Category: Community News

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. You may have heard of Toastmasters International, the worldwide network of public speaking clubs for building confidence and teaching communication skills. But have you heard of its…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The 3rd Biennial American Valor Dinner 2023 honored 41 local veterans on Thursday, Nov. 9, with a celebratory meal and full program at the Monticello Opera House…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Girl Scout Troop 4004 hopes that many of you chili cookers out there will stir up a pot of your favorite recipe to enter in this year’s…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Woman’s Club of Monticello installed new officers for 2023-24 at its regular lunch meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Outgoing President Jennifer King welcomed Cecil Barnhart as…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the Children’s Bureau of Southern California, there are seven benefits to reading to children. These include supported cognitive development, improved language skills, preparation for academic…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s no secret that our area is susceptible to natural disasters. The chaotic weather of Florida is known to all, with our heavy summer rains, tropical storms,…

Michael A. Eurich Big Bend Hospice, Inc. Big Bend Hospice is proud to announce that our new Jefferson County office is under construction at 615 N. Jefferson St. The office, which has…

Contributor Each year, Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) hosts a holiday show during the autumn-winter season, in which guests have the opportunity to view holiday-themed pieces that were handcrafted by local artists. This…

Keep America Beautiful America Recycles Day is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States! Held on and around Nov. 15, America Recycles Day (ARD) educates…

Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. SnappHappy Cat Sanctuary will hold a yard sale and adoption event this Friday and Saturday at its facility, located at 3270 and 3366 N. Salt Rd., Monticello,…

Cindy Roe Littlejohn Contributor The Jefferson County Historical Association recently received a grant from the Florida Humanities for their multi-year series “Who We Were,” cohosted by the Aucilla Research Institute. The series…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, this is a good time to consider those less fortunate in our community. One opportunity to be helpful to others is…

Mary Madison Contributor Sam, Sr. and Mary Madison recognized 60 years of marriage on Nov. 5. The couple eloped to Valdosta, Ga., because Mary was underage (20) by Florida law. Sam was…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 26, the downtown area of Monticello was pumping with ghoulish energy, festive music and spirited costumes. The shops were open late, and many offered…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In mid October, GrannyKat’s Bee Apiary and Learning Center hosted a unique creativity contest. The contest was held in coordination with this year’s Farm Tour, and the…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Fall brings with it the enchanting scent of pine needles and distant firewood, the first exhilarating chill of winter, and waves of dancing leaves that fall, crimson…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A diverse crowd packed The Porch on the Green last Wednesday, Oct. 25, to show their support for re-electing Rep. Allison Tant in 2024 to her seat…