Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce resumes its monthly member luncheons on Tuesday, Aug. 5. This month’s program will feature a presentation by Dr. Amy Neal, associate…
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Free health clinic on Aug 5
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Food pantry distribution sites in Jefferson County
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. We are called to feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty, even to our enemies. Many in Jefferson County heed the call and make food…
Ending the silence on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the unique challenges mental health plays on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. According…
How to navigate a challenging real estate market
Metro Media Real estate has long been touted as a worthy long-term investment. With that conventional wisdom in mind, young adults often make buying a home one of their first big-ticket purchases….
How to boost home value before selling
Metro Media People considering buying or selling a home are facing a unique market. The real estate market has been in flux for several years, and high interest rates have made it…
County manager survives termination vote
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County Manager Shannon Metty last week narrowly survived a 3-2 vote by the Jefferson County Commission to terminate her position without cause. The development was the latest…
County gets small portion of $1.3M it sought for courthouse restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For the second time in as many years, Jefferson County failed to get the $1.3 million that it was seeking from the Florida Legislature for the repair…
VFW is one step closer with transfer of school property
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been a long time coming, and it’s not fully completed yet, but Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251 is one giant step closer to owning…
AI Generated voices used to bilk money
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Don’t trust your ears. Remember, when someone is calling on the phone, you don’t really know who it is. A woman in the Tampa area was recently…
Any day is a great day to engage with elders at Brynwood
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The older members of our community contain within themselves an incredible history of their personal growth, caring relationships and cultural experiences during their era in our society….
You could be missing out on senior discounts
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. We all know that many businesses provide discounted prices for children and students. We may forget, however, that they also offer discounts for seniors, which usually begin…
Donating blood is a Win-Win situation
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever considered donating blood? It is generally well known that giving blood is helpful to the recipients. In fact, it may even be life saving,…
How to help “stuff the bus” on August 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s back-to-school season, the tax holiday is in session through the entire month of August, and many students already have their minds on the year of learning…
School supply giveaway to include water slide fun
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Macedonia Church has announced a School Supply Give Away event on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11:30 until 1:30 p.m. The church invites families with school-age children to…
Hungry for a Win!
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Tigers Coach Eric Bright, Jr. is reaching out to the community to help keep our Jefferson Tigers hydrated and fed while they practice and play this year….
New animal protection laws go into effect
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Two new laws targeting both animal abandonment during emergencies and aggravated animal cruelty were recently signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida Senate Bill 150, known…
Charlie Reichert turns 100!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. World War II Navy Veteran Charlie Reichert celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday evening, July 11, 2025, with family and friends gathering to surprise him with a…
Flesh eating bacteria in Florida waters
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Don’t swim at the beach with open cuts, and don’t eat raw oysters! Four people have died and at least seven others have been infected by Vibrio…
Ken Faircloth made bequests to American Legion and Masons
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The late Kenneth Thomas Faircloth (1945-2025) made bequests to two Monticello organizations where he was an active member. The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 and…