Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As we settle into spring, Jefferson County’s 75th annual Watermelon Festival is only a few short months away. This year’s festival theme will be “Stars, Slices &…
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Jefferson DOH offers screenings and resources Feb. 23
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. February is American Heart Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) is offering resources and free screenings to help you keep a healthy…
Events for February 20-27
FEBRUARY 20 (Friday) A Second Harvest Mobile Food Distribution takes place at Greater Fellowship M. B. Church (690 Cypress St.) from 9 a.m. until food is gone. The Rotary Club meets at…
City manager updates Chamber on local government activities
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Monticello City Manager Kurt Mackiewicz as the guest speaker for its monthly member luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The chamber’s…
2026 Florida Run for the Fallen
Florida Run for the Fallen came through Jefferson County on Friday, Feb. 6, stopping at each mile marker to honor military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty since…
Post 49 invites all to a free pancake breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post #49 will be offering a free All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. In addition to pancakes, the menu…
Monticello Young Professionals to meet Feb. 19
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) mixers are networking opportunities sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. These events are planned every two or three months as a…
Tips for a safe and fun spring break road trip
Metro Media Arriving months after the holiday season and right around the end of winter, spring break comes at the perfect time for families and students. A winter spent largely indoors can…
Reasons to spay/neuter your pet
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As Spay and Neuter Awareness month is observed across the nation in February, local animal shelters, rescue organizations and veterinarians highlight their messages to residents about doing…
Events for February 16-20
FEBRUARY 16 (Monday) The Magnolia Garden Circle meets at 11 a.m. for lunch and an educational program. All are welcome to attend. For information about this month’s meeting place, call Leonia Maresch…
JCHA holds their 2026 annual meeting
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) welcomed members and local history enthusiasts to their annual meeting at 6 p.m. This event serves as…
Monticello Opera House elects new board members
Story Submitted At its meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, Chairman David Ward welcomed those recently elected to join the Monticello Opera House Board of Directors. Brian Bachman, Corin Bachman, David Baucum, Jason…
Events for Feb. 10-13
FEBRUARY 10 (Tuesday) All Democrats in Jefferson County are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library…
Triple R Horse Rescue saddles up for its annual fundraiser: “Have a Heart for Horses”
Story Submitted The Big Bend region’s premier horse-rescue organization will hold its annual fundraiser and gala on Feb. 28, celebrating the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of more than 550 horses, donkeys and…
KFRW donate to local veteran groups
Story Submitted The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) club is dedicated to conservative values, which also encompasses honoring and supporting our veterans. On Nov. 6, 2025, KFRW held their 4th Biennial American…
Library to begin holding weekly Senior Bingo
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For seniors in search of a new way to spend their day, the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has a new weekly event planned. Bingo for…
Library welcomes Emily Grosskopf as new director
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, Emily Grosskopf has stepped into the role of library director, following the departure of the former director, Natalie Binder….
Did You Know? Valentine’s Flowers Edition
Mandy Self Bloom Birdie Florals Locally Owned and Operated, Monticello, Fla. Roses are some of the thirstiest Valentine’s blooms. A fresh bouquet can drink nearly half its vase water in the first…
Lock it or lose it: Tips on how to avoid car robbery
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. There is no way to predict when a crime will be committed. What’s worse is that there is also no way to predict with 100 percent certainty…
Events for Feb. 3-8
AA Meeting Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Lloyd Woman’s Club (9109 Old Lloyd Rd.). Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m at the Christ Episcopal Church…