Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Monticello is making plans for their 43rd Annual Parade and Birthday celebration, to take place on Monday, Jan. 15,…
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Senior center invites silent auction bids
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The board of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) is sponsoring a silent auction now through Thursday, Dec. 21. JSCC Director Mazie Woodson-Glenn asks the community to…
Planning Council receives national award
Submitted by Apalachee Regional Planning Council Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) based in Tallahassee, Fla., has received the 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for…
Prepare to see ‘that’ family member this holiday
You love your family. But truth be told, you’re just not excited about seeing one or two members at your next holiday get-together. There’s nothing horribly wrong with them. They just rub…
Christmas traditions we’ve said “Bah Humbug” to
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. As we are ramping up for the Christmas holidays and kicking off a month-long shopping spree, it’s a great time to take a look at Christmas traditions…
Mickey’s Movie Review: “Sound of Freedom”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. If you are looking for a great film to rent or stream, “Sound of Freedom” is a riveting portrayal of the horrors of chid trafficking. The film…
Read Local – Support Local Support community journalism
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital…
United Way of the Big Bend extends helping hand
Berneice Cox, President/CEO United Way of the Big Bend Even before the magnitude of Hurricane Idalia was felt in our Big Bend region, United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) sent out…
Tree of Remembrance honors loved ones and supports Big Bend Hospice
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The holidays often give us special opportunities to cherish family members, friends and those we love. As we use cards, gifts and gatherings to connect during this…
CERT to hold Open House Dec. 14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The adult and teen volunteers for Jefferson County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) invite the public to their Open House on Thursday, Dec. 14. The event will…
Nikki Fried makes tour stop in Monticello
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried visited Monticello on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 14, as her statewide Take Back Florida tour came through the Big Bend. The Community…
Peanut Butter Challenge Gets Results!
Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS Extension Service Jefferson County During the month of October 2023, Jefferson County rallied together and collected 1,335 lbs. of peanut butter for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge! Thank you…
A Santa for Monticello
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most beloved figures of our winter holidays is Santa. The legend of Santa can be traced back hundreds of years to St. Nicholas, a…
Monticello Christmas 2023 recap
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Whatever the guy on the weather channel says, it’s probably a good idea to expect the opposite. At least, that’s what vendors at the Monticello Christmas celebration…
Christmas IQ Test
The Christmas season is upon us! We’ve heard the stories and sung the carols, but how much of the scriptural Christmas story do we really know? Every year I like to share…
Author of book featuring Christ Episcopal Church to hold signing event Sat., Dec. 9, at 4 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Christ Episcopal Church in Monticello is featured in a just-released, 500-page book full of stories and photographs of the oldest surviving wood-frame Episcopal churches in Florida. Spires…
Keep holiday fun safe
Florida Department of Health – Jefferson The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH – Jefferson) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season. From traveling to…
Share the warmth: Donate coats and winter accessories
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Has your child outgrown a coat recently? Or do you have a coat you’re just not wearing much anymore? What about scarves, socks and gloves? You can…
Chamber launches new Growers Market at The Circle
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 20, the courthouse circle was all a-buzz with excitement as local farmers and makers set up small booths next to CowHaus Coffee Co. to…