Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the services and programs offered by the United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) is the Young Leader Society. The society is a group of…
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American Legion announces the Boys State candidate
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto M. Walker Post 49 recently announced that Jonathan Steen will represent its membership in session at the Florida American Legion Boys State Convention, which…
Guardian and friend: Michelle Coker raises awareness on service dogs in the community
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County resident Michelle Coker has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a…
Raising awareness for sexual assault this month
Nan Baughman Jefferson County Refuge House April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Before COVID-19, Refuge House and the Jefferson County’s Sexual Violence Advocate would host a community event to bring awareness to…
Flea Across Florida has been canceled for April
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida’s longest yard sale has been canceled for this spring, with plans to return this fall instead. For quite some time now, Flea Across Florida has brought…
Feeding the community’s children
Locals gather together to feed out-of-school youth Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered that all public schools in the state will remained closed until Wednesday,…
Where can you shop?
Local businesses to stay open for shoppers Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Now, more than ever, it is important to support the local businesses that are owned and staffed by our community’s…
Cultural learning at the library: Himalayan Singing Bowls
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On the evening of Thursday, Feb. 27, the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library hosted a special cultural presentation when certified sound healer Ramin Yazdanpanah visited the…
Who’s kitchen is open?
Local restaurants to stay open amongst new restrictions Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 21, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an order to all Florida restaurants that required the establishments…
Winn-Dixie changes store hours to allow special shopping hour for seniors only
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Following the announcement on Thursday, March 19, that the State of Florida had seen eight deaths and over 300 cases of coronavirus, Winn-Dixie released a statement regarding…
Shutting their doors, canceling the gatherings
List of Jefferson County closures and cancellations Ashley Hunter Lazaro Aleman Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Several local services, clubs, groups and meetings have been closed, postponed or canceled in response to…
Jefferson County Kings of Spring hold Annual Banquet
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Kings of Spring Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), held their annual banquet at Willow Pond, on Saturday March 14. Members…
Senior Center’s March calendar of events
Compiled By Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For the month of March, The Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) has put together an event of daily, weekly and special events that will focus…
Protecting our law enforcement: local citizen donates protective gear to MPD and JCSO
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Michael Robinson, a local citizen and business owner of Robinson Gunworks, recently contacted Jefferson County Sheriff McNeill to see if his agency would be interested in a…
Kangaroo Joey visits the chamber luncheon
Conservationist speaks to chamber members in Lamont center Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce members were treated to a unique presentation at their monthly luncheon and meeting on…
Woman’s Club fundraises for clubhouse repairs
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Throughout the year, the Monticello Woman’s Club supports the Jefferson County community through fundraising for local non-profits, supporting organizations that give-back to local citizens, promoting youth literacy…
Diamonds and Denim family dance offered a wonderful time for all
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. What a night! The Diamonds and Denim family dance held at the Teen Center was wonderful, with young locals attending with their parents and guardians. The evening…
Students planning for their future with a career day at Jefferson Somerset
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Middle and high school students at Jefferson Somerset were visited by several guest speakers on Thursday, Feb. 27. The guest speakers arrived at the school around 8:30…
More than glitter and garnet…
Monticello athlete works for her dream as a collegiate gymnast Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. At Centenary College of Louisiana, Jenny Jackson is studying biology and business. Her accomplishments in the classroom…
Skimmers, Scammers and Technology
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Sheriff Mac McNeill, with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), was the guest speaker for a recent monthly meeting of the Triple L (LLL) group. LLL is…
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