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Be the change
Dixie Conekin of Callahan sings during Be the Change Northeast Florida’s clothing giveaway July 6. She is accompanied by Bryceville resident Jerry Peterson. Be the Change hosts monthly clothing...
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CCOH supply tools & fun
The Concerned Citizens of Hilliard’s Youth Explosion was held July 13. Olivia Watson hands bags of school supplies to children in attendance. Those present enjoyed a variety of games, lunch and a...
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Cook departs at age 89
Recognized for his contributions to Florida’s agriculture, William K. Cook died at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville July 10. He was 89 years old. The Tallahassee native moved to Callahan in 1946 and soon...
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NCSO adds to, promotes staff
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper swears in new employees during a swearing-in of new employees and a promotion ceremony June 18. By: SubmittedNassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper swears in new employees...
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School district earns “A”
Nassau County continues to have an A-rated school district. The Florida Department of Education issued 2018-19 school and district grades July 11, marking the 20th anniversary of school grades.By: NCR...
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Commissioners graduate from FAC programs
Commissioners Aaron Bell, Justin Taylor and Thomas Ford display their plaques during the Florida Association of Counties annual conference in Orange County June 13. By: SubmittedFour Nassau County...
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HES scientists experiment
Hilliard Elementary School students explore how chemical and physical properties change in matter. Using drops of dry ice in a ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log...
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Veteran seeks donor
Albert Tyner stand next to his 2003 Chevy Silverado with a message on his rear window to alert others of his need for a kidney donor. He was put on a wait list more than two years ago. By: Kathie...
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Longleaf pine program opens
The Florida Forest Service accepts applications for the Longleaf Pine Private Landowner Incentive Program through Aug. 2. The primary objective of the Longleaf Pine Private Landowner Incentive Program...
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Record earns four Florida Press awards
This photo won Callahan resident Brian LaCross first place in the Reader-Submitted Photo category of the Florida Press Association’s Weekly Newspaper Contest. On Sept. 14, 2018, the Warriors hosted the...
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Auxiliary helps deliver cheer
Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 50 Lt. Adam Bolger accepts stuffed animals from American Legion Unit 401 Auxiliary Sergeant-at-Arms Jackie Black July 24. The auxiliary donated stuffed animals to each...
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Exploring family history
West Nassau Genealogical Society members Peter Mullen, Dot Higginbotham, Claude Arpen, Sheila Page and Ivy Phillips look over historical information from various resources inside the Callahan Branch...
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County names top 4-H’er
Madison Stevenson shows goats and sheep at the Northeast Florida Fair. She is Nassau County’s top 4-H’er for 2018-19. By: SubmittedThe 2018-19 4-H’er of the Year is Madison Stevenson. She is an active...
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Stull graduates from FSA Academy
Lt. Jeff Stull, Jr. displays his class photograph and certificate of completion for the Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy. By: SubmittedNassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper is pleased to...
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Grants fuel fair improvements
A bulldozer operator levels dirt Friday to prepare the area for additional visitor parking at the rear of the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds in Callahan. By: Kathie...
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121 closure begins Monday
The Florida Department of Transportation’s solution to a road closure for erosion repair is a 27-mile detour for motorists. County Road 121 will be closed between Carroll Corner Road and Turkey Trot...
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Tour provides timber education
Teachers participate in the annual Florida Forestry Teachers Tour June 18-21. The four-day program provides teachers a look at several aspects of the timber and forestry industries and provides them...
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Chase ends in cornfield
A 2017 Kia Optima driven by John Paul Guillermo Davies sits empty near River Road July 31. He led Nassau County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase in western Nassau.By: Kathie...
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Old Dixie project to begin in October
Sections of Old Dixie Highway show wear and tear. Starting in October, 7.75 miles from Bypass Road to Henry Smith Road will be resurfaced and widened. The project should be finished by December...
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Kirby-Smith Camp earns awards
Kim Hoffecker of Jacksonville’s Kirby-Smith Camp 1209 joins camp commander Calvin Hart as the camp receives several awards. The awards were announced during the 124th national reunion of the Sons of...
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