Category: Community News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…