Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 27, the Jefferson County Health Department will be hosting a Wellness Expo. This event will be open to the public and will be located…
All aboard the Brain Bus!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, March 18, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) will be visited by the Brain Bus, a statewide mobile outreach program of the Alzheimer’s Association. The…
Chamber launches Monticello Young Professionals group
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 6, the Monticello Chamber of Commerce held the first of what is expected to be many networking mixers through their newly launched Monticello Young…
Time to put out your feeders, Hummingbird migration has begun!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is likely one of the most recognizable species of hummingbird, thanks to their striking iridescent green bodies, framed by a white belly and beautiful…
Look before you lop!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With the start of spring in full swing, and the last, lingering threat of winter’s frost a steadily fading memory, gardeners everywhere are taking to the sunshine…
Are you ready to take that step toward God?
“I will get up, go to my father, and tell him I’m sorry. That I’m really, really sorry.” Jason sighed deeply and slid down the wall to a seated position. He squeezed…
Known to be saved
On the outskirts of a small town was a big pecan tree growing just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys sat underneath the tree, out of sight, and began dividing…
Christians serve a loving, forgiving God
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The March 6 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA). Student ambassadors greeted more than 40 attendees and served a…
Scholarship established in memory of Gannett Fulford
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gannett Fulford, son of Stephen and Tracie Fulford of Monticello, passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, of a sudden cardiac arrest. “He was a healthy and happy…
City may get low-cost emergency communications system
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials are considering a proposal from a group of radio enthusiasts for installation of devices on water tanks to serve as a communication network in the…
Workshop on gym elicits little public input
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent workshop on the old high school gym to get public input as to what should be done with the deteriorating structure and what should replace…
Jefferson Arts Gallery to pay utilities going forward
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Regardless of the outcome relative to the continuing lease negotiations between the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) and county officials, the organization will henceforth have to pay the…
Some Aldi stores returned to Winn Dixies
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Given recent events, the question that arises relative to the local Winn Dixie is not so much whether Aldi will convert it into one of its brand…
From the Sunny Side: Driving
I consider myself to be a pretty good driver. I have been in my fair share of “fender benders” and a couple of those did result in totaled vehicles, but only one…
Rotary launches project to honor personal heroes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A couple of years ago the Monticello Chapter of Rotary International began a tribute banner project to recognize military personnel with connections to Jefferson County. Now the…
4-H helps keep Jefferson County beautiful
Justice Barrington UF/ IFAS Extension – Jefferson 4-H is committed to enhancing the beauty of Jefferson County! One of the core values of our Teen Council is community service, and we are…
Two lemur sisters join Wildlife Center’s breeding program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa lies Madagascar, the fourth largest island nation in the world. Because of its isolated location, many animals…
Calling student artists for local show
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery always sets aside April for an exhibition of art created by local students. The show is open to all students who live in Jefferson…
Starling Musings announces Valentine Art Contest winner
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The end of February marked the end of the February Valentine Art Contest held by the Starling Musings Art Gallery. Saturday morning, March 1, at 10 a.m.,…
Second Saturday fun lasts morning to night on March 8
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than a dozen businesses in downtown Monticello are participating in a St. Patrick’s Day themed Second Saturday on March 8, with fun for the whole family….