Metro Media A warm fire can make even the coldest winter day more enjoyable. Fireplaces may not get much use in spring or summer, but come late fall and throughout the winter,…
TDC grants $3,000 to two local organizations
Lazaro Aleman ECB publishing, Inc. In keeping with the recommendation of the Tourist Development Council (TDC), the Jefferson County Commission recently awarded small grants to two local nonprofit organizations that serve the…
Give the gift of home: The importance of pet adoption during the holidays
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Many families begin thinking about adding a new pet to their homes during the holidays. While Christmas is often filled with excitement, it’s also an important time…
Katrina Richardson earns place on Collette’s President’s List
Collette Travel Services Contributor Travels with Katrina announced today that owner and travel advisor Katrina Richardson has been named to Collette’s 2025–2026 President’s List, a distinction awarded to top-producing travel advisors across…
Supporting Monticello on Small Business Saturday: Why shopping small makes a big difference
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip…
Welcome visitors using the five senses
Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. When I purchased and renovated my home several years back, I ran into a dilemma upon the project’s completion: now what? I had an empty shell and…
City officials approve two development projects
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials recently green-lighted two development projects that will slightly alter the cityscape, one involving the remodeling of a commercial building and the second the construction of…
Keep the thanks in Thanksgiving
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s the time of year to start planning your Thanksgiving menu and make an escape plan if any irritating relatives show up to interrupt your football game…
Giving Tuesday is December 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Giving Tuesday (also called GivingTuesday) was created by 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation in 2012 as a response to rising commercialism and consumerism during…
Local groups spread some Thanksgiving generosity
ECB Publishing Staff Many local groups took the opportunity to share some generosity with the Jefferson County community around Thanksgiving. Several collections and giveaways for those in need were held to help…
National company to locate facility at former dog track
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Recovery Logistics (RLI), a North Carolina-based company that specializes in disaster response and restoration efforts, has purchased the large tract on U.S. 19 North that for nearly…
Playpen recalled over “risk of suffocation” to infants
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. A children’s playpen sold on the Amazon website was recalled on Thursday, Nov. 20, for a serious risk of injury or death to users, according to the…
North Florida College celebrates the investiture of Dr. Jennifer Humbles Page as Ninth President
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College marked a distinguished milestone on Tuesday, Nov. 18, as faculty, staff, students, alumni and state and community leaders gathered in the Van H. Priest Auditorium…
Morris Miller’s artwork brings him back home
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Tallahassee artist Morris H. Miller is always trying to capture the little moments in life. His vivid paintings of real-world images recently led him back home for…
Christmas Connection donations accepted starting Nov.30
Catholic Charities Contributor Catholic Charities’ Christmas Connection program has been fulfilling the wishes and basic needs of hundreds of families and individuals, with limited resources, from all religions, races and ethnic backgrounds…
Gifts produce unity and maturity
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist Jesus wanted there to be unity among His followers. He wanted them to grow into mature Christians. Paul said Jesus provided five gifts to “equip the saints” and…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Are you truly thankful?
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s that sweet time of the year when the leaves begin to transform into a variety of bright colors that oddly signify their end until the spring…
JCHA-sponsored concert brings the sounds of Cartagena to Monticello
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The music of Camerata Heroica, a Colombian ensemble, filled the air at the Monticello Woman’s Club on the evening of Nov. 20. This free concert was sponsored…
Creative buzz builds at Granny Kat’s sewing bee
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc Granny Kat’s is reviving the tradition of the sewing bee with a monthly project night designed to bring neighbors together through creativity, conversation and community. Affectionately called…
Holiday show “Baubles, Sparkles and Tinsel” opens Nov. 29 at Jefferson Art Gallery
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery will open its holiday exhibition, “Baubles, Sparkles and Tinsel,” with a community reception on Saturday, Nov. 29. Visitors are invited to meet the artists…