Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year marks the third annual memorial softball tournament for Reed Curry, a 15 year old boy who passed away on Nov 19, 2020. On that fateful…
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Find heirloom plants at Goodwood’s Fall Plant Sale, Oct. 21 & 28
Rose Rodriguez Goodwood Museum & Gardens Finally! Fall is here and it’s time to get back in the garden. Not only is it more pleasant to work in the cooler temperatures, but…
Lions Club to host Car Show
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson County Lions Club will be hosting their Annual Car Show from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Lions Club is a…
Clemon Alexander to be honored in ceremony at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A “Remembrance and Honor” Ceremony for Clemon Alexander will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS), located at…
TLC to celebrate 16th anniversary with nationally known Christian comedian
Submitted by Tim and Beverly Buchholtz Transforming Life Church, located in the Lloyd area, is excited to have well-known and sought after Christian comedian Justin N. Fennell coming to perform at their…
Meet Your Neighbor – Addyson Wheeler
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Addyson Wheeler, a young Jefferson County resident with big goals and a bright future. She originally lived in Boston, Ga., but she says that her family…
I LOVE 4-H!!!
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…
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…