Category: Community News

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  There are currently 10 sites in Jefferson County where a resident may bring their refuse to be discarded. At this time, the Solid Waste Office recycles only…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc.  Strong spring storms can be a reason for despair or delight for many homeowners. While the rain can be a relief for many gardens, thunder, lightning and…

As most people know, Dr. Jim Sledge has just passed away, which is very sad. But I would like to tell you about some very fun times my family and I had…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Meet Lily Hall! Lily Hall was born in Sarasota, Fla. As a young child, her family moved to Havana, then Tallahassee, where she spent much of her…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  On Friday, May 9, the manager of Tractor Supply in Monticello met with representatives of Rainbow’s Edge to present a donation to the horse rescue on behalf…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  No one in their right mind would willingly give private or personal information to someone they knew wanted to harm them, but many citizens may not realize…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 6, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce launched the first event for their new Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) Group. This mixer was held at…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource Capital Region has announced they will be holding a hiring fair for Jefferson County employers on Tuesday, July 22. The hiring fair will be held from…

Warden Warden T. Mills Assistant Wardens S. Ponder, Assistant Warden of Programs J. Robinson, Assistant  Warden of Operations Colonel Colonel T. Noles Major Major L. Wilson Captains Captain T. Bailey Captain T….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The baby boom happening this spring at the North Florida Wildlife Center is making the upcoming Mother’s Day an occasion for special celebration, not only for the…

Metro Media Mother’s Day is celebrated each May and marks a perfect opportunity to show Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years,…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  The day before the infamous “Florida snow storm,” four dogs were discovered chained up outside with no shelter to protect them from the looming inclement weather. These…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc.  When Mo and Donna Skelton retired from their U. S. Postal Service jobs in Missouri and moved to Monticello, Fla., in 2004, they opened a store called…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  On Sunday, April 27, a garden party was hosted at the home of Jack and Barbara Carswell as a partnership effort between the Jefferson County Historical Association…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club offered a special luncheon on Wednesday, April 23, which was National Administrative Professionals’ Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day. The…

Metro  Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they’re loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don’t want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  Over 13 percent of American households suffer from food insecurity. That makes up around 18 million people who struggle with access to food or who do not…

Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc.  April is Take Down Tobacco Month, which aims to wage war against smoking. Anti-smoking campaigns have dominated the airwaves and communities over the last decade, which have…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Meet Ivy Shivers! Shivers was born and raised in Tallahassee. She moved to Jefferson County 25 years ago to “get away from the hustle and bustle, the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Take a quick tour of your yard and you’ll surely see a few spots that would come to life, literally, with a lush new shrub or bright…