Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing a significant increase in the cost of first-class stamps, a move that could impact millions of Americans who rely…
Smithsonian WWI exhibit coming to Monticello in April
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) welcomes the World War I: Lessons and Legacies exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in April. For a county rooted…
Vietnam War Veterans Day: A day to remember the ultimate sacrifices
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. The Vietnam War raged for decades and throughout the terms of four United States Presidents, as offensives raged, and the casualties of war continued to trickle in….
Cody Church announces Easter Weekend events
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Cody Church invites the public to celebrate Easter Weekend with them on April 4-5. On Saturday, April 4, fun activities last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Brookwood inducts 33 students into National Honor Society
Robin Richardson Contributor Brookwood School inducted 33 new members into the Louise Jeanes Hines Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) on March 24. Students in grades 11 and 12 who demonstrate…
Change filters in spring for peak performance
Monty Morgan Morgan’s Garage/Monticello CarQuest Auto Parts Spring is finally here, and now is a great time to think about making sure your vehicles are ready for peak performance. Here are some…
Tri-County Electric is offering a scholarship opportunity
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Applications are now open for the Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s (TCEC) Energizing Education Scholarship. Students from the Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties have the opportunity to receive up…
Transforming Life Church to host Good Friday night of worship
Story Submitted The community is invited to a special night of praise and worship on Good Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m., hosted by Transforming Life Church. Come and join area worshippers…
Monticello News offers Independence Day writing and art contests
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello News is pleased to participate in Jefferson County’s celebration of America’s 250th Independence Day by sponsoring writing and art contests for residents in preschool through…
Events for March 28 – April 5
MARCH 28 (Saturday) A Second Harvest food sharing takes place at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) from 7 to 8 a.m. or until the food is gone. This is a…
Diego the capybara is ready for visitors
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Making a happy sound something like a chirping purr, Diego lifts his sizable, whiskered snout to greet his latest visitor. Only a week into his stay at…
Brookwood students excel at literary competition
Robin Richardson Contributor Brookwood students delivered an outstanding performance at the Georgia Independent School Association Class 3-AAA Literary Competition, which took place on March 17 in Barnesville, Ga., at Gordon State College….
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Precious
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS) cares for many animals who are eagerly awaiting their new homes. Among them is Precious, a…
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Fred
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS) cares for many animals who are eagerly awaiting their new home. Fred, a vivacious orange cat,…
Lloyd Spring Festival is April 18
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Coming up soon, the Jefferson County Lions Club is putting on a spring festival in Lloyd. On Saturday, April 18, starting at 2 p.m., the community can…
Men’s fellowship offered this Sunday afternoon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Truth Gatherer’s Victorious Church will hold a Sunday Fellowship for men on March 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1599 Spring Hollow Dr. The gathering will…
Saddle up for upcoming rodeo
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc The much-anticipated North Florida Pro Rodeo is riding into Madison County on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. The event will take place at 1748 SE…
It’s Personal and CowHaus receive Chamber grants
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Around 40 local small businesses applied for the most recent round of quarterly grants awarded by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Duke Energy….
Monticello Woman’s Club hosts ribbon cutting for JCS Career Closet
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. On March 4, the Monticello Woman’s Club and Jefferson County Schools K-12, A Community Partnership School, celebrated the opening of a new resource designed to support students…
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Ginger
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center (JCHS) cares for many animals who are eagerly awaiting their new family. Say hello to Ginger, a…