Category: Community News

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s the perfect time of year to harbor a giving heart, as local charities, food drives and donation bins are hard at work collecting and distributing items,…

Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Christmas is less than two weeks away and everyone is busy buying and wrapping presents in preparation for the holidays. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year’s Monticello Christmas celebration was a holiday delight for locals and visitors alike. For the first time in seven years of Monticello Christmas history, the event…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The time for chilly evenings and gift-giving is upon us, and as my Yuletide merriment becomes steadily more organized, I find myself to be increasingly reflective of how…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jazzy music filled the air of the activity room at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center on Monday afternoon, Nov. 25, when residents gathered for a bountiful Thanksgiving…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Trail to Oregon is a show for adults who have lived deeply enough to know how it feels to make idiotic decisions (and pay for them),…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The changing of the seasons brings with it the enchanting scent of pine needles and distant firewood, the first exhilarating chill of winter, and waves of dancing…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Dustin Rivest! Rivest was born and raised in Tallahassee and currently lives near the Chaires community. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, where his…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello’s new field office for Big Bend Hospice is holding a Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at 615 N. Jefferson St. The…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that reading is important, and having access to books helps us improve our literacy; it helps us expand our vocabularies and enables us…

In the recent election, security of our southern border with Mexico was a huge concern to voters. Trump brought the issue up at every rally, interview and press conference. Next to the…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Bright and early on Monday, Nov. 25, hardworking individuals from three local organizations met at the home of the Leonard family to build a new ramp connected…

Debbie Snapp Contributor SnappHappy Cat Sanctuary will hold an adoption event and yardsale fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Monticello News, in the parking area. This event will be held from…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Thanksgiving Day has passed, Black Friday is in full swing, but it isn’t time to slow that shopping frenzy just yet. Since 2010, shoppers have been encouraged…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A joyful crowd gathered on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, to officially open the new Monticello field office for Big Bend Hospice (BBH). The event brought together BBH…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The day that follows the Thanksgiving holiday, commonly known as Black Friday, is famous for being one of the prime time shopping days of the entire year…

The day following Thanksgiving—commonly referred to as Black Friday—has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States. National chain stores traditionally offer limited money-saving specials on…

Juanice Hughes Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council Big Bend Hospice is currently seeking donations of nutrition shakes, such as Ensure vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavors for its local patients. These shakes are…