Category: Community News

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On the weekend of April 12-13, the State of Florida collectively participated in a coast-to-coast sale event, known as Flea Across Florida. Despite the name, the event…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is a well-known fact that many businesses provide discounted prices for children and students. We may forget, however, that they also offer discounts for seniors, which…

Mary Madison Contributor Communication is the essence of life. It’s the key that moves every portion of our existence. Most important, effective communication is a beautiful lifetime gift that keeps on giving…

Leonia Maresch Contributor The Garden Club of Monticello will hold its annual meeting on Monday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church Hall, located at 425 N. Cherry St….

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. After Al Reszel’s wife Terry was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, he decided he wanted to do something tangible to help. The avid bicyclist decided to…

ASSE International Contributor ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host high school exchange students aged 15 to 18 from…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In recent years, ARI has been making special effort to provide quality educational experiences to the youth of Jefferson County and neighboring counties. One of their means…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On the evening of Monday, March 25, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) held their annual meeting for 2024 at the Monticello Woman’s Club. The meeting was…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At the end of a narrow, winding dirt road in the quiet community of Lamont, Fla., lies the studio of a man whose intricate skill and steady…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2019 pandemic changed the way a lot of people thought about the world around them, particularly in regards to the supply chain that gets our fresh…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local military veterans were treated to free coffee and good conversation with employment specialists at the recent Coffee with a Veteran in Monticello, an event offered by…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jessica Burns! Burns has lived in Monticello for nearly ten years. She was originally born and raised in Texas, in the Dallas area, near a town…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) made many bounds in their educational efforts last year, and they plan to continue throughout 2024. ARI is an organization dedicated to…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you an avid golfer? Are you looking for an adventure? If so, you may be interested to know an annual golf tournament will be coming up…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The unusual sight of a giant, inflatable colon drew much attention on Thursday, March 28, and marked the presence of a massive community health fair that took…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Dirty Pecan biking event raises money annually to support 4-H programs in Jefferson County. This year’s ride on March 2 brought in $20,000, and the money…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During their regular meeting on Thursday, March 14, the Madison Kiwanis Club had a program on a career exploration program offered by CareerSource North Florida. This program…