Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local chefs will be showcasing their best chili recipes in the first ever Chili Cook Off sponsored by the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee. The free event…
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Hiram Lodge #5 has new officers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hiram Lodge #5 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida installed its officers for 2024 on Monday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. Family members were invited to attend the…
Cozy Cotton Textile Show open today!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Observant passersby may have noticed the brown paper taped over the windows of the Starling Musings art gallery, or the normally welcoming “open” sign flipped to say…
Meet your neighbor: Cody Cruver
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Cody Cruver, a familiar and friendly face you may spot around town while he’s hard at work or just enjoying a day out. He has lived…
Men and Women Day 2024
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 20, New Bethel A.M.E. Church (Rev. Diana Duhart) will be hosting a Men and Women Day. The guest church will be Concord A.M.E. Church…
Come see MGC plant a tree!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Though the nation’s official Arbor Day may still be months away, Florida’s Arbor Day, which is separate to utilize the best tree-planting time of the year, falls…
Theater Review: Energetic “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will have you humming Tickets still available for Jan. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For a bright, energetic and fun break from the January cold, don’t miss MadCo’s entertaining production of the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Shows continue…
Power in the paper
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A newspaper seems like a pretty simple thing – just a stack of folded up pages that winds up on your doorstep a couple times a week….
VFW presents multiple awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recognized a number of community members at its meeting on Sunday, Jan. 7, for their patriotism, accomplishments and service. The first…
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up their door, or…
Historical essay contest sponsored by Keystone Federated Republican Women Deadline to submit is Feb. 29
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All middle and high school students who live in Jefferson County are eligible to enter an essay contest sponsored by the Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW). This…
Visionary people featured at January prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It seems fitting in January – a month when people often envision ways to improve – that the gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast featured a…
Meet your neighbor – Morgan Linn
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Morgan Linn, a Monticello native who is making her own way in the world. She was born and raised mostly in Monticello, but around the time…
Farewell coffee for Julie Conley and Emily Anderson
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For the past quarter of a century, Julie Conley and Emily Anderson have been key to the running of the City of Monticello. On the morning of…
Rainbow’s Edge Equine Transition Center to present at Chamber lunch on Jan. 9
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will take place at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the First Methodist Church Family Ministry…
FL Cares wraps up 2023 with 300 builds
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2023 year was a busy one for Eric Evans. Evans volunteers with FL Cares, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit that is dedicated to giving local residents safe…
Tips for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. As the New Year approaches, many of us embark on a journey to better ourselves through resolutions. However, studies suggest that a significant number of resolutions fail…
Don’t miss out on CareerSource North Florida services!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that CareerSource North Florida offers services at our very own local library? If you are engaged in the search for a new job or…
Coat giveaway is this Saturday Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For the past month, United Force of Jefferson County has been collecting winter coats and accessories like scarves, socks and gloves. Items were collected that would fit…