Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone who needs diapers and baby wipes can get them for free on four upcoming Wednesday nights: March 26, April 2, April 9 and April 16. The…
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VFW honors JCSO correctional officer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recently honored Sgt. Courtney Boone of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office as its Law Enforcement/ Correctional Officer of the Year for…
Tips to help seniors travel safely
Metro Media Travel was once a key component of the picture working professionals created of their ideal retirements. While the COVID-19 pandemic put many retirement travel plans on hold in recent years,…
Wellness Expo coming soon
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 27, the Jefferson County Health Department will be hosting a Wellness Expo. This event will be open to the public and will be located…
All aboard the Brain Bus!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, March 18, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) will be visited by the Brain Bus, a statewide mobile outreach program of the Alzheimer’s Association. The…
Chamber launches Monticello Young Professionals group
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 6, the Monticello Chamber of Commerce held the first of what is expected to be many networking mixers through their newly launched Monticello Young…
Time to put out your feeders, Hummingbird migration has begun!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is likely one of the most recognizable species of hummingbird, thanks to their striking iridescent green bodies, framed by a white belly and beautiful…
Look before you lop!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With the start of spring in full swing, and the last, lingering threat of winter’s frost a steadily fading memory, gardeners everywhere are taking to the sunshine…
Rotary launches project to honor personal heroes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A couple of years ago the Monticello Chapter of Rotary International began a tribute banner project to recognize military personnel with connections to Jefferson County. Now the…
4-H helps keep Jefferson County beautiful
Justice Barrington UF/ IFAS Extension – Jefferson 4-H is committed to enhancing the beauty of Jefferson County! One of the core values of our Teen Council is community service, and we are…
Two lemur sisters join Wildlife Center’s breeding program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa lies Madagascar, the fourth largest island nation in the world. Because of its isolated location, many animals…
Second Saturday fun lasts morning to night on March 8
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than a dozen businesses in downtown Monticello are participating in a St. Patrick’s Day themed Second Saturday on March 8, with fun for the whole family….
Today is Employee Appreciation Day
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Today, Friday, March 7, is National Employee Appreciation Day. It is a day set aside to show appreciation for all the members of a business or organization…
Senior center welcomed AmeriCorps volunteers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Senior Citizens Center recently welcomed support from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. On Feb. 17 and 24, a group of 14…
Register for caregiver conference by March 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice is hosting a one-day conference called “Caregiving with Heart” on Saturday, March 22. In partnership with ACTS 2 and the Alzheimer’s Project, the event…
Chamber to hold mixer for young professionals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an informal mixer for Monticello Young Professionals. The first of what is expected to be a quarterly event will…
Mosaic exhibit to open at JAG this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This month’s exhibit at Jefferson Arts Gallery features the polymer clay mosaic paintings created at Debortina Studio. The show, entitled “Flora, Fauna and Friends,” opens on Saturday,…
JCS celebrates National FFA Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. As of August…
At a loss for words: Western style
It seems there are more than enough idioms to cover all walks of life and time periods. This time, join me on a journey into the Old West to recall some elderly…
CareerSource updates chamber on services for employers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The February luncheon for members of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce featured Lacy “LJ” McMullen, Jr., an account representative with CareerSource Capital Region. In addition to…