Jefferson County Emergency Management Contributor Second Harvest of the Big Bend, in partnership with United Way of the Big Bend, will host a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Commodities will…
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Part 3 of Palmetto Pioneers series just released
Story Submitted Local author and historian Cindy Roe Littlejohn has announced the release of her highly anticipated third book in the Palmetto Pioneers series, “Yankees in the Courthouse: A Florida Civil War…
Keeping our communities clean on National Recycling Day
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. When Americans toss their bottles, cans and cardboard into their blue bins this week, few realize they are taking part in a tradition nearly a century in…
Car Show proceeds presented to Big Bend Hospice
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello CarQuest Customer Appreciation Day and Car Show on Nov. 1, 2025, drew entries for 65 vehicles. A steady crowd came out on the sunny fall…
Community Thanksgiving Dinner is free
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Any and all who are near Monticello on Thanksgiving Day are invited to partake of the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, provided at no charge at the Methodist…
Events for Nov. 14-17
NOVEMBER 14 (Friday) The Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at 420 W. Washington St. NOVEMBER 15 (Saturday) CANCELLED: St. Phillip Community Center Fish Fry – For more information, contact Marie Plummer-Riou…
Big Bend Hospice offers comforting holiday events locally
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice, a Seven Oaks Health Company, has planned three events in Jefferson County to support anyone grieving during the upcoming holidays. The first is a…
Veterans Day Breakfast draws overflowing crowd
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Otto M. Walker American Legion Post #49 offered a Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11, and despite sub-freezing temperatures, more than 130 people are estimated to…
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Harley
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Harley! She’s a beautiful 6-year-old black and white pointer with a heart full of love and energy. Harley is wonderful with children, great with other dogs…
Community supports ongoing food drive to benefit JCS students
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. According to the USDA, nearly 14 million, or one in five children in the United States experienced food insecurity in 2023. Not knowing where one’s next meal…
Events for Nov. 11-13
NOVEMBER 11 (Tuesday) Otto M. Walker Post #49 (1065 S. Water St.)hosts a free Veterans Day Breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m., with meal, guest speaker and raffle drawings. The Woman’s Club meets…
Eight ways to honor veterans
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans…
Local hen adopts endangered crane chick and other avian news from the Wildlife Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When you’re caring for 75 birds representing 37 different species, there’s almost daily some exciting avian news to share. That’s the case for the North Florida Wildlife…
American Legion donates to Never Alone Foundation
When American Legion Post 49 hosted the Third District Bi-monthly Meeting on Oct. 4, a $2,000 donation was made by the district to Mary Reichardt, founder and president of the Never Alone…
Monticello Christmas vendor and parade applications are available now
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s festive holiday celebration for 2025 – an All-American Monticello Christmas – is set to take place downtown on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 8:30…
Coffee with a Vet is Nov. 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CowHaus Coffee Co. and American Legion Post 49 are joining forces to offer a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 9…
Help is available for Veterans
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who have served in the military, life after service can carry its own set of unique challenges. Some of these challenges, such as post traumatic…
Free chamber concert to be held at Monticello Woman’s Club Nov. 20
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA), in partnership with Fundación Tocando Puertas para Abrir Futuros, a cultural exchange program that offers opportunities for musically-inclined youth, is sponsoring…
Fish Fry planned to support St. Phillip Community Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UPDATE Nov.10,2025: This event had to be cancelled. The St. Phillip Community Center plans to hold its annual Fall Fish Fry fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 15,…
“It’s time to move on”: Stewart’s Station says goodbye after 43 years
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Stewart’s Full Service Gas Station, a cornerstone of Monticello’s courthouse circle for 43 years, has closed its doors. As the last of its kind in the county,…