Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Founders Circle of the Monticello Garden Club recently held their annual plant sale at the historic Wirick-Simmons House. The sale is a fundraiser for the club’s…
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Fluffy and Jack need a forever home
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Fluffy and Jack, two cats at the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), are in need of a new home. Fluffy, true to…
Gardening event planned to connect seniors and 4-H youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Senior citizens of Jefferson County are invited to “Rooted Together: Homegrown Connections,” a multigenerational gardening event on Wednesday, May 20, at the UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson office…
Photo Feature: VFW Post 251 honors Officer Christopher Lancaster
Photo Courtesy VFW Post 251 has honored Monticello Police Department K9 Officer Christopher Lancaster with a certificate of appreciation for his service as a law enforcement officer. Accepting the award and $50…
Library announces event plans for May
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has announced their events calendar for May, filled with exciting free activities for patrons of all ages. So, what’s on…
Photo Feature: VFW Post 251 presents 2025-26 Deputy Sheriff’s Public Servant of the Year
Photo Courtesy VFW Post 251 presented its 2025-26 Deputy Sheriff’s Public Servant of the Year at the organization’s recent Fish Fry. Pictured left to right are Past Post 251 Commander Ned Hill,…
Get summer road trip ready
Metro Media Road trips can present a perfect escape any time of the year, but they’re especially popular during the summer when people have time off from school and work. According to…
Women in Business Networking Luncheon set for May 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and the Monticello Woman’s Club invite local business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders to the next Women in Business Networking Luncheon, to…
Events for May 2-10
MAY 2 (Saturday) The Quincy-Monticello District Presiding Elder, Reverend Gregory V. Gay, Sr., will conduct the 3rd Quarterly Conference at 9 a.m. on Zoom. hosted by Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Church. The Pastor…
Watermelon Festival Pickleball Tournament is May 16-17
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Watermelon Festival includes multiple events ranging from a Pickleball Tournament in May to pageants in early June to two further weekends of food, fun and…
Big Bend Small Business Week 2026 is May 5-7
Story Submitted The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce its highly anticipated Big Bend Regional Small Business Week 2026, a free, multi-day event…
Wildlife Center gives seized parrots a safe home
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The animals who reside at the North Florida Wildlife Center in Lamont all have stories. As with us, there’s something to be said about how they came…
Check out the Summer Camp and VBS directory for 2026
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With summer vacation within sight now, be sure to take a look as some exciting summer camp opportunities in our area. Our 2026 Summer Camp & VBS…
Local ceremony marks Confederate Memorial Day
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A small group of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), Major Pickens Bird Camp 1327, gathered at the site of the confederate monument on the Jefferson County…
Altrusa donates suitcases to foster program
PHOTO FEATURE: The Monticello chapter of Altrusa International recently collected gently used suitcases and donated them to the Florida Department of Children and Families for use by those who reach age 18…
Events for April 25 – May 2
APRIL 25 (Saturday) A Second Harvest food sharing takes place at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) from 7 to 8 a.m. or until the food is gone. This is a…
VFW elects officers and presents law enforcement service awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 has elected officers for the 2026-27 year. Post officers include Commander Bernard Washington, Senior Vice Commander Eddie Gallon, Junior Vice Commander…
Candy Jones’ historic home is coming back on the market
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. One of Monticello’s historic homes, which has been the renovation passion project of Jennifer Luce and Inga Finch for the past two years, is soon to be…
Chamber holds golf cart giveaway to support local grants
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In recent years, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has been giving back to the community through their new small business grants. Right now, the Chamber is…
Celebrate your administrative professionals today
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Administrative professionals are the steady hands behind the scenes that keep organizations of every kind running smoothly. On Administrative Professionals Day, celebrated on April 22, their impact…