On Thursday, Dec. 15, Experience Monticello will present their first Christmas Pajama Party. Grab the family or your favorite friends, put on your most comfortable and festive holiday jammies and join in…
Kaila Hardee fundraiser: Last week for orders!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As Kaila Hardee and her family continue the ongoing battle with cancer, local members of the community look for ways of supporting them through this difficult time….
Tigers defeated by Cowboys
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Dec. 9, the Jefferson County K-12 Tigers varsity basketball team hosted a long-time rival, the Cowboys of Madison County High School. It was a relatively…
Sharon Carraway brings message of “lively hope”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday morning, Dec. 1, the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by St. Margaret Catholic Church in their fellowship hall, which was decorated for the Christmas…
Wanted for questioning
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local law enforcement is hoping that the community can help identify individuals and vehicles of interest that may have been involved in a series of break-ins. Footage,…
Monticello Christmas Christmas Around the World!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The streets of Monticello shone brightly on Friday night, Dec. 2, as members of the community gathered in the downtown area for a cheerful celebration of one…
Big Bend Hospice breaks ground on local office
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is one step closer to having an office in Jefferson County, a development that will make a significant difference for the medical personnel,…
Woman’s Club donates gifts to foster children
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Woman’s Club undertook a new service project this year, inspired by the presentation at a recent club lunch meeting by the Guardian ad Litem Foundation…
Big Bend Hospice launches palliative care program
Bill Wertman Contributor To kick off their 40th Anniversary celebration this Fall, Big Bend Hospice (BBH) launched its new palliative care program, Transitions Supportive Care (TSC). Since 1983, BBH has positively impacted…
Sea level change
George M. Cole, Aucilla Research Institute Contributor Due to the sometimes misleading discussions of sea level change in the popular media, it is helpful to take a good look at the actual…
Musical mentors for Homeschool music students
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For some musicians, music just clicks. For others, any skill or talent related to their musical endeavors comes with practice. Lots and lots of practice. For most…
County asks city to return $4M grant to state
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials last week asked the City of Monticello to return a $4 million grant that the state awarded the two local governments back in March for…
FDOT plans two city-related projects
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello has gotten a bit of sweet deal from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), relative to the latter’s planned resurfacing of U.S. 19…
GEM Nails and More opens for business
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has a new business that combines a nail spa with an accessories boutique. GEM Nails & More, LLC, was incorporated in September of this year by…
Fields of Faith event highlights student testimony
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held a Fields of Faith event on Wednesday evening, Nov. 30, at Aucilla Christian Academy. Fields of Faith is an outreach…
Veterans honored at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Emerging Leaders class at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) organized and presented a special program in the school gym to honor military Veterans. The assembly, originally planned…
Read Local • Support Local Support community journalism
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve this…
New school board approves $700,000-plus in expenditures
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The reconstituted Jefferson County School Board recently got right to work after three new members were seated, approving more than $700,000 in expenditures right off the bat….
Pinnacle Art and Mirror cuts the red ribbon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pinnacle Art and Mirror, a frame shop that has been in operation at the Jefferson County Industrial Park for about one year, recently joined the Monticello-Jefferson County…
Trees of Remembrance honor loved ones and support Big Bend Hospice
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The holidays often give us special opportunities to cherish family members, friends and those we love. As we use cards, gifts and gatherings to connect during this…