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Category: Community News
In need of aid: the Monticello Opera House
MOH needs your support now more than ever! Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Right now is an unprecedented time for our community, and the local theatre community has been hit especially hard….
Living local, living rural
New homebuyer chooses to set roots in Jefferson County Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the frequent economic issues facing small, rural communities in the United States is the lack of…
Helpful resources for Jefferson County residents
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. According to Brent Couch, community engagement coordinator for the Lighthouse Health Plan, his organization has put together a Community Resource Guide for Jefferson County locals to reference…
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary fundraiser winner
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The winner of a handmade quillow from the SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary fundraiser was Joanne Barker, an employee of Swann Insurance Agency. Barker was one of the…
Artist feature: Heather Ainsley
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Heather Ainsley is one of the talented minds of Jefferson County who use their creative abilities to construct beautiful works of art. Ainsley, who moved to the…
Cleaning up the Veteran’s Memorial and cemetery sites
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County resident Morry Sledge is diligent regarding the cleaning up of the Boots Thomas Veteran’s Memorial Park, which can be found on Highway 90, as well…
Jefferson County 4-H cancels all summer programs, including camps
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. This year, there will be no Camp Cherry Lake and no 4-H Day Camps, says John Lilly, the Jefferson County 4-H Director at the local UF/IFAS Extension…
Monticello Milling shows appreciation for local first responders
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Milling Feed & Garden Center held an appreciation lunch for Jefferson County’s first responders on Friday, April 17, at its location at 500 S. Jefferson St….
Applications for the Energizing Education Scholarship are now available
Tri-County Electric Cooperation Contributor Tri-County Electric Cooperation (TCEC)’s Energizing Education Scholarship, established by the Board of Trustees, was created in an effort to provide education support for qualified members and their families…
Victorious Church to host food giveaway this Saturday
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Truth Gatherers Victorious Church and its pastor, Joe Davis, announce a food giveaway to be held this Saturday, April 25, at the church’s location, 599 Springhollow…
New Bethel AME will distribute food on April 25
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The USDA Commodities Food Program and Second Harvest Food Bank will partner with the churches of New Bethel AME, Mt. Pleasant AME, Elizabeth MB, Hickory Hill MB…
North Florida Wildlife Center welcomes new arrivals
Baby zebra, albino wallaby, exotic birds to live at the center Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC), formerly known as the Wildlife Conservation Center (WCC), has seen…
Income Tax-filers have more time
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Traditionally, April 15, has been a date that has filled more than one person with a sense of dread. For those who still have not “rendered unto…
Hang a red ribbon make a statement of hope
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Little Pines Pediatrics of Monticello is looking for more local businesses and residents to participate in an initiative that the clinic has recently launched. The Red Ribbon…
Downtown Business Spotlight: Traditions Embroidery
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For the last seven years, Traditions Embroidery has been a feature of the Downtown Monticello collection of shops, businesses and vendors. In early 2020, the business was…
Tillman Funeral Home gives back to their community
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Tillman Funeral Home personnel and management kept themselves very busy on Tuesday, March 31, with the preparation and serving of a hot meal to the Monticello community….
Sonnet contest open to middle school, high school and college students
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you a poet that aspires to be the next William Shakespeare? Students with skills in rhyming and writing are invited to participate in the Southern Shakespeare…
Bladesmith Spencer Taylor brings his traditional skills to a modern world
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Spencer Taylor is a longtime resident of Jefferson County and is an experienced, self-taught blacksmith and bladesmith. He’s been making knives for about five years now and…
Serving up BBQ at the Woman’s Club fundraiser
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the year, the Monticello Woman’s Club supports the Jefferson County community as its members donate and raise funds for local non-profits. Their efforts support organizations that…
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