Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Janet Sampson, who manages donor relations and special events across the panhandle for Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, spoke at Altrusa International of Monticello on Thursday, March 23….
Category: Community News
Monticello welcomes Kluckers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone who regularly drives along U.S. Highway 19 South in Monticello has surely been witnessing the steady transformation of Chicken Delite into Kluckers Famous Fried Chicken &…
Pretty in Pink at Goodwood
Rose Rodriguez Goodwood Garden Volunteer What’s in a name? Dianthus Bath’s Pink, Pink swamp milkweed, Indian pinks. These are just a few of the hundreds of plants offered at Goodwood’s Spring Plant…
Ribbon Cutting for Emerald’s Southern Boutique
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 23, Monticello citizens gathered around the entrance of new business, Emerald’s Southern Boutique, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome them to the Monticello…
The Monticello Emporium cuts the red ribbon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed The Monticello Emporium into the local business community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 16. Proprietors Keith and Nancy…
Chamber hears latest from Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During the March 7 program for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon, members and guests heard an overview and update on the Florida Trust for Historic…
Second Harvest brings “rainbow of foods” program to senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than 50 people came out to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center on Monday, March 20, for a Produce Market and Nutrition Education program that included an…
City sewer treatment plant to go green
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. More than three years after Monticello officials began pursuing the installation of a 500 kW solar array at the wastewater treatment plant to…
Monticello Chiropractic Center now open
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, March 21, Monticello became the beneficiary of a brand new chiropractic office. Joseph Herring, owner and chiropractor of Madison Chirotherapy, has opened up a secondary…
Sunshine just ain’t what it used to be in the Sunshine State
National Sunshine Week has been celebrated every March since 2005. It is supposed to be a celebration of your right as a citizen to know and see the inner workings of government….
Brynwood celebrates Black History and recognizes Employee of the Year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Staff, residents and volunteers at Brynwood Health & Rehabilitation Center came together to bring awareness to Black History on Feb. 22. Their celebration included special food, recognitions,…
ACA BETA Club hosts outreach for local animal shelter
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last month, the Aucilla Christian Academy BETA club put together a community outreach drive with local animal shelter, Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, as the beneficiary. The…
Seeing the ART in the Barnhart family
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The land at 68 Barnhart Rd. has been many things for the Barnhart family over the years. Dorothy Barnhart, sitting in front of her home on Feb….
Locals gather to remember “Boots” Thomas and Iwo Jima
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Feb. 23, the Boots Thomas Memorial Park Foundation held its annual ceremony to mark the 1945 Battle for Iwo Jima in World War II and hear…
Don’t miss the Monticello ShamROCK Block Party
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Friday evening, Experience Monticello is hosting the first of what they say will be an annual St. Patrick’s Day block party, and all are welcome to…
Community Agro-Fair Day at the Jefferson County Library
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 18, the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library will be hosting a Community Agro-Fair Day, in honor of the launch of their Spring Seed…
Be aware of sexual abuse – Know the facts –
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Every nine minutes, that victim is a child. These startling statistics are compiled every five years by RAINN.org, also…
Monticello’s March Second Saturday is this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Saturday, March 11, marks the second Saturday in the month of March. This means that this weekend, the Monticello community will come alive with special talents,…
Ribbon Cutting at the Bishop House
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 2, friends, family and members of the community gathered with Erik and Amy Paul at noon to celebrate the official opening of the Bishop…
Chris Tomlin coming to Valdosta
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Dove and Grammy award-winning artist Chris Tomlin will be in concert at CrossPointe Church in Valdosta, Ga., on Wednesday, March 8, beginning at 7 p.m. The church…