Category: Community News

Submitted by Merry Ann Frisby The first free medical clinic, Shepherds Hands was held at Christ Episcopal Church in Monticello on Tuesday April 5. Both patients and volunteers were well pleased. Shepherds…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Booklovers, history buffs and others simply interested in learning more about early Monticello and its native sons will want to attend the book-signing event that local author…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, on April 22, people around the world turn their attentions to the thing that keeps us all grounded… the Earth. Our planet is the one…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Are your flower beds bursting with self-propagating plants? Are your hands full of quality cuttings from your recent spring gardening? Is your fruit tree putting out saplings?…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Amidst the giggles and delighted exultations of children and grown ups alike, the Jefferson County Recreation Park, located at 1380 Mamie Scott Dr., in Monticello, came alive…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 9, amidst the kick-off spring ball games, the Jefferson County Recreation Park held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new concession stand. The new…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rotary Youth Camp of North Florida (RYC) is accepting applications for its annual summer camp through May 15. The camp theme for 2022 is Knights of the…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday evening, March 11, Rock Bottom Seafood and Grill employees were cleaning up after a busy dinner service, when they discovered a ring amongst the debris…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Between 2013 and 2019, there have been 2,100 mass shootings in the United States, responsible for the deaths of over 2,400 people, and the injuries of over…

by Patricia Smith Contributor The American Freedom Convoy of truckers were expected to be driving through Jefferson County on Mar. 5. The nationwide planned convoy started out in California and is scheduled…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In February, Linda Roberts Naylor retired from running her Badcock Home Furniture & More store in Monticello and sold the dealership to Felix A. “Andy” Johnston III….

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. ECB Publishing staff is growing! We would like to welcome a new member of our wonderful team! Lori Leskanic was born in Pennsylvania, and moved to St….

Deadline to submit is March 31   Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All middle and high school students who live in Jefferson County are eligible to enter an essay contest sponsored by…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Feb. 16, the Kiwanis Club of Monticello welcomed Captain Carl Hackney of the Royal Armoured Corps in the British Army as their guest speaker. Kiwanis…

Aucilla Research Institute Contributor The Aucilla Research Institute has been recently awarded two 2020 Hurricane Michael relief grants, subgrants of the Department of the Interior National Park Service, to be administered by…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce meeting on Feb. 1 was packed to overflowing with members and guests eager to hear County Commissioner Chris Tuten speak on…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast continues to draw a steady crowd each month, and Feb. 3 was no exception. The Monticello Kiwanis Club members hosted and prepared…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Feb. 11, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 170-mile journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every Florida service…

Free Talk for the Tallahassee area, Saturday, February 5, 2022, 2:00 pm Does it feel like life has been turned upside-down these days, that there is nothing normal, safe or dependable? Have…