“A lot of people told me, I needed to go to Monticello.” So said Jody Dean, the head ghost hunter with the Hunting the Dead group. Dean has been “hunting the dead”…
Category: Community News
Let your voice be heard…ask Jefferson County candidates your questions
On Wednesday, July 22, ECB Publishing, Inc. will be publishing a special issue pertaining to the upcoming August 2020 Primary Election. In that issue of the Monticello News, reporters with ECB Publishing…
New to the crew: Lina Nissley
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. The newest team member to the ECB Publishing Inc. crew of reporters and writers is Lina Nissley. She is happy for the opportunity to be interning for…
Scallop Season to start soon!!
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has set the dates for this summer’s bay scallop season on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The season varies depending…
Tree-trimming at the senior center
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When a heavy storm system rolled through Jefferson County towards the end of May, one of the large trees located on the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC)…
Apalachee Regional Planning Council Meeting
Public Service Announcement Meeting Announcement The Apalachee Regional Planning Council announces a meeting to which all persons are invited. The Jefferson County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board will conduct a virtual meeting on…
Community Calendar
debbiesnapp@embarqmail.com or (850) 997-3568 June 3 EaglesWings, a ministry division of First Presbyterian Church, will hold a food giveaway with distribution on Wednesday, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church’s building,…
Remembering the fallen..
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. On Memorial Day, Americans pause to reflect upon their blessings as a nation and the high cost of those blessings for many. On this year’s Memorial Day,…
Teen Center offers summer meals to students
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. While school is out, free meals for local kids will continue as the Jefferson County Teen Center will be this year’s Summer Break Spot for families. Beginning…
Vacation Bible School goes virtual
Brian Saylor Contributor This year, I am especially excited about the Vacation Bible School (VBS) that we will have on Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Virtual summer-adventures with 4-H
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For years, Jefferson County 4-H campers have enjoyed a week at 4-H camps and have participated in day camps in their county. But this summer, those traditional…
Burn ban ends in Jefferson County
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Last weekend, the burn ban that had been enacted over Jefferson County ended. While the burn ban has been canceled, the Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) advises…
Spread the love… donate peanut butter
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. There’s a lot to love about peanut butter. Not only is it incredibly nutritious and nourishing, it is also friendly to tight-budget shoppers and stirs of warm…
Wolf Creek reopens!
Local shelter and humane society reopens to public after COVID-19 closure Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, May 14, the Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (of the Jefferson County Humane Society)…
Adoption Report: Madison
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison, a Black Mouth Cur mix, cuts an impressive figure when she stands at attention. With her long legs and slim build, this dog would be a…
Kittens, kittens, who wants a kitten?
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Kittens can be found almost anywhere, this time of year especially, and Mama Kitty is no exception to the rule. This particular mother cat showed up at…
Local churches plan for reopening and returning to the pews
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Does your church affiliation have plans for reopening its doors for worship services, Bible studies, children’s activities, other events or meetings? If you would like the Monticello…
Food Giveaways for county residents
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. During these trying times of unemployment caused by the coronavirus pandemic many household are suffering with lack of food for a decent sit-down meal. Because of this,…
United Way gives big to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, May 6, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) was visited by two members of the United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) as the charitable…
National Poppy Day is May 22
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. National Poppy Day was brought to life when the American Legion requested that the United States Congress designate the Friday before Memorial Day as a special day…