Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Most Jefferson County residents are familiar with the Wirick-Simmons House, headquarters of the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA). It was built in our town sometime between 1831…
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Recent Chamber luncheons feature examples of growth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The February and March membership luncheons for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce featured two different examples of growth – one in food service and one in…
An Interesting Event
Gideon Burrell Contributor A few days ago, my family and I went to an event called Who We Were. The host was Jack Carswell. For those that did not go, you may…
Brynwood celebrations bring gratitude for community and staff
Tiwanna Miller Life Enrichment Director at Brynwood For the last four events celebrated, Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center would like to acknowledge the things we embraced with a gratitude of love. We…
Sunday Drive and LifeSong to give free concert Saturday at 6 p.m. at Ragans Family Campground
North Florida Concerts Contributor Sunday Drive and LifeSong will be live in concert in Madison, Fla., on Saturday, March 23, at Ragans Family Campground at 6 p.m. Admission is free, however, a…
Ken Davis speaks at prayer breakfast about his faith journey
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted on March 7 by Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA). Student ambassadors greeted around 50 attendees for the monthly gathering, and after…
JCHA annual meeting planned for this month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The time has come once again for the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) to host its annual public meeting! Currently, it is scheduled to be held on…
Calling all students!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you a student in Jefferson County who loves to create works of art or do you have a child who is a student who loves to…
CareerSource to host Coffee with a Veteran
Laura Young and Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource North Florida (CSNF) and CareerSource Capital Region will be hosting a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Thursday, March 21, from…
Florida Preservation Awards refreshed to celebrate Florida’s diverse history
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Contributor On the 45th Anniversary of the Florida Preservation Awards, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation introduced a revitalized program reflecting the organization’s commitment to diversity and…
Celebrate Irish culture at MOH Tickets available for March 15 & 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On March 15 and 16, the Monticello Opera House presents a St. Patrick’s Day event in association with the Tallahassee Irish Repertory Theater. This celebration of Irish…
Community Wellness Expo to take place
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There are countless resources available to Floridians that can enable them to improve their mental, emotional and physical well-being, although many people are unaware of how to…
Shamrockin’ Second Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello residents are encouraged to wear their brightest and most vibrant shades of green when they come out to celebrate a Shamrockin’ Second Saturday tomorrow! The festivities…
Dirty Pecan 2024 brings in $20,000 for local 4-H
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 2, hundreds of cyclists with a fondness for pristine wilderness took to the clay roads of North Florida and South Georgia to participate in…
Big Bend Hospice field office in Monticello nears completion
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) expects to have their new field office in Monticello complete by the end of March! Once open, this new BBH facility will make…
Meet your neighbor: Dave Avery
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Dave Avery, a newer resident of Monticello who enjoys the rural-yet-warm lifestyle Jefferson County provides. Avery was originally from Alameda, Calif.; he moved to Jefferson County…
Free tech classes starting at the library
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library is offering three free technology classes in its Computer Lab, beginning this week. Call the library at (850) 342-0205…
Senior Center holds inspirational Black History Program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This year’s Black History Program at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) took place on Tuesday, Feb. 27, and involved 18 speakers who shared inspirational readings and…
KFRW host author Randolph Russell
Bill Snyder Contributor The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) meet on every fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post on Water Street. At their meeting on Feb. 26, Randolph…
Sign up now for Rec Park spring sports
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time for the next batter up at the Jefferson County Recreation Park. Registration for spring sports started on Monday, Feb. 26, and is ongoing for T-ball,…