahassee to Jefferson County about two years ago to pursue a job opportunity with Jefferson…

Mary Madison Contributor The Girls of Royalty (GOR) board, supporters and members recently offered youth in the community a job readiness workshop. The event took place at the Jefferson Teen Centre and…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Applications for new Military Tribute Banners are due Wednesday, Oct. 15. See the form below. Rotary International of Monticello is again accepting applications for its Military Tribute…

Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Tuesday, Sept. 2, was an exciting day for several homeschoolers. At 10 a.m., they headed over to the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to learn about…