Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A big component of the UF/IFAS Extension service to Jefferson County is engaging local youth ages five to 18 in 4-H clubs and programs. 4-H is America’s…
Category: Community News
Chamber luncheon includes overview of membership benefits
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its first member luncheon of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 7, catered by Carlito’s Way. Speakers included the Chamber’s own Executive…
How to reset your home for the New Year
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The holidays are over, the new year has come, and life has begun to get back into its usual rhythms. With the fresh start that 2025 brings,…
Making a jolly holiday at Brynwood
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During December, many volunteers supported the staff at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center to make the holidays jolly for residents. “The community and local organizations came with…
Meet your neighbor – Mona Lewis
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Mona Lewis! Lewis was born in Massillon, Ohio, and raised in the Fort Myers area. She decided to move to North Florida after visiting her brother,…
Read Local – Support Local Support community journalism
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital…
Organ donation: how it works
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There is a staggering amount of people in the United States who are waiting for a life-changing donation to be made. Unlike seasonal gift drives and food…
Local wildlife center now has rare tamarin monkeys
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With a high-pitched chirp, a cotton-topped tamarin monkey takes a chunk of grape with his gray-furred claw, sucks down the juicy sweetness and makes eyes for another…
Meet Your Neighbor – Amanda Cable Floyd
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Amanda Cable Floyd! Floyd was born in the Daytona Beach area. Her family later moved to Tallahassee, where she was educated and spent most of her…
A walk through the history of the Woman’s Club
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Woman’s Clubs, also called Women’s Clubs, have played a pivotal role in communities throughout history. Through the clubs, women can meet and advocate for their communities in…
Starling Musings announces February Art Contest
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last October, the Starling Musings Art Gallery extended a call for local artists who were interested in participating in a spooky-themed art competition, with a special cash…
Post 49 sends care packages to Guam
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 mailed 12 care packages during the Christmas holidays from Monticello to Guam, where a member of their post, Air…
Car Show proceeds presented to Lions Club
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello CarQuest Customer Appreciation Day and Car Show on Nov. 2, 2024, drew entries for 80 vehicles. A steady crowd came out on the sunny fall…
What a year to watch the sky
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last year was full of significant astronomical events, and for those who enjoyed looking skyward in 2024, there will be plenty to enjoy in 2025. One of…
Westward Road to give free concert Jan. 5
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Christian music group Westward Road is making a local stop on its City of Light Tour, bringing its unique blend of gospel and modern worship music…
Free health clinic on Jan. 7
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby 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…
Top Shelf Band to play at MOH on New Year’s Eve
Leonia Maresch Contributor With a simple post on Facebook in the year 2016, seven musicians got together and formed the number one band in Tallahassee – Top Shelf Band. Since then, six…
CERT needs volunteers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone looking for new ways to give back to our community in the new year might consider becoming a CERT volunteer for Jefferson County. CERT stands for…
Socializing your dog
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every pet owner wants a well-socialized pet. No one wants Fido to jump all over guests who come to the house, pull incessantly on his leash, or…
Ponderings…Will you be eaten by the Yule Cat?
The Winter Solstice has officially come and gone. I’ve rambled about the significance of this time in the past, but for those who don’t know, the word “solstice” is derived from two…
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