Category: Community News

Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee 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…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Outreach for Youth (JOY) reports that their 13th year of “Spreading Christmas Cheer” was a big success in serving families in Jefferson County. The organization’s treasurer,…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The British fantasy-comedy Blithe Spirit is on stage at the Monticello Opera House for one final weekend, Feb. 3 and 4. The story, like most comedies, explores…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Red light radiates from a heat lamp throughout the newest residence at the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC). It’s keeping the temperatures at a toasty 80-plus degrees,…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello First Church of the Nazarene, located at 1590 N. Jefferson St., has announced that it will regretfully be closing its Community Resource Center. The Center,…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Jan. 20, in observance of Florida Arbor Day, city officials and staff, as well as volunteers from the local community came together to plant eight beautiful…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Animal lovers in the Monticello community got some heart-breaking news on Jan. 2 of this year. Beloved veterinarian, Dr. Carrie Lee B. Baxley of Animal Medical Clinic,…

Ollie Nimmons King Contributor Hello readers and fellow comrades: On Jan. 24, 2023, if it is the Lord’s will, Aldolphus B. King, Sr., a wounded Vietnam veteran, will be 80 years old….

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, just before the New Year holiday, individuals wishing to bring honor and remembrance to military veterans participate in Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America (WAA)…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello has an exciting project planned to observe Florida Arbor Day in 2023. A public fruit orchard is being planted on a parcel of…

Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up at your…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On the cool, Saturday morning of Dec. 10, individuals of all ages lined up in their most festive running outfits for the first Monticello News Jingle Run!…

Mary Madison Contributor Far too often in our busy lives and schedules, we fail to show awareness to many essential workers who perform duties that have enriched the lives of those they…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This weekend, the United Force of Jefferson County will be holding their Second Annual Free Coat Giveaway, and it’s not too late to donate to this great…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Dec. 29, associates of Capital City Bank hosted a farewell party in honor of Geri Ann Driggers, who is retiring after a long and enjoyable…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Wednesday, Dec. 21, marked the official start of winter, and it took no time at all for the temperature to plummet, dropping well into the low thirties…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) donated lap blankets to 126 residents of nursing care centers in Jefferson County. Local resiacdent Tanya Bryant Smith,…