Category: Community News

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Take a moment to think about it—when was the last time you saw one of those massive swarms of lovebugs that seem to fill the sky twice…

Metro Courtesy Modern cars have longer life expectancies than their predecessors. Consumer Reports indicates it’s not unheard of for modern vehicles to endure for 200,000 miles or more. For many, that equates…

The News Service of Florida Courtesy Average gasoline prices in Florida continue to fluctuate around the $3 mark as relatively low crude-oil prices offset anticipated increased demand from summer driving. Florida motorists…

Laura Young  ECB Publishing, Inc.  “The community really showed out,” said Monica Roberts after all was said and done at the Handley Benefit Barrel Race on Saturday, May 10.  Despite stormy weather…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  Jefferson County is home to an incredible amount of animals, and a great number of them have amazing owners that care for them with dignity, care and…

LSF Health Systems Contributor National Emergency Medical Services Week, held this year from Sunday, May 18 through Saturday, May 24, recognizes the heroic work of EMS professionals who serve on the frontlines…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  If everything is running the way that it should be, most citizens never have to think about the systems and facilities that run behind the scenes in…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Water’s importance as the stuff of life is certainly not a secret. For some in Jefferson County’s more rural communities, however, water can be challenging to access….

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  Most people don’t ponder about what happens to the water they use after it makes its way down the drain, but with every flush of the toilet,…

Photo courtesy of Renee Long The Jefferson County Commission and the Tourist Development Council recently recognized Sammy Gonzalez of The Social for being an excellent community partner and giving unwavering support to…

I read that Hooters is going out of business. No wonder. If you want to see scantily dressed women, there is no need to go to a business and pay. Simply turn…

Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc.  Safety 1st has recently recalled around 180,000 car seats due to a choking hazard. The recall states that, “…the headrest foam pad is not adequately secured for…

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…