Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A limited-space summer camp is reserving 100 spots for Jefferson County families. This camp, which began on July 6 and has extended throughout multiple camps during the…
Category: Community News
Merry Ann Frisby
Crime scene investigator, writer and community supporter Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Many who have lived in Monticello and the Jefferson County community know of Merry Ann Frisby – aside from her…
Church Member Spotlight Joretha Sloan
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Lifetime resident of Jefferson County, Joretha Sloan has been a loyal member of Memorial Missionary Baptist for 44 years and has served her church for several years…
Giving through volunteering: Aucilla Research Institute
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away,” – William Shakespeare To volunteer, or “give away your…
Jefferson County knows how to hold’em
Taylor County poker tournament is won by local man Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Several Jefferson County residents made the trip to Perry, Fla. (in Taylor County) for the 15th annual…
The scenic route… Heritage Roads provide leisure driving in Jefferson County
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s roots run deep. There is a rich history in the county and while downtown Monticello – with its classical Bed-and-Breakfasts, old storefronts and historic structures…
The lost art of Civil War Photography
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Fritz Kirsch is a former middle school language arts teacher and period collodion process photographer who is known for his photography at Civil War reenactments. At times,…
Giving through volunteering: North Florida Wildlife Center
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away” – William Shakespeare To volunteer, or “give away your…
Happy 105th Birthday!
Birthday: June 28, 2020 Happy 105th Birthday to our Beloved Mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and faithful Christian Friend, Mother Ellen Scott of Lamont Florida. Mother Scott is the…
On the water and regarding wildlife Chamber’s Junior Leadership Class holds final day of activities
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce sponsors and hosts an opportunity for local youth to develop leadership skills, learn about the career avenues available locally…
A man with a job to do: John Peck with Jefferson County Solid Waste
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. John Henry Peck is the Director of Field Operations at the Jefferson County Solid Waste Department. Peck, who is a native of Jefferson County, has been a…
RECALL: ground beef sold at Walmart
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Last weekend, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that 42,922 pounds of ground beef were being recalled due to E. coli…
Candidate Meet-And-Greet to be held on Tuesday
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. All voters, no matter what voting party they belong to, will be invited to attend a meet-and-greet of the Republican candidates running for local and district offices….
Chips, cards and cash…
Texas Hold’Em competition to take place next week Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Next weekend, you can spend a night playing cards, as the Perry Elks Club (in Taylor County, Fla.) will…
The Odd Couple opens this weekend at the opera house
Kevin Carr Contributor The Monticello Opera House (MOH) will re-open its doors this weekend, with a production of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version). The classic comedy will be performed by…
Lions Club to hold yard sale fundraiser
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing. Inc. The Jefferson County and Tallahassee Lions Clubs will be partnering up together as they plan a Saturday Yard Sale Fundraiser, with a date to be determined soon,…
Captain Iten to retire from Fire Rescue in June
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Captain Jim Iten is retiring from the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) later this month after a long and active career as a responsible firefighter and paramedic….
Listening with our ears and our hearts
Bringing protective factors to life Cindy Hutto Contributer I sincerely hope this message finds each of you doing well. I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say that I’ve…
Camp Night for Jefferson County 4’H’ers
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Summer 4-H camps may not be meeting in-person at the moment, but the Florida 4-H Camp facilitators are hoping to bring a little of the summertime excitement…
Geocaching: Scavenger hunts for kids and adults
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Who doesn’t love a good, old fashioned scavenger hunt? That’s just what geocaching, a world-wide outdoor recreational activity, is bringing into the 21st century. Combining the excitement…