Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC), located at 1386 Cook Rd. in Lamont, now has an American White Pelican in its care. Due to injuries, the pelican,…
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Free COVID-19 testing sites
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Lisa Hayes, OMC Manager for the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County announces that her agency is conducting free COVID-19 testing during the month of September….
Carrying on the legacy: Walker’s Landmark
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Walkers Landmark, known by most as Walkers Pecan House, is a wonderful store located at 16912 US Hwy 19 North, in Lamont. Though just driving by you…
Playing the thinking man’s game: Poker tournament coming back to Madison County
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s Back!!! The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of the most popular forms of poker to the Madison RV and Golf Resort on…
Rainbows Edge to the equine rescue
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Once again Rainbows Edge, an area rescue group for all animals Ag-related, was called upon to help with the retrieval of a donkey and a few horses…
Thabo turns six months old
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who don’t know about The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC), located at 1386 Cook Rd. in Lamont, you’re missing out on quite a treat. The…
Celebrate National Chamber Week with the Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In celebration of National Chamber Week, September 14-18, this area’s Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will recognize and thank its chamber businesses and prospective members for…
In an emergency, your iPhone can help!
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2019, a Virginia Beach woman was attacked and nearly sexually assaulted when she used her iPhone to call emergency services using the iPhone “SOS” feature. After she…
A pecan stand tradition
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Arthur Robinson’s Pecan Stand is something that is nearly impossible to miss. Located on Capps Highway, right between Lamont and Capps, the large, yellow pecan stand catches…
Wag The Dog in need of volunteers
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local thrift store, Wag the Dog, is in desperate need of new volunteers. The store, which is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., has…
Honor to whom honor is due
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. America has a long tradition of honoring veterans, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to thier country. For about a year now, a…
Monticello welcomes another new business
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing Inc. While many small town downtowns are emptying out of businesses, Monticello is an exception to that as occupancy in our local business district is booming. In that…
Restored Glory helps families
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. An annual ritual for parents and students is a trip to the store for school supplies. Each year parents stock up their children to prepare for another…
A Labor of Love: The McDonald-Guy House
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Tom Isphording and Suzi Guy were ecstatic to buy the historic McDonald-Guy house in 2014. Originally from Naples, the couple decided that they had enough of the…
Have you recovered from COVID?
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. As more and more people become infected with the COVID-19 virus, especially those who see only minor symptoms, hope grows that those former patients will be able…
Kiwanis welcomes Naval and financial speakers
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Chelsea Snodgrass was the guest speaker at the Monticello Kiwanis Club on August 12. A 2012 graduate of Taylor County High…
MainStreet Monticello adds beauty to the downtown streets
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The group, MainStreet Monticello, organized and completed its beautification project on Sunday, August 9. Several local volunteers gathered in the early morning to plant colorful flowers in…
Chamber holds its first Blood Drive
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its first Blood Drive on Friday, Aug. 14 in Monticello, in partnership with OneBlood. “What a great blood drive!”…
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office receives award
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office recently received an award for having the highest percentage of participation in the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches Payroll Contribution Program for the…
Community Policing information event held in Monticello
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. You’re driving down the road and suddenly there is a blue light special behind you. You are being pulled over by a Florida Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)….