Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last month, a standard four bay kennel was delivered to the Jefferson County Animal Control facility. This incredible new addition was provided through generous donations collected and…
Category: Community News
October Chamber luncheon to feature Second Harvest
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will take place at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at First Methodist Church Family Ministry Center…
Post-hurricane assistance available for businesses
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Small business owners might be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA is helping small businesses and households that suffered damage…
Interim Clerk of Court appointed
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. J.C. O’Steen has just been appointed Interim Clerk of Court, following the arrest of former Jefferson County Clerk, Kirk Reams, who was arrested Wednesday on allegations of…
Senator Simon gives Idalia relief update at Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane Idalia bumped the regular luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce one week later than usual, to Tuesday, Sept. 12. Whatever Florida District 3…
Historical home damaged by storm
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Citizens of Monticello are well-acquainted with historical homes, as the general downtown area is full of historically significant buildings that are seemingly aon display for the community…
The chance to “bee” the best!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In coordination with this year’s Farm Tour, GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center is hosting a Beehive Painting Contest! Here’s everything you need to know! There are…
Katrina Richardson speaks at Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Close to 1,000 tourism industry professionals, advertising agencies, travel experts and state leaders gathered in Orlando on Sept. 6-8 for the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Representing…
ARI offers free public conference “Arrowheads to Aerospace”
Oct. 13-14 at the Monticello Opera House Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s own Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) welcomes the public to its free conference on Friday, Oct. 13, through Saturday,…
Newspapers in Education – Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The…
Clerk of Court Kirk Reams arrested
Jefferson County Clerk of Court Kirk Reams was arrested on Wednesday afternoon (Sept 20) on charges of grand theft and fraud. Reams, as confirmed by his attorney, David Collins, is facing charges…
After Idalia: Robinson family cooks up a storm
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. While designated public service entities like the Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Police Department, The American Red Cross, Second Harvest of the Big Bend, FEMA and the National Guard…
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept. 15
Submitted by Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 For years, The American Legion supported a National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is now recognized annually on the third Friday of September. This…
Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When a dangerous storm heads our way, we all know it’s time to prepare. We stock food and water, trim trees, make sure our vehicles have plenty…
Keystone Federated Republican Women celebrates five-year anniversary
Submitted by Keystone Federated Republican Women The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) celebrated their five-year anniversary on July 24 in lieu of their regular meeting format. The KFRW members wore their red…
Second Saturday fun in the sun!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 12, the Monticello Merchants hosted yet another Second Saturday event, celebrating the best of Monticello vendors and small businesses in the downtown area. With…
Monticello family makes 4-H/Labo connection
Submitted by Tessia Brookins Every summer, States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs welcome approximately 300 students from Japan or Korea to spend a month with American families. The Brookins family hosted our 5th…
Veterans treated to cup o’ joe and info
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Parking spaces were filling up at 9:30 around the Courthouse Circle in Monticello on Friday morning, Aug. 25. Inside the corner coffee shop, tables and coffee cups…
Free health clinic on Sept. 5
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…