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…
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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…
Backpack Buddies come through for Christmas
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Thanksgiving, the Backpack Buddies of Jefferson County delivered gifts, blankets, food and turkeys for the children and families in their program. This Christmas, the spirit of…
American Legion reflects on active year at Christmas party
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 celebrated Christmas together with a potluck dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Members and guests shared a bountiful feast, and…
Home by the holidays
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Animals in the rescue system live a life of uncertainty. There is no guarantee that they will ever enjoy the comforts of their very own home, or…
Protecting your pipes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With the temperamental weather fluctuations that often come with living in Florida, many homeowners may face the concern of having pipe damage, and this can become an…
Girls of Royalty celebrates two years of mentoring
Mary Madison Contributor On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, approximately 80 officers, members, supporters and guests of Girls of Royalty, Inc. (GOR) gathered at the Eagle’s Nest on Water Street to celebrate GOR’s…
The Health Dept. will take your blood!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Tired of driving to another town to have blood drawn for medical tests? Now this service is being offered locally by the Florida Department of Health –…
Holly Jolly Holidays in Monticello
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who went for a stroll downtown on Saturday, Dec. 14, Monticello may have appeared to be something out of a holiday card; with glowing lights,…
Ponderings…To Mr. McMichael, with respect
This reply is in reference to a letter I received from a Mr. David McMichael in regards to my column about the recent election. Thank you for writing about your perspective, as…
At a loss for words – “Jalopy” has made it to the junkyard
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. As a teenager, I was proud of the various jalopies that miraculously got me to and from school. A jalopy was a wonderful sight for the parents…
Future Leaders start their days with the Monticello News
Photo Courtesy of Erin Greene Quite possibly our youngest reader, little Jackson Greene is seen pictured at a local coffee shop reading a copy of The Monticello News, proving that you don’t…
Backpack Buddies combat food insecurity
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 2016, the Backpack Buddies of Jefferson County have made it their mission to help provide food-insecure children in our county with nutritious food and words of…