Category: Community News

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people have things they’ve been doing since they were young, whether it be a family tradition or just something they started because it was entertaining. For…

Wear purple and show your support for survivors and for ending domestic violence in our (Jefferson County) community!   Story Submitted Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987…

Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sept. 25, Governor Ron DeSantis moved Florida to enter Phase III of the COVID-19 reopening, which lifted just about all of the restrictions placed on businesses…

Alyssa Ridenour ECB Publishing, Inc. Michelle’s Formal Wear is a dress shop in Adel, Ga., stocked with ball gowns, wedding dresses, prom dresses and more. Every year they host a photo competition…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who haven’t heard of the food truck that parks at S&M Mart, located at 1546 N. Jefferson Hwy., you might want to make your way…

Story Submitted October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, a time we honor survivors and remember victims of domestic violence. During the pre COVID-19 years, Refuge House would host community events to bring…

Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. The event’s purpose is to raise money for a…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, CareerSource North Florida will be holding a manufacturing job fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., as October is Manufacturing Month! They will…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. This Friday, Oct. 16, the Chamber of Commerce will be holding a blood drive! If you would like to come and donate blood, stop by right across…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the country with fear of the unknown, it’s hard to remain calm sometimes. Many people, when they leave their house, wonder if…

Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a case of mistaken identity. When I saw the birds, I thought they were small turkeys, but they weren’t. They were a distant cousin originating…

Steven Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. When we think of studying, we typically think of a classroom; with books, desks and, in the modern era, computers. Whether we realize it or not, a…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Due to all the changes and concessions having to be made due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the internet has seen more use than it probably ever has….

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Main Street Monticello is hosting the third annual Scarecrow Contest! The contest is open to any business, group, organization, school or private resident and only requires a…

John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Halloween has surely been one of the most-celebrated holidays in America; especially in Madison as children walk the sidewalks of downtown as vampires, ghosts, superheroes or their…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Gun Raffle tickets for the American Legion Otto M. Walker Post 49 semi-annual fundraiser are on sale now from any Legion member or Auxiliary member, or by…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The old Simon-Ridgeway house on Washington St. now has new owners! The Hall family purchased the home on September 14 and has been working on it since…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC), located at 1386 Cook Rd. in Lamont, now has an American White Pelican in its care. Due to injuries, the pelican,…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Lisa Hayes, OMC Manager for the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County announces that her agency is conducting free COVID-19 testing during the month of September….

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Walkers Landmark, known by most as Walkers Pecan House, is a wonderful store located at 16912 US Hwy 19 North, in Lamont. Though just driving by you…