Category: Community News

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet David Lawrence, a hardworking longtime resident whose family has been here for several generations. He is happy to have been born and raised in the small…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Jan. 19, in recognition of Florida Arbor Day, the Monticello Garden Club gathered in the flower beds of the historical Wirick-Simmons House to plant a…

Leon County Clerk of the Court Are you or is someone you know ready to tie the knot in 2024? Say “I Do” with the Leon County Clerk of the Court at…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. If you have recently traveled down Waukeenah Highway, you may have noticed a strange sight to behold—a giant metal snowman, standing proud with a smile by the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Jan. 15, 1929, the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. began. Ninety-five years later, his dream of equality, voice for justice, action to advance civil rights…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local chefs will be showcasing their best chili recipes in the first ever Chili Cook Off sponsored by the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee. The free event…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hiram Lodge #5 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida installed its officers for 2024 on Monday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. Family members were invited to attend the…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Observant passersby may have noticed the brown paper taped over the windows of the Starling Musings art gallery, or the normally welcoming “open” sign flipped to say…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Cody Cruver, a familiar and friendly face you may spot around town while he’s hard at work or just enjoying a day out. He has lived…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Though the nation’s official Arbor Day may still be months away, Florida’s Arbor Day, which is separate to utilize the best tree-planting time of the year, falls…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A newspaper seems like a pretty simple thing – just a stack of folded up pages that winds up on your doorstep a couple times a week….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recognized a number of community members at its meeting on Sunday, Jan. 7, for their patriotism, accomplishments and service. The first…

Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up their door, or…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Morgan Linn, a Monticello native who is making her own way in the world. She was born and raised mostly in Monticello, but around the time…