NCEM preps for future storms
By: Kathie ColgroveNassau County Emergency Management Director Billy Estep updated the Hilliard Town Council Jan. 18 about the agency’s goals and recent storm impacts. Estep outlined the five...
View ArticleChurch journey strong
By: SubmittedThe Journey Church Callahan continues to fill seats each week since its first service Jan. 7. Several individuals have come forward to commit themselves to Christ in the four weeks that...
View ArticleArtists place in historical society art show
By: SubmittedThe West Nassau Historical Society awarded several artists during the sixth edition of Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot Saturday. Nearly 200 patrons visited the 2.5-hour judged exhibit of...
View ArticleFunds send children to camp
By: SubmittedDonations to support 4-H scholarships help local children grow into adults who make an impact in their communities.Growing up in North Florida during the 1960s, Clara Floyd was an avid 4-H...
View ArticleGreat mission grows
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comThe sanctuary gets an update to fulfill Greater Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church’s newest mission. The church was established in 1872. Its most...
View ArticleTethering opinions still differ
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comOpinions still differ as citizens provide input for an animal control ordinance.The proposed language to Ordinance No. 2017-12 remained unchanged...
View ArticleNCSO offers women’s self defense course
By: NCR staffThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office now offers a Women’s Basic Self Defense and Personal Safety Course. The NCSO will offer the course four times a year with a class size limit of 12...
View ArticleCallahan gardeners celebrate 77 years
By: SubmittedThe Callahan Garden Club celebrates 77 years of service to the community. Club members met in February to celebrate the milestone. Board member Barbara Wheeler spoke of how the club has...
View ArticleGNCCC lunches at WNHS theatre
By: SubmittedBusiness leaders within the Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce experience dinner theatre during the March 8 meeting. They visited West Nassau High School’s Black Box Theatre and...
View Article11 robotics teams compete
By: SubmittedEleven Nassau County school robotic teams readily compete in FIRST.For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology is a national program designed to provide accessible and...
View ArticleYouth compete in county events
By: SubmittedNassau County 4-H’ers compete in the annual County Events, including public speaking, a talent show, cooking, sewing and photography. Fifteen youth stepped on stage to perform speeches and...
View ArticleHistorical society gears up for 13th festival
By: SubmittedThe West Nassau Historical Society will host the 13th annual Railroad Day Festival April 21.The all-volunteer nonprofit’s annual celebration is an all-day event held in and around the...
View ArticleGardener recognition
By: UF/IFAS Nassau ExtensionNassau County Commissioner Justin Taylor presents the UF/IFAS Nassau Master Gardeners with certificates and pins to honor their service. The Nassau Board of County...
View ArticleLegion establishes permanent post
By: Kathie ColgroveC.W. Hilliard American Legion Post 401 Commander Hugh Harris cuts a ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of the new building at Henry Smith Road and U.S. 1 March 17. Hilliard...
View ArticleTeens graduate from YLN
By: Brooke LongYouth Leadership Nass-au held Life Skills and Graduation Day March 13.The future leaders include sophomores and juniors from high schools throughout Nassau County. They learned how to...
View ArticleHMSHS hosts interviews
By: Kathie ColgroveHilliard Middle-Senior High School junior Ty’Rhen Lane shakes hands with Charlton Tire and Repair Owner Bobby Franklin Jr. after a mock interview March 15. Advance Rehabilitation...
View ArticlePace's students host community event
By: Amanda ReamJoel Pace Piano and his music students collaborate with the West Nassau Historical Society to host a well-attended community Easter egg hunt March 31 at the Callahan Train Depot....
View ArticleSociety adds Gold-Spike supporter
By: SubmittedWestRock’s Eric Schmidt presents a donation to Railroad Day committee chairs Emily Baumgartner and John Hendricks to assist the West Nassau Historical Society with its 13th annual Railroad...
View ArticleThespians in state spotlight
By: Amanda ReamA passion for theatre paves the path to state awards and future career goals for West Nassau High School students.Thirteen theatre students qualified for the state competition March...
View ArticleSchool district opens two satellite offices
By: SubmittedThe Nassau County School District opened two satellite offices to help parents who cannot make it to the district’s Fernandina Beach office. The offices at 45021 Third Ave., Callahan and...
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