Category: Community News

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As Spay and Neuter Awareness month is observed across the nation in February, local animal shelters, rescue organizations and veterinarians highlight their messages to residents about doing…

FEBRUARY 16 (Monday) The Magnolia Garden Circle meets at 11 a.m. for lunch and an educational program. All are welcome to attend. For information about this month’s meeting place, call Leonia Maresch…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) welcomed members and local history enthusiasts to their annual meeting at 6 p.m. This event serves as…

Story Submitted At its meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, Chairman David Ward welcomed those recently elected to join the Monticello Opera House Board of Directors. Brian Bachman, Corin Bachman, David Baucum, Jason…

FEBRUARY 10 (Tuesday) All Democrats in Jefferson County are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library…

Story Submitted The Big Bend region’s premier horse-rescue organization will hold its annual fundraiser and gala on Feb. 28, celebrating the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of more than 550 horses, donkeys and…

Story Submitted The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) club is dedicated to conservative values, which also encompasses honoring and supporting our veterans. On Nov. 6, 2025, KFRW held their 4th Biennial American…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For seniors in search of a new way to spend their day, the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has a new weekly event planned. Bingo for…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, Emily Grosskopf has stepped into the role of library director, following the departure of the former director, Natalie Binder….

Mandy Self Bloom Birdie Florals Locally Owned and Operated, Monticello, Fla.  Roses are some of the thirstiest Valentine’s blooms. A fresh bouquet can drink nearly half its vase water in the first…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. There is no way to predict when a crime will be committed. What’s worse is that there is also no way to predict with 100 percent certainty…

AA Meeting Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Lloyd Woman’s Club (9109 Old Lloyd Rd.). Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m at the Christ Episcopal Church…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, February has some celestial events to enjoy. Though it is not the most active month for astronomical…

Mary Madison Contributor The Girls of Royalty organization (GOR) is extremely proud to be entering its fourth year of contributing to the growth and development of girls ages 5 to 17. The…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) is planned for Feb. 5 at the Monticello Women’s Club. JCHA’s Annual Meeting is a public…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS), many sweet animals are hoping to find their forever home. Paige, a tuxedo kitty, is…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 6, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service…

JANUARY 28 (Wednesday) The Keystone Genealogical Library is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205‬. The Kiwanis Club of Monticello…