Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The first week of October always offers a flurry of 4-H activity across Jefferson County, with special events every day to celebrate the 2023 National 4-H Week…
Category: Community News
October art classes at Starling Musings
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each month, the Starling Musings art gallery and shop hosts a variety of affordable art classes and free community workshops. Their goal is to provide the artistic…
Community BBQ on Saturday at the Rec Park at noon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A Community BBQ begins at noon on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Rec Park (1380 Mamie Scott Dr.). This event, presented by The Community Affairs Organization,…
Bringing JOY to Jefferson County Youth
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members of JOY (Jefferson Outreach for Youth) are gearing up for their 14th annual toy drive which will provide Christmas gifts for local youngsters. This is the…
Beehives by design
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this summer, Starling Musings partnered with GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center and welcomed local artists to participate in a unique and creative art project. On…
Quincey McElroy—artist and inspiration
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Are you an artist? Many of us are; many of us are not. Even if you do not consider yourself an artist, chances are that you have…
Cooking Safety Starts With YOU! Fire Prevention Week 2023
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Next week is National Fire Prevention Week, which began in 1922. This observance takes place in the United States and Canada each year during the Sunday to…
Library hosts Fall Agro Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The weather was just right on Saturday, Sept. 23, for dozens of people to amble on down to their local library to enjoy some delicious free food…
Hospice volunteer training offered
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice has been Jefferson County’s local hospice since 1983, serving patients with advanced illness and their families through a variety of compassionate care and quality-of-life…
World Teachers’ Day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. World Teachers’ Day has been celebrated annually on Oct. 5 since 1994. It aims to support teachers’ rights, responsibilities, training, recruitment, employment and teaching and learning conditions….
Meet Your Neighbor: Gloriemy De Leon
Meet Gloriemy De Leon, your bubbly and welcoming neighbor. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, but recently moved to Florida about a year ago for her job—the interesting and adventurous…
Old Glory PCA Rodeo to return to Monticello
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After the inaugural fun of the Rodeo last October, sponsor John Evans shared the following statement with Monticello News: “We will be putting the smack-down in Monticello,…
Travels with Katrina cuts the red ribbon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During Katrina Richardson’s final months of serving as executive director for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, she officially launched her next endeavor: Travels with Katrina. With…
$3,800 kennels donated to local Animal Control
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last month, a standard four bay kennel was delivered to the Jefferson County Animal Control facility. This incredible new addition was provided through generous donations collected and…
October Chamber luncheon to feature Second Harvest
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will take place at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at First Methodist Church Family Ministry Center…
Post-hurricane assistance available for businesses
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Small business owners might be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA is helping small businesses and households that suffered damage…
Interim Clerk of Court appointed
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. J.C. O’Steen has just been appointed Interim Clerk of Court, following the arrest of former Jefferson County Clerk, Kirk Reams, who was arrested Wednesday on allegations of…
Senator Simon gives Idalia relief update at Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane Idalia bumped the regular luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce one week later than usual, to Tuesday, Sept. 12. Whatever Florida District 3…
Historical home damaged by storm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Citizens of Monticello are well-acquainted with historical homes, as the general downtown area is full of historically significant buildings that are seemingly aon display for the community…