Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Families who are looking for a fun and memorable night out will not want to miss the Diamonds and Denim Spring Fling Dance! The dance, put on…
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Clothed With Joy gives away 75 pair of shoes to local youth
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Clothed With Joy held a “Free Shoe Day” on Saturday, Feb. 22 at its facility located in the Adult Education building at the old Jefferson County High…
American Legion and Auxiliary to hold fish fry on March 14
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The American Legion Post 49 and Auxiliary Unit will hold their annual Mullet Fish Fry fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the…
Need a ride? 211 Big Bend offering free rides to Jefferson County residents
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The 211 Big Bend, a human service information and assistance organization located in the North Florida Big Bend area, recently announced that they will be teaming up…
Comedians and rock stars to tour at Wild Adventures this summer
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Starting on the first week of March, Valdosta, Ga. theme park, Wild Adventures, will reopen for their 2020 season of rides, thrills, animal exhibits and concerts. From…
Playing the thinking man’s game…
Poker Tournament returns to Jefferson County this weekend Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the most popular forms of poker is coming to Jefferson County for a return of the annual…
Black History Month event spotlights local talent
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The history of African-Americans was recognized and honored at a Black History Month presentation on Saturday, Feb. 22. The presentation was titled “The Black Migration,” and included…
Author tells the tale of rural North Florida during the Civil War
Diane Swearingen visits Monticello Kiwanis Club to discuss her book Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. “I have recited every story in my mind a hundred times over to keep their voices from…
Local Veterans clean the Boots Thomas Veterans Memorial
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Several members of local veteran groups were on-hand to help with the cleanup at the Boots Thomas Veterans Memorial site, on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Though there wasn’t…
Want to work with the U.S. Census Bureau?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States Census Bureau, in preparation for the upcoming 2020 Census, is hiring for a variety of local positions that will be instrumental in preparing this…
Stories of Black American history to be told this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The history of Black Americans will be the focus of an upcoming event that will be presented by Perceptions Consulting on Saturday, Feb. 22. Through storytelling, music,…
Bidding Jefferson farewell
It’s hard for me to believe that I have been working here in Jefferson County for three years. It has been a wonderful experience working in this community and partnering with wonderful…
The adoption story of Jonathan Saylor
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, one-year-old Jonathan Ryan Saylor became his parents’ son. While most families are born, some families have a unique story that doesn’t involve birth,…
PAL: Changing lives, setting new courses for local youth
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When people hear of the Police Athletic League (PAL), they think of the organization’s reputation for sports and boxing. Historically, the PAL organization has been a place…
Crime Beat
Daniel Lee McConnell, 44; arrested Tuesday, Jan. 14. Charged with simple assault with intention to do violence. Bond set at $250. Released on Jan. 16. Sarah Kathleen Zinn, 28; arrested Tuesday, Jan….
Girl Scouts to sell cookies this Friday
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Haven’t got your Girl Scout cookie fix yet? The Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle will again be selling cookies this weekend at the Pizza Hut restaurant,…
Upcoming library events
Cultural experiences, STEM crafts, gospel sings and more! Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has plenty of enriching programs, activities and workshops planned for the…
Visitors tour properties that tell the story of Jefferson County’s African-American history
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In late January, a tour of Jefferson County Historical Black Properties took place with a group of visiting state representatives from Gainesville. Leading the tour of Historical…
Senior Center’s February calendar of events
Compiled by Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For the month of February, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) has put together a calendar of daily, weekly and special events that will focus…
Barbara Sheats celebrated her 90th birthday!
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Longtime resident and hospice volunteer Barbara Sheats celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 1 with family and friends at the Monticello Woman’s Club. Nearly 100 guests…