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Nassau named ‘Top General Hospital’
Baptist Medical Center Nassau President Ed Hubel stands in front of the hospital, which was designated as a Top General Hospital recently. By: SubmittedHighlighting its nationally recognized...
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Gifted students visit Marineland
Nassau County’s gifted elementary school students and teacher Tracy Cruce visit Marineland Nov. 18. The students visited with marine life up close during the field trip and learned about ocean...
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Three awarded for patient care
Barbara Anderson, RN, was named Nurse of the Year for Baptist Nassau.By: SubmittedThree team members at Baptist Medical Center Nassau were recently honored for their commitment to quality and...
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Keep Nassau Beautiful plants first of 300 trees
Keep Nassau Beautiful kicks off Planting Nassau’s Future with more than 20 citizens present for the inaugural tree planting. Attendees include Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger, Fernandina Beach...
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Program allows food choice
Patrons shop the Barnabas Food Pantry, selecting items their families will eat, rather than receiving bags of assorted staples each month that may go to waste due to food allergies or tastes.By:...
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Nassau names top principals
Hilliard Elementary School Principal Lee Ann Jackson is Nassau County’s Principal of the Year. By: SubmittedThe Nassau County School District’s top two administrators are at western Nassau schools.Lee...
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Children merry on Shop with Cop night
Children and law enforcement personnel enjoy shopping together during the annual Shop with a Cop event. By: SubmittedChristmas was merrier for 325 Nassau County youngsters who participated in Shop with...
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Volunteers needed for 4-H project
Volunteers assist with Nassau County 4-H’s embryology program in classrooms throughout Nassau County. More volunteers are needed this year. Previous experience is not required. A training session will...
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Fire destroys Callahan home
A home at 45467 Hill Road in Callahan was damaged by fire Dec. 20, displacing its occupants. The homeowner’s mother lives across the street and all family members escaped safely to her home. By: Kathie...
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HMSHS servers assist students
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School Food Service Manager Jeannie Hess and Food Service employee Melissa Adkins hold “Gifts of Love” Dec. 19. The women donated blankets, toothpaste, toothbrushes,...
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Sheriff’s office receives $18K
In December 2017, while working with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency and other law enforcement agencies, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office obtained information about individuals transporting kilos...
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NCSO welcomes eight employees
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office welcomes several new employees. Sheriff Bill Leeper swore them in Dec. 10. They include, from front left, paralegal Michelle Van Deren, Communications Officer Anita...
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NCSO delivers gifts to ARC
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office jail and detention facility employees, organized by Lieutenant Jeff Stull II, visit ARC of Nassau Dec. 20 to deliver Christmas gifts. Everyone received a gift and the...
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Tribe offers thanks via beads
The West Nassau High School Beta Club’s “Project TRIBE” initiative led faculty and staff to wear Mardi Gras beads Monday. Each student was given a set of beads and a thank you note to give to a staff...
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Petree enters hall of honor
Jonathan Petree displays his award for being named the 2019 Esteemed Modern Warrior. He owns a self-defense and martial arts school. By: SubmittedAction Martial Arts magazine inducted Callahan resident...
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BrainPop aids students
Missy Peters from the Community First Cares Foundation watches students use BrainPop.By: SubmittedThe Community First Cares Foundation and the Nassau Education Founda-tion, with matching grant funds...
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Game room ban proposed
Jerry Bass addresses the Nassau County Commission Dec. 30 regarding game rooms.By: Pamela BushnellThe Nassau County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting Dec. 30 to introduce a draft of...
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Students win essay contest
Hilliard Mayor Floyd Vanzant joins the top three writers from the Town of Hilliard’s essay contest, including Hannah Wollitz, Charlee King and Mya Fryer. By: Kathie ColgroveThe Town of Hilliard...
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Gaylor pens ‘Seventh Trail’
Faith columnist and the Church at Suncoast Pastor Mike Gaylor displays his new book, “The Seventh Trail: Journey to the Well of Chayah,” which is available for purchase online at www.bisbeesworld.org....
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Friends rally to aid local mom’s battle
Callahan’s Marlaina Browning had reconstructive surgery Tuesday after undergoing a double mastectomy in October. Until her health struggles, the single mom volunteered with the West Nassau Football...
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