Category: Community News

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Most Jefferson County students are now out of school for winter break. With the kids enjoying a respite until they return to the classroom the second week…

Story Submitted American Book Fest has announced the winners and finalists of the 22nd Annual Best Book Awards (BBA), one of the world’s largest international book award programs for mainstream, indie and…

In 1897, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon, a coroner’s assistant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, was asked a question by his then eight-year-old daughter, Virginia, which many a parent has been asked before: whether…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, Dec. 13 was a busy day for the volunteers of FL Cares and Monticello’s American Legion Post 49. The groups collaborated to provide free repairs to…

DECEMBER 18 (Thursday) Second Harvest offers free food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon at 379 Bethpage Rd. in Wacissa (Bethpage M.B. Church). Story time with read-alouds, activities and crafts for preschoolers…

On Saturday, Dec. 13 Wreaths Across America took place at the Tallahassee National Cemetery (TNC). Monticello’s American Legion Post 49 attended the annual event and donated funds for the wreaths, which were…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. On behalf of the Cemetery Restoration and Preservation Society of North Florida, Inc., a headstone dedication ceremony was held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. at New…

Metro Media Motor vehicles have come a long way since the days of the Model T. Safety features in particular have undergone significant enhancements over the last several decades. Improvements in airbags,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Work on Monticello’s latest mural began Monday, Dec. 15. The wildlife mural, which was funded by a grant from T-Mobile, is the work of Jason Tetlack of…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc.    For many years, Mary Martha Santerfeit has worked with the written word. The former Postmaster in Lee, Fla. was also the Assistant Editor of the Mayo…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Animal Tales Holiday Edition welcomed 35 attendees on Saturday, Dec. 13, to the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, offering families a festive and educational encounter…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking for a new furry friend? The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center has plenty of animals who are eagerly awaiting their new home….

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc.   After a bittersweet finish in 2024, one Monticello native firefighter, Gene Henry (GH) Liford, returned to the Firefighter Challenge circuit this year with renewed drive, a…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking to add a little extra joy to your holiday season? Debbie Snapp of Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary is opening her doors to families ready to welcome a…

Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects that will help strengthen…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holiday season underway, many shoppers are searching for gifts that will be appreciated long after the wrapping paper is gone. Practical gifts often carry the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Jefferson Crochet Club had its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, they did something special for the community. Seven handmade, crocheted baby blankets with matching…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. On Nov. 22, vendors at the Monticello Market came together to honor Pam and Barry Kelly with a gift basket filled with market products, a gesture of…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Chamber of Commerce’s Student Leadership Academy, in partnership with the Monticello Kiwanis Club, completed construction of a wheelchair ramp on Monday, Nov. 24, at 2286 Lloyd…