Category: Community News

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Feb. 23, 2026, local veterans and other community members gathered at the Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas Memorial on West Washington Street for the annual commemoration of…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last November, the Jefferson Crochet Club donated seven handmade, crocheted baby blankets with matching hats to the Jefferson Pregnancy Center as a community project. Now they’ve done…

Dave Hodges National Railway Historical Society, Inc. The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Inc. extends a cordial invitation to rail history fans and residents to the organization’s free…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Industrial Park recently became the site of a special presentation, when an XPO driver who works out of the company’s Monticello service center reached…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A Community Clean-up, organized by the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee, is planned for Saturday, March 7, starting at 8:30 a.m. Interested residents are invited to gather…

Michelle Milligan Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections The Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections Office invites the community to join us for a very special and meaningful occasion: Flagpole/Flag Raising Dedication and Vote…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As we settle into spring, Jefferson County’s 75th annual Watermelon Festival is only a few short months away. This year’s festival theme will be “Stars, Slices &…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. February is American Heart Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) is offering resources and free screenings to help you keep a healthy…

FEBRUARY 20 (Friday) A Second Harvest Mobile Food Distribution takes place at Greater Fellowship M. B. Church (690 Cypress St.) from 9 a.m. until food is gone. The Rotary Club meets at…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Monticello City Manager Kurt Mackiewicz as the guest speaker for its monthly member luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The chamber’s…

Florida Run for the Fallen came through Jefferson County on Friday, Feb. 6, stopping at each mile marker to honor military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty since…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post #49 will be offering a free All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. In addition to pancakes, the menu…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) mixers are networking opportunities sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. These events are planned every two or three months as a…

Metro Media Arriving months after the holiday season and right around the end of winter, spring break comes at the perfect time for families and students. A winter spent largely indoors can…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. As Spay and Neuter Awareness month is observed across the nation in February, local animal shelters, rescue organizations and veterinarians highlight their messages to residents about doing…

FEBRUARY 16 (Monday) The Magnolia Garden Circle meets at 11 a.m. for lunch and an educational program. All are welcome to attend. For information about this month’s meeting place, call Leonia Maresch…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) welcomed members and local history enthusiasts to their annual meeting at 6 p.m. This event serves as…

Story Submitted At its meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, Chairman David Ward welcomed those recently elected to join the Monticello Opera House Board of Directors. Brian Bachman, Corin Bachman, David Baucum, Jason…

FEBRUARY 10 (Tuesday) All Democrats in Jefferson County are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library…