Submitted by Serene Smallwood Big Bend Cares Calling all artists! Artopia, Tallahassee’s largest charity art auction, is back for its 24th year! Hosted by Big Bend Cares, Artopia 2022 will feature a…
Pat Cichon awarded Yard of the Month for May
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Congratulations to Pat Cichon, whom Monticello Historic Main Street (MHM) has recognized as having the Yard of the Month for May. For the garden-filled lot she has…
Foundation hosts STEM Night
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Baby chicks chirped, drones performed demos, artifacts emerged and bug chips crunched at Jefferson Somerset cafeteria on Tuesday evening, May 10. It was STEM Night, with 10…
Trulieve sewer recommended
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are soon scheduled to hold a daytime workshop to discuss the findings of a preliminary engineering report that was recently presented to them on the…
Lloyd sewer extension limbo
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In light of Westchester Magnolia’s recent application to rezone a large parcel of land near Lloyd from agricultural to commercial, it’s worth noting that the company was…
New subdivision coming north of town
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A new subdivision is being proposed for just north of Monticello; or better said, a previously planned subdivision is being revived for development under a new owner…
Are you prepared?
The Atlantic Hurricane season starts June 1 and goes through November 30 are you prepared? Even though this comes up every year how many people are like me and scramble around trying to get…
Health Fair at the Senior Center!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc For anyone wishing to be a little more health-conscious this summer, stop by the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, May 26 between 10 a.m. and noon….
Donald “Donnie” Michael Montesano, Jr.
Donald “Donnie” Michael Montesano, Jr., age 56, of Dowling Park, Fla., passed away on April 19, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Travis Montesano (Laurie) and Matthew Montesano (Mari); daughter, PJ;…
Homeschool Seminar takes place this June
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There are a lot of reasons a parent or guardian may consider homeschooling their children. Some may wish to avoid a negative school environment in their area,…
Maintaining calm amid chaos: Families pack ‘go bags’ to be ready for natural disasters
Submitted by Jehovah’s Witnesses Five backpacks full of emergency supplies sit ready for action in Esli and Ruth Pino’s living room — one “go bag” for each family member. The Gallatin, Tenn.,…
Gas Prices Soar
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida is again setting new records, but not ones that are good, according to the latest release from the American Automotive Association (AAA). On Monday, May 16,…
Gladys Roann-Watson named Watermelon Festival Parade Grand Marshal
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gladys Roann-Watson has been selected to serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Watermelon Festival Parade. The Parade Grand Marshal is presented to a resident of…
Show and Shine for the Lions Club
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The end of April brings much anticipation. For some, it is the promise of warm weather and long, summer days. For others, it symbolizes the perfect time…
Robert Collins Smith
Robert Collins Smith, “Bobby,” age 83, of Monticello, Fla., passed away peacefully on May, 11, 2022, at the Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee. Bobby was a man of great faith who…
Betty Joe Flatt
Betty Joe Flatt, 69, passed away on May 14, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. She was born on December 12, 1952, in Baker, Fla., the daughter of Alonzo and Mildred (Courtney) Spencer. Betty…
The 4-H Ecology Field Day “Was a success”
Submitted by John Lilly, Director UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Service The beautiful Jefferson County Extension Office was the site of this year’s 4-H Ecology Field Day. The event brought Ecology home to…
Wildlife center has nesting storks
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) in Lamont, Fla., is incredibly excited that their European white storks have finally nested. Stella, an 18-year-old female, arrived at NFWC…
Theater Review: Wait Until Dark delivers classic thrills
Tickets still available for May 20, 21, 22 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Opera House production of Wait Until Dark delivers everything we’d expect from a satisfying thriller –…
Prayers lifted up from courthouse circle
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Ministerial Association (JCMA) held a special community worship service to commemorate National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5. Presenters and participants gathered on…