Category: Community News

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…

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…