Monticello News

Jeff Burlew and Dave Hodges * SENIOR GOVERNMENT EDITOR, BUSINESS EDITOR * November 15, 2009 Since President Obama signed the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in February, more than $90 million has been awarded to local governments in Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon and Wakulla counties.

Twenty-four Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival 2009 Heritage Artists received Awards of Excellence at Nov.

U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd says that his decision to vote against the House of Representative's health care reform legislation Saturday was not swayed by industry contributions.

Students who have yet to make spring break plans should not despair because the Tallahassee Bare-Devils nudist park is hosting a "Nude College Greek Athletic Meet" on March 24 near Monticello, Fla.

One-third of all the food we eat in America is a result of pollination by honeybees.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation has been awarded LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center at Monticello.

On Thursday, Nov. 12, U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd of Monticello will hold a community forum at the Christian Heritage Church in Tallahassee, 2820 Sharer Road, to discuss with the public the most recent developments in the national health-care debate and other issues being debated in Congress.

Downtown GetDown: Trick-or-Treat Night theme for FSU Homecoming. Music from classic rock band Blacksheep.

Kurt Kuersteiner chortled with wicked glee earlier this week as he described his newest nightmare.

While the news cycle swirls around word a version of the government-run public option will be in the Senate health-care reform bill, the tailwind has not swayed area members of Congress.

Published: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:14 a.m. It's no wonder ghosts feel right at home in Monticello.

In the late '90s, a singer by the name of Ellis James used to croon Elvis tunes during annual concerts at the Monticello Opera House.

A vocal group of critics apparently has not hindered U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd's ability to raise copious amounts of campaign cash.

Creaks and squeaks tend to be part of the character of any century old building but unexplained footsteps, laughter, and crying, that's a different story.

A new $13 million Veterans Outpatient Clinic, which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Oct.

COOKING CLASS Learn about amazing appetizers Learn how to make healthy appetizers with 'Kitchen Goddess' Jill Welch at 6:30 p.m. Friday at SouthWood.

A woman was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 90 near Chaires Cross Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Two of Florida's 67 Counties received the first shipment of the H1N1 Mist vaccine Thursday.

A mysterious ethics complaint has been filed against Florida Public Service Commissioner Nancy Argenziano, who said Monday that it's filled with errors.

When the Florida Legislature begins its session, people in Tallahassee say it is the start of the silly season.