Tiwana Miller Brynwood Life Enrichment Director Residents of Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center recently enjoyed a week of pampering, with staff going above and beyond for our residents. Residents enjoyed getting their…
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Insurance agent speaks at April Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Insurance Agent Ryan Pavlik spoke at the April 2 luncheon for members of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. He focused on types of insurance that business…
For what it’s Earth
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, on April 22, people around the world turn their attentions to the thing that keeps us all grounded… the Earth. Our planet is the one…
April 18 is National Lineman Appreciation Day!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. This Thursday, April 18, is National Lineman Appreciation Day! Now is the time to extend gratitude to all the hardworking electrical lineworkers across the nation who sacrifice…
JAG Student Show to be updated next weekend
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The premier of the April Student Show was held on time, aligning with the timing of Monticello’s regular Second Saturday and this month’s occurrence of Flea Across…
Flea Across Florida provides treasures galore
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On the weekend of April 12-13, the State of Florida collectively participated in a coast-to-coast sale event, known as Flea Across Florida. Despite the name, the event…
Don’t miss out on senior discounts!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It is a well-known fact that many businesses provide discounted prices for children and students. We may forget, however, that they also offer discounts for seniors, which…
Girls of Royalty conducts effective communication workshop
Mary Madison Contributor Communication is the essence of life. It’s the key that moves every portion of our existence. Most important, effective communication is a beautiful lifetime gift that keeps on giving…
Garden Club invites all to annual meeting
Leonia Maresch Contributor The Garden Club of Monticello will hold its annual meeting on Monday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church Hall, located at 425 N. Cherry St….
Pedaling with a purpose
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. After Al Reszel’s wife Terry was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, he decided he wanted to do something tangible to help. The avid bicyclist decided to…
Non-Profit seeks local host families for high school exchange students
ASSE International Contributor ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host high school exchange students aged 15 to 18 from…
Students participate in ARI’s Trelawn Plantation dig
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In recent years, ARI has been making special effort to provide quality educational experiences to the youth of Jefferson County and neighboring counties. One of their means…
JCHA holds its annual meeting for 2024
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On the evening of Monday, March 25, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) held their annual meeting for 2024 at the Monticello Woman’s Club. The meeting was…
Continuing a legacy
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At the end of a narrow, winding dirt road in the quiet community of Lamont, Fla., lies the studio of a man whose intricate skill and steady…
Raising a garden
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2019 pandemic changed the way a lot of people thought about the world around them, particularly in regards to the supply chain that gets our fresh…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com Farm Day Camp Redemptive Love Farm & Rescue Ages 6 – 12 years May 28 – 31 8 a.m. – 6 p.m….
Veterans enjoy coffee and conversation with CareerSource
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local military veterans were treated to free coffee and good conversation with employment specialists at the recent Coffee with a Veteran in Monticello, an event offered by…
Personal opinions
Even those who are mild-mannered and agreeable have opinions about things. Opinions are great to have because they help us navigate the world around us, and they reflect the things we are…
Meet your neighbor: Jessica Burns
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jessica Burns! Burns has lived in Monticello for nearly ten years. She was originally born and raised in Texas, in the Dallas area, near a town…