Category: Community News

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This summer, The Luckie Pearl boutique marked four years in business with a relocation and significant expansion. Owner Vicki McLuckie first opened her shop’s doors in Monticello…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Cassandra Woodson! Woodson was born and raised in Jefferson County. She lived in Tallahassee for some time in her adult years, but recently decided to move…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource Capital Region (CSCR) will be hosting a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Friday, Aug. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. Veterans are invited…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Exciting happenings are just over the Florida-Georgia border. In Boston, Ga., of Thomas County, Emmy-winning writer and director Dario M. Harris is working to tell the story…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. These startling statistics are compiled every five years by RAINN.org, also…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mold is a natural part of our outdoor environment. In nature, mold is a fungus that breaks down dead organic matter such as leaves and other plant…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Department of Health reminds everyone that the current rabies alert is still in effect. Citizens should be especially vigilant with the recent storm, which…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The iconic symbol of a bear wearing blue jeans, carrying a shovel and urging people to take care when using campfires is one of the oldest advertising…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. When an animal makes it into the newspaper, it is usually for one of a few reasons: The animal has performed in a spectacular way, whether by…

Open Hearts United Methodist, a mission church of Trinity United Methodist Church in Tallahassee, was formed upon the schism that occurred within the United Methodist Church in 2023. Early in its formation,…

                          Tiwanna Miller Life Enrichment Director at Brynwood The month of May was full of activities at Brynwood Health &…

Capital City Bank Contributor Capital City Bank has again been named to Florida Trend’s annual “Best Companies to Work For in Florida” list, ranking 19th in the “Large Companies” category and achieving…

Florida Health Care Association The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) honored Annierya Randall, volunteer for Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Monticello, with this year’s Youth Volunteer of the Year Award at…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Victoria Crowder! Crowder was born and raised in Jefferson County. She does not know exactly when or why her family arrived in the county, but she…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane season is in full swing, and although North Florida residents have so far been fortunate in regards to this year’s major storms, the season won’t be…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The benefits of learning a language are numerous. It is practical in many ways, as it opens up the possibility of communication with millions or even billions…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. “If it gets messy, eat it over the sink.” That’s what my husband often says when he’s leaning toward the kitchen faucet gripping a slippery, dripping mango….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Clint Eastwood fans and anyone looking for a moving movie night out close to home can enjoy a viewing of “Gran Torino” on Saturday, Aug. 10, at…

acLaura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Musicians are needed for the next production at the Monticello Opera House (MOH): the Tony Award winning musical Ain’t Misbehavin’. MOH and Essential Theatrical Associates are seeking…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Kalin Goble Mathis! Mathis is a relatively new resident of Monticello, as she moved here only about a year ago. She was originally from Valdosta, Ga.,…