Cindy Roe Littlejohn Contributor The Jefferson County Historical Association recently received a grant from the Florida Humanities for their multi-year series “Who We Were,” cohosted by the Aucilla Research Institute. The series…
Category: Community News
It’s time to drop toys into JOY boxes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, this is a good time to consider those less fortunate in our community. One opportunity to be helpful to others is…
Mary and Sam Madison celebrate 60 years of marriage
Mary Madison Contributor Sam, Sr. and Mary Madison recognized 60 years of marriage on Nov. 5. The couple eloped to Valdosta, Ga., because Mary was underage (20) by Florida law. Sam was…
Jefferson Senior Citizens Center holds Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Laura Young, October 20, 2023 Under a gloriously blue sky on Oct. 20, clients, staff and guests of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center gathered to recognize Breast…
Ghoulish fun
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 26, the downtown area of Monticello was pumping with ghoulish energy, festive music and spirited costumes. The shops were open late, and many offered…
Congratulations GrannyKat’s winners!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In mid October, GrannyKat’s Bee Apiary and Learning Center hosted a unique creativity contest. The contest was held in coordination with this year’s Farm Tour, and the…
HOME IMPROVEMENT: De-Gunk your Gutters!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Fall brings with it the enchanting scent of pine needles and distant firewood, the first exhilarating chill of winter, and waves of dancing leaves that fall, crimson…
Tant kicks off 2024 campaign
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A diverse crowd packed The Porch on the Green last Wednesday, Oct. 25, to show their support for re-electing Rep. Allison Tant in 2024 to her seat…
Jefferson Arts Gallery Annual Art Festival
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson Arts Gallery hosted over a dozen local artists, who gathered on the front lawn of the gallery to set up tents…
Red Ribbon Week
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Leading students to success
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Early in life, we are all faced with a big decision—what path will we take? There are many different careers for us to choose from, and the…
Free health clinic on Nov. 7
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee 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…
Community flag football season underway!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s Flag Football Season in Jefferson County, and the local rec park is already hosting games! For those who may not know, flag football is a variant…
Community-wide yard sale Nov 11
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center will be hosting a community-wide yard sale, and all are welcome…
Business Summit scheduled
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce invites local individuals, businesses and entrepreneurs to attend a Business Summit on Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m….
Second Harvest speaks at Chamber about their role in disaster relief
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Oct. 3 luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Second Harvest of the Big Bend presented an update and look-ahead at things to come…
Fall festival fun this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, then you’re in luck! There is a Fall Festival taking place this Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2-5…
Bethel AME service to feature Women’s Missionary Society
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During a 5th Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. on Oct. 29, Bethel A.M.E. Church will feature its Women’s Missionary Society, under the direction of its president,…
Youth Explosion rally is Nov. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The public is invited to a Youth Explosion rally for empowering and informing youth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4. The free event…
Girls of Royalty holds coronation
Mary Madison Contributor The Girls of Royalty, Inc. (GOR), a mentoring organization, extends sincere appreciation to those who made the GOR first coronation a huge success on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the…
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