Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that school is out, kids all across Jefferson County are finding new and interesting ways of occupying their time. One group of kids, members of Students…
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Sometimes your pets pick you
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Many animal lovers can relate to the joys of pet ownership. The unconditional love, support and friendship that comes from having pets drives many of us to…
Fish Fry at JSCC!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 15, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a Drive-Thru Fish Fry, starting at 11 a.m. Delicious fish lunches will be served for…
Fourth of July for Fido
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As summer kicks into full-gear, American’s everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot, and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of…
Depot Day planned for July 2
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is hosting their annual open house event called Depot Day at the Historical Lloyd Train Depot on…
2022 Jefferson County Firefighter/EMT of the year!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 21, Jefferson County EMT Isaac Coston was presented with the honorable recognition of being the 2022 Jefferson County Firefighter/EMT of the Year! The award…
Worth the weight
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2019, 27 year old Terez Washington went to his doctor for a regular check up and received some alarming advice. Weighing in at almost 400 pounds,…
Former JCHS coach and Hall of Famer dies
Brent Hall, a former head coach at Jefferson County High School and a Hall of Famer in both the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA), died…
Blue Holler: Keeping Bluegrass Traditions
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Bluegrass fans, mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 25, the Monticello Opera House will be hosting the Southern Music Rising, featuring Blue Holler, South Georgia and North…
McNeill describes modernization of elections office at Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections Justin “Tyler” McNeill spoke at the luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on June 7. McNeill was appointed to…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com. Teen Center Summer Youth Camp Beginning June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday with field trips every other Friday One-time…
Garden club plant sales will fund 4-H camp scholarships
Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Take a quick tour of your yard and you’ll surely see a few spots that would come to life, literally, with…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place yearly on June 15. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) started in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention…
Widmann participates in Honor Flight 2022
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Honor Flight Tallahassee recently provided 77 military veterans with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C., where they visited the monuments raised in honor of their service. Among…
Elections supervisor to speak at June Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Supervisor of Elections Tyler McNeill is scheduled as the guest speaker for the next Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting at noon on Tuesday, June 7,…
CERT Training: 9 courses to get you ready!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that in 95 percent of all emergencies, the victim or bystander provides the first immediate assistance on the scene? If it were you, would…
Health Fair at the Senior Center!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc For anyone wishing to be a little more health-conscious this summer, stop by the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, May 26 between 10 a.m. and noon….
Show and Shine for the Lions Club
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The end of April brings much anticipation. For some, it is the promise of warm weather and long, summer days. For others, it symbolizes the perfect time…
Theater Review: Wait Until Dark delivers classic thrills
Tickets still available for May 20, 21, 22 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Opera House production of Wait Until Dark delivers everything we’d expect from a satisfying thriller –…
Dream Flight honors four local WWII veterans
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Clear blue skies and the vintage Stearman biplane “Yellow Peril” awaited four Jefferson County veterans at the Million Air runway in Tallahassee on April 26. The “Dream…