Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, mail carriers with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) hold a Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The drive functions through the donations of people…
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Parkinson’s Care Partner Summit to be held on May 16
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Parkinson’s Foundation will host a virtual 2020 Care Partner Summit on Saturday, May 16 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. This event is to provide care partners…
Do you have a heart for exotic animals?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC), in Lamont, is currently in urgent need of donations to support their rescued and critically endangered animals. The NFWC is a…
Meet the senior center’s new director Audria Flowers
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In March, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) welcomed a new director to its leadership staff as Audria Flowers joined the team as the center’s executive director….
Blood Drive to be held Wednesday at The First Bank
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. As we navigate these trying times, the need for a ready blood supply continues. Donated blood has a limited shelf life and needs to be replenished. OneBlood…
Kitten Season is here and help is needed now!
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. As winter draws to a close and the weather begins to warm, many female cats are in heat and 60 days later, they begin giving birth to…
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,…
Masked do-gooders
Chamber of Commerce volunteers sew masks to be given away Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s staff and volunteers are busy making much-needed cotton face masks for…
OneBlood seeking plasma donors
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. At any time of the year, there is a need for blood donors. During this time of year, when we are fighting the coronavirus pandemic, there is…
The spirit of nursing… Michelle Miller and Kristi Land
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. MICHELLE MILLER Before Michelle Miller started working at Honey Lake Clinic, she was not looking for another job. Today, at the clinic, Miller (a RN and BSN)…
Chalking sidewalks, an interesting pastime
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. With the permission of the Jefferson County Recreation Department and Park Director Mike Holm, a park-goer created a chalk alphabet and hop-scotch obstacle courses for herself and…
Young Farmers: join the Farm Foundation’s Young Farmer Accelerator Program
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Young Farmers are invited to take part in a year-long series of interactive learning and networking experiences that will be offered by the Farm Foundation’s Young Farmer…
OneBlood seeking plasma donors
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. At any time of the year, there is a need for blood donors. During this time of year, when we are fighting the coronavirus pandemic, there is…
Letters Home… Want some tomato sauce on your bap?
Letters Home is a guest column written by freelance artist and former Monticello News employee, Kate Frizzell. You can read previously published letters or send in questions by visiting dotstronaut.com/letters. A couple…
In need of aid: the Monticello Opera House
MOH needs your support now more than ever! Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Right now is an unprecedented time for our community, and the local theatre community has been hit especially hard….
Living local, living rural
New homebuyer chooses to set roots in Jefferson County Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the frequent economic issues facing small, rural communities in the United States is the lack of…
Helpful resources for Jefferson County residents
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. According to Brent Couch, community engagement coordinator for the Lighthouse Health Plan, his organization has put together a Community Resource Guide for Jefferson County locals to reference…
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary fundraiser winner
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The winner of a handmade quillow from the SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary fundraiser was Joanne Barker, an employee of Swann Insurance Agency. Barker was one of the…
Artist feature: Heather Ainsley
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Heather Ainsley is one of the talented minds of Jefferson County who use their creative abilities to construct beautiful works of art. Ainsley, who moved to the…
Cleaning up the Veteran’s Memorial and cemetery sites
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County resident Morry Sledge is diligent regarding the cleaning up of the Boots Thomas Veteran’s Memorial Park, which can be found on Highway 90, as well…