Crystal Putnam Contributor The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49, of Monticello, participated in Flea Across Florida with a successful yard sale and drawing. We would like to thank our generous donors and…
Category: Community News
Two local men found guilty in Circuit Court
Justin Oliver incarcerated for burglary with assault Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Justin Oliver of Monticello, Fla., born May 29, 1988, pled no contest on March 14, 2023, to a charge of…
Summer Camp and VBS Directory
Healthy Kids Camp UF/IFAS – Jefferson Ages 10-15 May 30 – June 2 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities: Hands-on food prep, cooking, nutrition education, gardening Cost: $20 (10 spaces) Register by…
Meet your neighbor – Adrian Hawkins
Justin Trumpet ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Adrian Hawkins, a Tampa native whose family moved to Monticello, Fla., in 2004. He works for Tri-Eagle Sales, where he delivers beverages to grocery stores….
Register now for Pickett Lake Camp
Cheryl Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Many children in North Florida have fond memories of attending Bible camp for kids at Pickett Lake in Brandford, Fla. Pickett Lake is a Christian camp and…
Monticello getting ready for another fun-filled Second Saturday
Denise Vickers- Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Merchants Association is once again bringing the residents and visitors of Jefferson and surrounding counties together in downtown Monticello when they present their next…
Flag Squad builds leaders at Greenville Elementary
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. About 50 to 60 Greenville Elementary students in grades two through six have become active participants in the school’s new Flag Squad. Principal Kathryn Bridges started the…
Local kids make music video “Jesus, Nuff Said”
Submitted by Restored Glory Christian Center The Unstoppable Glory Kids, the children’s ministry of Restored Glory Christian Center (RGCC) in Monticello, has released a new music video entitled “Jesus, Nuff Said.” The…
JCSO officer recognized by VFW
Denise Vickers-Leon ECB Publishing, Inc. At a ceremony held on Tuesday, April 25, Corporal Joe Garrison was presented with the Correctional Officer of the Year Award by Kent Watson of VFW Post…
Girls of Royalty hosts workshop for Child Abuse Awareness Month
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 29, the Girls of Royalty is holding a special workshop in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month. The workshop will take place at 11…
Summer Camp and VBS Directory
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com. Teen Center Youth Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6-15 June 3 – July 28 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m….
A dock-diving dynamic
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It all started with the Monticello Watermelon Festival six years ago. Caitlin Harrison had brought her dog, Caliber, to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the…
Free health clinic on May 2
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…
Locals get “flushed” to support local causes
Brian Bachman Rotary International of Monticello “You have been flushed.” That is the greeting that will be given to some Jefferson County locals this month along with a special porcelain decorative piece…
Starling Musings to hold Grand Opening on May 2
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There has been much afoot in the small storefront attached to Tupelo’s Bakery & Cafe, and many may be wondering what new shop will take the place…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Face of Child Abuse Submitted by Florida Guardian Ad Litem Office More than 574 abused and neglected children live within the Second Judicial Circuit, which includes Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla, Franklin, Gadsden…
VFW holds flag retirement event at senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With time, even the best cared-for American flags become faded, worn and even torn after waving the red, white and blue through years of heat, rain and…
Ponderings…The chances we don’t take
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This past week, I partnered with a local entrepreneur and will have my artwork featured in his brand new gallery, which is located in the storefront connected…
Free Heart Health Self-Monitoring Program starts April 6
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer,” because there are often no symptoms that signify when an individual is suffering from it, which…
Conexon’s Bobby Hutchinson to speak at April Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has invited Bobby Hutchinson, regional sales executive with Conexon Connect, to be the guest speaker at its luncheon on Tuesday, April…