Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Two 4-H Day Camps, one for campers aged 5-7, and one for campers aged 8-9, were put on by the Jefferson County Extension office this summer for…
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Is your item being recalled?
Compiled by: John Willoughby Chairs Ross stores are recalling approximately 2,300 bistro chairs. The chair’s frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs…
Splish ~N~ Splash Pet Grooming opens with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly opened Splish ~N~ Splash Pet Grooming, on Saturday, July 28. Happy attendees, both…
A happy ending for a Mastiff named Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, July 19, Jefferson County Animal Control and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were involved in securing a large mastiff that was roaming the area of…
Author writes novel set in Monticello
Award winning author George Encizo makes Monticello the star of his latest novel Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. “For reasons known only to him, Francis Teague hadn’t told anyone about his adolescent…
Chamber members meet newcomers
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce members and their guests were introduced to newcomers to the area during the July Chamber meeting: Tom and Suzie Isphording and…
RECALL ALERT: Five Foods Recalled Due to Salmonella in Whey Powder
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Various food items have been recalled after Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI) voluntarily recalled a whey powder ingredient that AMPI produced due to concerns about salmonella in…
The Moon arrives in Monticello
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Wednesday, June 18 was a special day for Monticello; it was the day that the Moon was presented to Monticello at the Jefferson County Library. Courtesy of…
131 year old bell at tolls at Christ Episcopal Church
On Sept. 1, 2002, the secretary at Christ Episcopal Church in Monticello, printed out 2,996 names. She cut the sheets of names and placed them in a basket. The big yellow buses…
Jennifer Page steps into new role as Dean of Academic Affairs at North Florida Community College
Story submitted Jennifer Page stepped onto the North Florida Community College campus as a student, recently graduated from Suwannee High School, in 1995 and essentially began her NFCC career. She began accumulating…
Finding the Lost, One Puppy at a Time
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On September 11, 1995, a little boy in south Florida was abducted. Unfortunately, Jimmy Ryce’s family would never see him alive again. Ryce’s attacker and abductor went…
JCSO’s New Captain: Gerald Knetch
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this year, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Captain Massey stepped down from his role in order to pursue the upcoming office of Sheriff. This left an…
Carquest Retail Auto Parts hosted Chamber After 5
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Carquest Retail Auto Parts held the monthly Chamber After 5 during their Ribbon Cutting event on July 19 at Carquest’s new location, 1321 South Jefferson Street, in…
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary to hold weekend fundraisers
Debbie Snapp, , ECB Publishing, Inc. SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary will hold weekend Yard Sale fundraisers beginning this Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through…
Coast to Coast Florida’s Longest Yard Sale
Fall Flea Across Florida Sept. 14 and 15 Story Submitted The 16th Flea Across Florida is just two months away. So, now is the time to start planning your sale. Flea Across…
Independence Day celebrations light up Monticello
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. Fireworks were ablaze after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, July 4 at Tiger Stadium, with hundreds of onlookers oohing and aahing as each new display was set off….
Dining with Diabetes Classes Start Again Soon
According to the American Diabetes Association, 9.4 percent of the United States population, around 30.3 million people, have diabetes and diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death the US. Of those…
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