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…
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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…
MY VIEW – Fall is in the air
I think I see it coming. Nature knows it. I think people are coming around to it. The signs are all around. The delicate teeny sulfur-colored butterflies are flitting around the Lantana…
Keeping your home safe and warm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The temperature is steadily dropping outside, and as these autumn winds arrive, brisk and chilly, many of us are shutting the windows and turning the heat up,…
Post 49 to offer firearm safety seminar
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49 invites the community to participate in its upcoming Firearm Safety Seminar. The informative session takes place this Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1065 S….
Garden Club circles meet Oct. 21
acLeonia Maresch Contributor The Magnolia Circle and Founders Circle of the Garden Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. at Gerry Hall, Christ Episcopal Church, located at 425 N….
Wildlife Center to offer “Bats, Beasts & Boos” weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center has a special Halloween event planned for Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27. During the “Bats, Beasts & Boos” weekend, visitors can enjoy…
JCHA to host annual Harvest Moon Hunt Dinner at historic house
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) is soon to host their annual Harvest Moon Hunt Dinner, an autumn event that has been a part of Jefferson County…
Local horse rescue seeks public assistance
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….
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,…