Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In October 2018, Hurricane Michael tore through North Florida, devastating all those who lived in several Florida counties west of Leon and Jefferson County. While relief poured…
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Love and Kindness Disabled and Elderly Care: making a difference in care-taking
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Vanita Bowick Nembhard, the owner of Love and Kindness Disabled and Elderly Care, has been assisting in the care-taking of others since she was very young. As…
Monticello is a nationally recognized Tree City
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, on the third Friday in January, the City of Monticello plants trees in celebration of National Arbor Day in Florida. The City of Monticello has…
Jefferson County Sexual Offenders Directory 2019
The Wednesday, January 30 edition of the Monticello News includes a map, mugshots and overview of 45 sexual offenders and predators that are registered as living in Jefferson County. One is currently…
Jefferson County Spelling Bee Champions
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. During the evening of Thursday, Jan. 24, the students from Jefferson Somerset and Aucilla Christian Academy gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Monticello to compete against…
Presentation on wildlife stewardship at Chamber meeting on Tuesday
plus other Chamber announcements Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon meeting will be held at 12 p.m. on the first Tuesday, Feb. 5, at…
Jefferson Somerset holds spelling bee
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Many American adults have memories of spelling bees when they were children and students. The activity of a spelling bee is almost as American as apple pie; one…
Gleaming and glowing at the library
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. “Glow hard or go home,” was written on the wall with vibrantly colored, glowing tape. Floating near the ceiling were brilliantly pigmented balloons that glowed underneath the…
Local musician receives prestigious state award
Lazaro AlemanECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County resident Jane Wells Scott is one of four recipients of the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards – a recognition given annually to standout folk artists and…
The Pop Tab Initiative: Collect pop tabs, support families
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Is your school classroom, Sunday school or civic group looking for a community project? Throughout the year, the Jefferson County Farm Bureau office is collecting pop tabs….
Daughter of Monticello couple admitted to U.S. Supreme Court
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Troy and Gretchen Avera, both influential members of the Monticello community, are pleased to announce the admittance of their daughter, Attorney Stephanie (Avera) Goodbar to the United…
Our Town Photo Contest
Story Submitted The Monticello Opera House, with help from the Chamber of Commerce and the Monticello News, is sponsoring a photo contest for high school students. The Opera House is presenting Thornton…
Bailar leaves legacy of service
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The irrepressible Rev. Dick Bailar may have lost his eyesight, but not his joie de vivre or silver tongue. A regular at Jefferson County Commission meetings for…
Chamber to offer hiking tours thanks to Aucilla Research Institute
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Tuesday afternoon meeting on January 8. The speaker was George Cole, one of several volunteer professors, with Aucilla…
For the victims of abuse: domestic violence advocate and counselor speaks to Monticello Woman’s Club
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club welcomed in their first meeting of the New Year with a special visit by a member of the Jefferson County Refuge House as…
Jan 12: Monticello Homestead Exchange
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Homestead Exchange will be held this Saturday, January 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tractor Supply on South Jefferson Street. Vendors will have…
Bring them home: find your four-legged friend at weekend adoption fair
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year in the United States, approximately 6.5 million animals enter animal shelters around the nation. Frequently, animals are turned over to shelters due to the animal…
Over $300 raised for Refuge House
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. During the month of December, a little booth at downtown Monticello’s Two Sisters…New Beginnings ventured to raise funds for the Jefferson County Refuge House. Oona Fessenden, a…
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office: bringing holiday spirit and sharing the JOY
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Several individuals within Jefferson County contributed in making 2018’s Christmas a special time for children and families within the county. Leading the effort was the Jefferson Outreach…
Victorian Christmas Tea raises funds for the Jefferson County Historical Association
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. On December 16, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) sponsored a Victorian Christmas Tea, hosted by board member Terry Merritt at her historic home, the Pasco house….
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