Matthew sends evacuees west
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comHundreds sought shelter from the storm – and found it.As Hurricane Matthew inched up the East Coast, a mandatory evacuation of zones A, C and F was...
View ArticleJV finishes fifth at nationals
The JV cheerleaders compete at nationals this year – a first for a West Nassau High School JV cheer squad. They finished fifth in Junior Varsity Non-Tumbling. The young squad also won the Florida High...
View ArticleToy 2016 fair queen
By: Amy HodgesBrooke Toy is the 2016 Miss Northeast Florida Fair. She was crowned Oct. 13. First runner-up is Kaley Bradham while Kimberly Kaneer is second runner-up and Shelby Crews is third...
View ArticleMajorette lights up halftime show
By: Amanda Reameditor@nassaucountyrecord.comiWhen Sarah-Jo Moloney threw a fire baton above her head, silence fell over a jam-packed stadium. And when she caught it, the applause was deafening.“I...
View ArticleCannon answers concerns, offers election facts
By: Vicki CannonOver the past few weeks, we have been receiving a lot of questions about the security of voting systems and potential voter fraud in the upcoming General Election. I greatly appreciate...
View ArticleWarrior band hits high note
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comThe West Nassau High School Warrior Band hit a high note in district competition with multiple wins. The 87-member band took home nine trophies Oct....
View ArticleCouncil highlights town’s contributors
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comHilliard officials celebrate timber’s history with a nod to forestry.Mayor David Buchanan read a proclamation during the Hilliard Town Council meeting...
View ArticleVoters elect Burns, re-elect Leeper
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comHilliard Town Council candidate Jared Wollitz edged out incumbent Patricia Webb by 85 votes in his first bid for the seat. He earned a total of 517...
View ArticleRuis ready for life’s next course
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comNassau County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Ruis bid a bittersweet adieu to the education community as he prepares to graduate into retirement. But...
View ArticleBridge repair to cause Stratton Road detour
By: Kathie ColgroveA bridge repair project on Callahan’s Stratton Road will cause road closures for about three weeks. Construction and road closures will begin Dec. 5 so that workers may access the...
View ArticleFifth Citizens Academy graduates
By: Submittededitor@nassaucountyrecord.comiMike Castner, Dr. John McClane, Roger Allen, Bill Brumund, Michael Griffin, Wayne Tamme, Marian Phillips, Ann McKinnon, Patricia Foskey, Rhonda Fife, Clarice...
View ArticleMayor honors military, council approves spending
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comCallahan Mayor Bobby Rau read a special proclamation in honor of military personnel, veterans and their families Monday night.The proclamation...
View ArticleWNHS, CMS offer veterans salute
By: Amanda Ream, Kathie Colgroveeditor@nassaucountyrecord.comiKorean War veteran Harry Summerville and Glenn Beck, both Marines, cut a cake in celebration of the 240th anniversary of the military...
View ArticleJV finishes fifth at nationals
The JV cheerleaders compete at nationals this year – a first for a West Nassau High School JV cheer squad. They finished fifth in Junior Varsity Non-Tumbling. The young squad also won the Florida High...
View ArticleProject Lifesaver now available locally
By: Submittededitor@nassaucountyrecord.comiNassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper recently announced the implementation of a new program called Project Lifesaver, which is funded through a grant from the...
View ArticleDeputy dies Tuesday morning
By: Amanda Reameditor@nassaucountyrecord.comiNassau County deputy Eric Oliver died Tuesday morning.“He died doing what he loved to do. He was a good police officer,” Sheriff Bill Leeper said. “He...
View ArticleTrains still delaying
By KATHIE COLGROVE Emmette Tharpe has grown accustomed to the trains that stall across dual rails near his Callahan home. “I’ve been putting up with that train for 40 years,” the 80-yearold...
View ArticleEditor Ream adds publisher to title
By: Staffeditor@nassaucountyrecord.comiAmanda Ream takes leadership of the Nassau County Record to a new level this week as she adds publisher to her job title.Ream began serving as editor and...
View ArticleLocal vet’s plan comes full circle
By: Kathie Colgrovekcolgrove@nassaucountyrecord.comCallahan’s Full Circle Animal Hospital expansion plans are underway.Owner and veterinarian Dr. Mike Payne said he expects to break ground within 30...
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