Category: Community News

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Perry local, artist, blogger and writer Dawn Viola Perez has hundreds of cherished memories that she wants to share. Growing up during the ’70s and ’80s, her…

Gideon Burrell Guest Columnist Recently my Great Grandfather passed away and went to heaven. In his younger years he served in the Army during the Korean war. He was stationed in Germany….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Peggy Brown Seabrooks was born in Orlando and moved to Monticello during her middle school years. After graduating locally, she moved back to Orlando and joined the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The ALDI store on the former Winn Dixie site should be opening soon; the question is how soon. ALDI is playing it close to the vest when…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When was the last time you tested or replaced your smoke detectors? Most house fires are caused by mishaps when cooking, but other fire sources, including heating…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States? According to the World Health Organization, over 720,000 people’s lives are…

Story Submitted Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., will host its Celebrate America Festival powered by Georgia Power from June 20 through July 12, a patriotic three-week event honoring 250 years…

Madelyn Schieder Contributor Today, the McDonald’s Florida Georgia Line Operator’s Association (FGLBU) opened applications for its annual Golden Grants Program. This year, the program will award grants of $2,500 and $5,000 to…

This week’s newspaper has a puzzle page on the theme of cars! There’s a Q&A quiz, a Find the Differences visual challenge, a word search and a mini “Ultimate Car Crossword.” Click here…

American Property Casualty Insurance Association Contributor The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Now is the time to strengthen your property to reduce potential damage and check your insurance coverage to make…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This week we have filled three pages of the newspaper with information about fun things going on locally this summer. There’s a listing of • special library…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R. J. Public Library (375 S. Water St.) will host/show a free virtual workshop on “Common Scams and How to Avoid Them” in connection…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. School’s out, the sun’s shining, and many local families are looking for ways to make the most of their summer vacation. All season long, the Jefferson County…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Flag Day is Sunday, June 14, and American Legion Post 49 of Monticello will be conducting a retirement ceremony for U.S. flags that are no longer serviceable….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Southern Quality Propane, which acquired Morris Propane in 2024, recently relocated its Monticello office to 1246 N. Jefferson Hwy., where they also now have an expanded showroom….

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. AccuWeather, an American media company that provides commercial weather forecasting services worldwide, recently released its 2026 summer forecast, predicting continued drought conditions in the Southeast, energy cost…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. One way that the North Florida Wildlife Center fulfills its mission is through participation in breeding programs for vulnerable species in its care. The center has had…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Watermelon Festival is coming up soon, and with it the annual tradition of the summer show at the Monticello Opera House (MOH). Presented in partnership with…

MAY 29 (Friday) Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry (425 N. Cherry St.) opens at 7:15 a.m. and distributes until the food is gone. Coffee with the Interim County Manager takes place 9…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When the courthouse bell rang at 5 p.m. on May 21, local professionals headed to B Fitness for the latest Monticello Young Professionals Mixer, sponsored by the…