Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members and guests of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce packed the downstairs Perkins Hall of the Monticello Opera House on Thursday evening, Oct. 24, to mark…
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Looking for an alternative to NaNoWriMo this year?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. While November has always been a special time for aspiring novelists, some recent controversy with the organization National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has writers across the nation…
Big Bend Hospice resets field office open house for Nov. 14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The community is invited to an Open House for the Monticello field office of Big Bend Hospice. The much-anticipated event has been rescheduled to take place on…
Experts to speak during Pasture Walk & Talk
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson County is offering one of its Pasture Walk & Talk programs on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4 p.m. to sundown at 5375 E….
Meet Your Neighbor – Jessie McCormick
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jessie McCormick! McCormick was born and raised near Bainbridge, Ga., specifically in the Veda community. She graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2008 and pursued her…
Library to host free technology classes
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you just get a new Android phone, and you’re having trouble navigating its features? Are you wanting to join friends and family on social media, but…
Healthy Start coalitions support one another with baby-care donations
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Help with recovery efforts following hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton continues to arrive in our area from near and far. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Healthy Start…
Donate nutrition shakes through Dec. 2
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has just begun to collect donations of nutrition shakes to support their patients. They are seeking nutrition drinks such as Ensure brand in…
Keeping your pets safe this Halloween
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With all of the fun festivities and hullabaloo of Halloween, it can be easy to overlook potential risks that may be ever-more prevalent for your pets at…
A ‘buy one, get one deal’ – Stephen and Stan Monroe
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have spent much time in Jefferson County, it can be easy, at times, to feel like you’re seeing doubles, as Jefferson County is home…
Calling all business-minded kids!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People with a knack for making a buck often show this quality at an early age. Whether they run a lemonade stand, hold their own bake sale,…
Madison County Cattlemen and Big Bend Cattlewomen to hold meeting
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Nov. 21, there will be a joint meeting of the Madison County Cattlemen and the Big Bend Cattlewomen at the Madison County Extension Office, located…
Free health clinic on Nov. 5
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…
Trunks wanted for local Trunk or Treat event
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Head Start is hosting their first Trunk or Treat event, and they are looking for interested parties to join in the fun! To participate, contact…
Benefit concert to support Hurricane victims this Saturday
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. A Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert will be held at Southward Preserve, located at 20947 136th St., in Live Oak, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. until…
Bringing JOY to Jefferson County Youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members of JOY (Jefferson Outreach for Youth) are gearing up for their 15th annual toy drive to provide Christmas gifts for local youngsters. This is the time…
How to plan a football road trip
MetroMedia The popularity of football is undeniable. Football fans anxiously await the return of the sport each fall. The season’s opening kickoff stokes the passion of fans of scholastic, college and professional…
Know the law before you burn debris
To obtain a burn authorization, call (850) 681-5951 Jimmy McQuigg, Forester Florida Forest Service Jefferson and Leon Counties Florida residents should be aware that escaped debris burning is the leading cause of…
Rose Society to hold annual show
Tallahassee Area Rose Society Contributor The Tallahassee Area Rose Society presents “Rose Queen for Halloween” at their annual rose show on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, featuring many varieties of roses, rose…
JCHA celebrates another year of the Harvest Hunt Dinner
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) enjoyed the long-held annual tradition of the Harvest Hunt Dinner. The autumn dinner, usually held in October…