Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Travels with Katrina is set to host this month’s Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the…
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Senior Center to host Grand Re-Opening
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When severe spring storms came through our area in April, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center suffered significant water damage. Its regular activities for local seniors came to…
Magnolia Garden Circle looks forward to 2024-25 meetings
Leonia Maresch Contributor Indeed, summer is already coming to an end. Kids are back in school, the fall leaves are beginning to gently cover the ground, and we, the Magnolia Garden Circle,…
How to road trip on a budget
Metro Media The opportunities for adventure are endless when the car is fueled up with a full tank of gas and the open road awaits. Road trips can be cost-conscious ways to…
Newspapers in Education – Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The…
When time stood still: The day America united
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s a day many will never forget and, sadly, a tragedy generations to come will never fully comprehend. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, individuals across the nation…
UF/IFAS offering Weight Management program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Get fit, feel good and be strong. Discover the best “you” that you can be. These are health goals that UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson is supporting for…
Meet your neighbor – Taylor Ebken
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Taylor Ebken! Ebken is originally from the South Florida region; she moved to Jefferson County about three years ago for work. She works as a pilot,…
Woman’s Club to offer game and wine night
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All women in the community are invited to “Bunko and Wine Night” on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Monticello Woman’s Club, located at 975 E. Pearl St….
Drawing smiles, one crayon at a time
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. The Crayon Initiative, a nonprofit organization, is making a difference in the lives of children in hospitals by providing them with free crayons to brighten their days…
Local animal rescue closes its doors
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. An animal rescue in Monticello is closing its doors, and is actively seeking good homes for the animals in its care. Tiffany W. is the owner of…
FRA seeks entries for Americanism Essay Contest
Fleet Reserve Association Contributor Members of FRA (Fleet Reserve Association) Branch 34 invite all students in grades 7 through 12 to participate in the Association’s 2024 Americanism Essay Contest. Participants are invited…
Flea Across Florida is Sept. 13 & 14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along U.S. Hwy. 90 between Pensacola and Maclenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets”…
Chamber’s Annual Dinner is Sept. 26 RSVP by Sept. 18
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has set a cowboy theme for this year’s annual dinner. The “Boots, Bling and Bowties” event takes place on Thursday evening,…
Girls of Royalty take educational excursion
Mary Madison Contributor Girls of Royalty (GOR) is a youth mentoring program for girls ages 5-17, with the vision of equipping girls with tools to build self-confidence, develop positive relationships, make wise…
Meet your neighbor: Nate Grettenberger
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Nate Grettenberger! Grettenberger was born in California and raised mostly in Utah. In his twenties, he decided to move back to California, where he stayed until…
License-free saltwater fishing day is Sept. 7
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. The state of Florida offers license-free fishing days to residents and non-residents for freshwater and saltwater fishing. The next license-free saltwater fishing day is on Saturday, Sept….
Ashwood Homestead Plants with purpose
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Nestled in the rural backroads of a Monticello neighborhood lies a family-owned nursery and homestead that specializes in native Florida plants. This nursery, called Ashwood Homestead, is…
Wildlife Center to celebrate its fourth year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center has been a gem of Jefferson County for four years now, and the staff are ready to celebrate. During the weekend of…
Voluntary recall of infant formula initiated
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Perrigo Company, plc has announced a voluntary recall of 16,500 cans of its store-brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder. The recall, affecting three specific lot…