Category: Community News

Local shelter and humane society reopens to public after COVID-19 closure Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, May 14, the Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (of the Jefferson County Humane Society)…

Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison, a Black Mouth Cur mix, cuts an impressive figure when she stands at attention. With her long legs and slim build, this dog would be a…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Kittens can be found almost anywhere, this time of year especially, and Mama Kitty is no exception to the rule. This particular mother cat showed up at…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. During these trying times of unemployment caused by the coronavirus pandemic many household are suffering with lack of food for a decent sit-down meal. Because of this,…

Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, May 6, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) was visited by two members of the United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) as the charitable…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. National Poppy Day was brought to life when the American Legion requested that the United States Congress designate the Friday before Memorial Day as a special day…

Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, mail carriers with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) hold a Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The drive functions through the donations of people…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Parkinson’s Foundation will host a virtual 2020 Care Partner Summit on Saturday, May 16 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. This event is to provide care partners…

Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC), in Lamont, is currently in urgent need of donations to support their rescued and critically endangered animals. The NFWC is a…

Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In March, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) welcomed a new director to its leadership staff as Audria Flowers joined the team as the center’s executive director….

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. As we navigate these trying times, the need for a ready blood supply continues. Donated blood has a limited shelf life and needs to be replenished. OneBlood…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. As winter draws to a close and the weather begins to warm, many female cats are in heat and 60 days later, they begin giving birth to…

Chamber of Commerce volunteers sew masks to be given away Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s staff and volunteers are busy making much-needed cotton face masks for…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. At any time of the year, there is a need for blood donors. During this time of year, when we are fighting the coronavirus pandemic, there is…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. With the permission of the Jefferson County Recreation Department and Park Director Mike Holm, a park-goer created a chalk alphabet and hop-scotch obstacle courses for herself and…