Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 2012, Rainbow’s Edge Equine Transition Center has assisted with sheltering, rehabilitating and rehoming horses that have been seized by law enforcement from abuse and neglect cases….
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UF/IFAS Extension Service to host free family movie night
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Service will host a youth movie night on Saturday, Nov. 2, in connection with the local 4-H Club. Both 4-H members and…
Second Saturday returns to Monticello
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After a brief hiatus for the summer, Second Saturday festivities have begun once more, encouraging visitors and residents alike to come out and enjoy some beautiful evening…
Halloween Contest voting is underway
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At the start of September, Starling Musings launched a call for artists who were interested in entering their hand-made work into an art competition that would showcase…
Medicare open enrollment period now here
Chris Polzer Contributor Advantage Aging Solutions is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program has specifically-trained counselors to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and…
Senior center holds joyful re-opening
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Judging by the broad smiles, thoughtful nods, festive balloons and bountiful buffet at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) on Monday afternoon, Sept. 23, it was a…
Harvest Festival this Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Wacissa Christian Church will be hosting a Harvest Festival. There will be food, games, and prizes galore…
Local preacher embarks on mission in Ghana
Contributor Nathan Peeler, local preacher at the Monticello Church of Christ, embarked on a journey of the spiritual kind last summer—a mission to Ghana. Peeler has been a preacher at the Monticello…
Event Review: Monticello Ghost Tour
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has long enjoyed the title of “Most Haunted Small Town of the South,” and for good reason. Given the plethora of old buildings and historical relevance,…
It’s Peanut Butter Challenge time!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. October is the middle of peanut season in Florida, and that’s no better time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge. Each year the UF/IFAS Extension service joins…
Awards to recognize veteran friendly employers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource Capital Region, which now includes Jefferson County, has issued a call for nominations for its Veteran Friendly Employer Awards. To nominate an employer who demonstrates a…
Travel Orlando
Ahoy—dinner and a show! Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Orlando, Fla., offers countless opportunities during travel. An essential part of the travel experience is trying out local restaurants, but with so many…
Chamber’s Annual Dinner re-set for Oct. 24
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has set a cowboy theme for this year’s annual dinner. The “Boots, Bling and Bowties” event had to be rescheduled due…
Donate coats for flood victims by Oct. 11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Storm victims who have lost everything in North Carolina are facing cold weather soon. A local effort to provide coats for them is underway, and donations are…
Fire Prevention Week 2024 “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you”
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1922, the United States and Canada have recognized the week of Oct. 9 (specifically the Sunday through Saturday that encompasses Oct. 9 each year) as National…
Meet your neighbor: Hannah Gallups
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Hannah Gallups! Gallups was raised in Santa Rosa Beach, an unincorporated community near Destin. During her junior year of high school, her family moved to Milton,…
Bill Moon exhibit opens Oct. 12
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The October exhibit at Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) features the wood sculptures of Bill Moon, the founding president of JAG. The show, entitled “Bill Moon’s Love Affair…
Extension office Open House is Oct. 12
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension is holding an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. While not an official stop on the 2024 Farm…
The story of little Lamont
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello may be the seat and only town in Jefferson County, but it is certainly not the only place. Several unincorporated communities, such as Lloyd, Aucilla, Waukeenah…