Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Wanting to spread a little Christmas cheer to the animals at the Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center? Adopting a shelter pet isn’t the only way to help…
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Keystone Women come home with awards
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Lynn Stafford, Brenda Sorensen and Susan Carabello, all members of the Keystone Federation of Republican Women (KFRW) Club, attended the Florida Federation of Republican Women (FFRW) 2019…
American Legion Post 49 served free breakfast to veterans
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Post 49 prepared and served a bountiful breakfast to local veterans on Veterans Day… and at no charge! The Legionaries and Auxiliary Unit had…
Monticello shows support for its veterans
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Like many towns and communities around the nation, Monticello and Jefferson County residents gathered on the sidewalks of their streets in order to thank veterans, wave American…
Barbecue, live music and axe-throwing at the Jefferson County BBQ Fest
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Live music poured from the lot on North Cherry Street, in Monticello, as people strolled over to the grassy lot on Saturday, Nov. 9 for an evening…
Food, fun and entertainment: Monticello Opera House
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who…
Morris Miller awarded the Silver Beaver Award from SRAC of the Boy Scouts of America
Article Courtesy of Phil Smith Morris Miller was recently awarded the Silver Beaver Award by the Suwannee River Area Council (SRAC) of the Boy Scouts of America. The award is given to…
Bugs, birds and reptiles at the library
Library hosts animal-education show with visiting naturalist Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Lauren Doubek, a naturalist with Animal Tales Southeast, visited the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 31…
“They all carry a piece of my heart”
Christina Floyd shares her love as a foster parent in Jefferson County Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Caring for children who have endured abuse or neglect, and being a role model for…
Mobile Mammography Unit offered local services at recent health fair
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Health and Fitness Center hosted the arrival of Tech Care Mobile Mammograms on Thursday evening, Oct. 17, where it offered mobile digital radiology mammograms to eligible…
Domestic Violence
See something… say something! Stop the pain! Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. Abuse is a sensitive topic. For many individuals, being knowledgeable of or a witness to child or domestic abuse…
Halloween tricks and Halloween treats
Ghostly Trails walking tours October 31 Monticello has a reputation for spooks, ghosts and spirits…and on several Saturday nights leading up to Halloween, residents and visitors will be able to learn more…
Step by Step: local fitness teams recognized during Let’s Walk Florida challenge
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The recent Let’s Walk Florida (LWF) Challenge was a motivating and learning experience for all who participated and for those who attended the wrap-up celebration that was…
Consumer Recalls
RECALL: Blue Bell ice cream Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The weather may be cooling off… but it is still warm enough for Floridians to enjoy a cold, sweet treat. But if…
Wheels on display at Lions Club Car Show
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The second annual Lions Club Car Show, hosted by the Jefferson County Lions Club, was quite the success with 68 entrants proudly showing off their hot rods,…
Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade to be held on Nov. 11
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. American Legion Otto Walker Post 49 will host its annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. for breakfast and 11…
The peanut butter challenge begins again!
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of the year again! You may have spotted the cardboard donation boxes around town, as several locations have been designated as official collection sites…
The great scarecrow takeover: over 40 scarecrows fill downtown Monticello
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. You find them hanging out in front of local businesses, decorating the roadside and standing guard near the Monticello Police Department – each with its own different,…
Breast Cancer Awareness
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and although it is a good time for women everywhere to become aware of this potentially devastating disease, men should…
Wear purple, be a voice: take a stance against domestic violence this month
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Do you know what domestic violence looks like? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the crime is considered to be a willful act of physical…