Refuges offer recreation
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comThe timber industry provides jobs, landscapes and refuge to Nassau County residents. The Record explores the protective services, historical aspects,...
View ArticleRep. Rutherford meets with small business owners
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comU.S. Rep. John Rutherford met with area business owners last week to discuss local impacts of impending federal legislation.The Republican congressman...
View ArticleTethers concern residents
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comArea citizens are speaking out against unattended dog tethering as commissioners inch toward possibly phasing out the practice. The Nassau Board of...
View ArticleHilliard receives new brush truck
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comA commission service for a new brush truck was halted before it began Sept. 7. Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department Asst. Chief Dallis Hunter and...
View ArticleLife Care receives award
By: SubmittedLife Care Center of Hilliard’s executive director recently earned a President’s Award.Tony Rimmer earned the award from Life Care Centers of America. He was one of two recipients for the...
View ArticleIrritating Irma invades
By: Amanda Ream and Kathie Colgroveeditor@nassaucountyrecord.comTrees lean on homes and roadways throughout western Nassau County after Hurricane Irma visited early Monday morning. Wind speeds reached...
View ArticleStorm drainage fills Callahan homes
Thomas Creek’s flow stopped again, causing homes to flood in many of the same areas it did in 2008. Floodwaters overtook ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to...
View ArticleFloodwaters cause dam to collapse
A spillway near Lake Hampton Road collapsed from racing floodwaters Sept. 11. This is the second spillway to break apart at ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in...
View ArticleIrma claims family farm
Young farmers look to rebuild after floodwaters destroyed their home. Jenna Morris couldn’t believe how quickly the water from nearby Cushing ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires...
View ArticleTest well water
By: SubmittedDue to flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Irma, the Florida Department of Health encourages individuals to boil water and have water wells tested.The notice targets mainly those with...
View ArticleFirefighters stuff $50,000 into boots for MDA
By: SubmittedA total of $50,000 was raised in Nassau County during the 2017 Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot campaign.The event was held the evening of Sept. 1 through Sept. 4 at major...
View ArticleArrest made in CVS robbery
By: Amanda Reameditor@nassaucountyrecord.comA CVS Pharmacy customer filled his own prescription by brandishing a gun Sunday. He was arrested soon after leaving the store.The theft occurred near 11:30...
View ArticleCary State Forest celebration Saturday
By: SubmittedThe Florida Forest Services celebrates 80 years of forest stewardship at Cary State Forest Saturday.A day of forest activities for the whole family is planned, beginning at 10 a.m. The...
View ArticleBES holds Junior Beta Club induction
By: SubmittedFamilies celebrate as Bryceville Elementary School hosts its Junior Beta Club induction ceremony Sept. 21. Several students were inducted into the school’s service club. Section: News
View ArticleStudents simulate council meeting
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comWest Nassau High School seniors addressed real issues during a mock council meeting Monday. Students from Sandy Geiger’s U.S. Government class...
View ArticleGirl Scouts collect PB&J
By: SubmittedCadette Girl Scout Troop 660 of Callahan says “thank you” to Callahan Winn Dixie, its patrons and the people of Nassau County who supported the troop’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive Oct....
View ArticleCounty plans for growth
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comCounty officials will look into plans to prevent urban sprawl in western Nassau. Department of Planning and Economic Opportunity Director Taco Pope...
View ArticlePace among National Merit semifinalists
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comRaymond Pace Jr. continues his quest for academic excellence. The West Nassau High School senior is a semifinalist in the 2018 National Merit...
View ArticleBailey’s kindness
By: SubmittedCallahan resident Alma “Jeanie” Bailey delivers an auction basket to Jeannie Blaylock for the Pink Ribbon Symposium. Bailey and coworkers Kathy Dubberly and Kristi Nighbert created the...
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