Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Troy and Gretchen Avera, both influential members of the Monticello community, are pleased to announce the admittance of their daughter, Attorney Stephanie (Avera) Goodbar to the United…
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Our Town Photo Contest
Story Submitted The Monticello Opera House, with help from the Chamber of Commerce and the Monticello News, is sponsoring a photo contest for high school students. The Opera House is presenting Thornton…
Bailar leaves legacy of service
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The irrepressible Rev. Dick Bailar may have lost his eyesight, but not his joie de vivre or silver tongue. A regular at Jefferson County Commission meetings for…
Chamber to offer hiking tours thanks to Aucilla Research Institute
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Tuesday afternoon meeting on January 8. The speaker was George Cole, one of several volunteer professors, with Aucilla…
For the victims of abuse: domestic violence advocate and counselor speaks to Monticello Woman’s Club
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club welcomed in their first meeting of the New Year with a special visit by a member of the Jefferson County Refuge House as…
Jan 12: Monticello Homestead Exchange
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Homestead Exchange will be held this Saturday, January 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tractor Supply on South Jefferson Street. Vendors will have…
Bring them home: find your four-legged friend at weekend adoption fair
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year in the United States, approximately 6.5 million animals enter animal shelters around the nation. Frequently, animals are turned over to shelters due to the animal…
Over $300 raised for Refuge House
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. During the month of December, a little booth at downtown Monticello’s Two Sisters…New Beginnings ventured to raise funds for the Jefferson County Refuge House. Oona Fessenden, a…
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office: bringing holiday spirit and sharing the JOY
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Several individuals within Jefferson County contributed in making 2018’s Christmas a special time for children and families within the county. Leading the effort was the Jefferson Outreach…
Victorian Christmas Tea raises funds for the Jefferson County Historical Association
Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing, Inc. On December 16, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) sponsored a Victorian Christmas Tea, hosted by board member Terry Merritt at her historic home, the Pasco house….
Lions have a successful first six-months
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Lions Club (JCLC) usually meets every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Health Department annex to discuss upcoming events, fundraising ventures and service…
Lions celebrate Christmas at Cross Landings
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Lions Club collected and delivered gifts to Cross Landings Health & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, December 21, with help from Sheriff Mac McNeill and…
Hurricane Heroes: Georgia-Florida Aviation Search Team
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2016, Monticello native Richard Connell created a search and rescue nonprofit organization that would become the Georgia-Florida Aviation Search Team (or G-Fast for short). The organization…
Where can you dispose of your Christmas trees?
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Once Christmas is over, the lights have come down from the outside of the house, the blown up Santa and Rudolph have been stored away for next…
Chamber Junior Leadership enjoys a day of touring
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Class of 2019 enjoyed a morning tour of the Old Jail Museum and the Aucilla Research Institute before dining…
Adoptable: Lola
The Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill humane society that gives a place for the animals of Jefferson County to live until they find their forever homes. The center is…
Lighthouse Girls to sing at Senior Center
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, December 21, the Jefferson Senior Citizen’s Center will host a very special Christmas concert. At 10 a.m., guests at the center will be able to…
Boy Scouts receive earned awards
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Boy Scout Troop 803 gathered their family and friends together for their annual awards ceremony at The Eagles Nest on a recent Saturday evening. The recognition ceremony…
Christmas cheer at the Chamber
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party was held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, at its location on W. Washington Street, with more than 100 members…
My View
Something fishy is going on The Jefferson County School Board will meet on January 14, 2019. At that meeting they will most likely vote to lease the Jefferson Elementary School to Sandra…