Category: Community News

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Dustin Rivest! Rivest was born and raised in Tallahassee and currently lives near the Chaires community. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, where his…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello’s new field office for Big Bend Hospice is holding a Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at 615 N. Jefferson St. The…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that reading is important, and having access to books helps us improve our literacy; it helps us expand our vocabularies and enables us…

In the recent election, security of our southern border with Mexico was a huge concern to voters. Trump brought the issue up at every rally, interview and press conference. Next to the…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Bright and early on Monday, Nov. 25, hardworking individuals from three local organizations met at the home of the Leonard family to build a new ramp connected…

Debbie Snapp Contributor SnappHappy Cat Sanctuary will hold an adoption event and yardsale fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Monticello News, in the parking area. This event will be held from…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Thanksgiving Day has passed, Black Friday is in full swing, but it isn’t time to slow that shopping frenzy just yet. Since 2010, shoppers have been encouraged…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A joyful crowd gathered on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 14, to officially open the new Monticello field office for Big Bend Hospice (BBH). The event brought together BBH…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The day that follows the Thanksgiving holiday, commonly known as Black Friday, is famous for being one of the prime time shopping days of the entire year…

The day following Thanksgiving—commonly referred to as Black Friday—has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States. National chain stores traditionally offer limited money-saving specials on…

Juanice Hughes Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council Big Bend Hospice is currently seeking donations of nutrition shakes, such as Ensure vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavors for its local patients. These shakes are…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Morgan Wichmann! Wichmann was born in Nashville, Tenn., and spent most of her childhood years traveling all over the country, even spending some years in the…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane season lasts from the first of June through the last day in November. Sometimes there can be tropical cyclone activity before or after these dates, but…

Wild dogs, left to their own devices, all revert to the mongrel dog look in a relative few generations. All wild dogs, all pets gone feral will, eventually, look about the same….

“Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority shares in it.” – Leo Tolstoy. I’ve been struggling to find words this week, as the current societal tension continues to rise…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Nov. 5 member luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce highlighted various local services dedicated to wellness. As all enjoyed a Taco Tuesday buffet provided…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Elijah Bellamy! Bellamy was born in Jefferson County, where he has lived for all 21 years of his life. As a part of the Bellamy family,…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The human body is an incredible feat of nature. The complex system of organs, tissues, muscles, bone, chemicals and electrical signals is an excellent organic machine that…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In late October, Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center held a prom for its residents, complete with two Prom Kings, two Prom Queens and formal attire that had…