Category: Community News

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, CareerSource North Florida will be holding a manufacturing job fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., as October is Manufacturing Month! They will…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. This Friday, Oct. 16, the Chamber of Commerce will be holding a blood drive! If you would like to come and donate blood, stop by right across…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the country with fear of the unknown, it’s hard to remain calm sometimes. Many people, when they leave their house, wonder if…

Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a case of mistaken identity. When I saw the birds, I thought they were small turkeys, but they weren’t. They were a distant cousin originating…

Steven Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. When we think of studying, we typically think of a classroom; with books, desks and, in the modern era, computers. Whether we realize it or not, a…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Due to all the changes and concessions having to be made due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the internet has seen more use than it probably ever has….

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Main Street Monticello is hosting the third annual Scarecrow Contest! The contest is open to any business, group, organization, school or private resident and only requires a…

John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. Halloween has surely been one of the most-celebrated holidays in America; especially in Madison as children walk the sidewalks of downtown as vampires, ghosts, superheroes or their…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Gun Raffle tickets for the American Legion Otto M. Walker Post 49 semi-annual fundraiser are on sale now from any Legion member or Auxiliary member, or by…

Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The old Simon-Ridgeway house on Washington St. now has new owners! The Hall family purchased the home on September 14 and has been working on it since…

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,…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…