Year: 2024 (Page 1 of 2)

Wawa approved

April 17, 2024 / William Snowden

Planning commission give OK to gas station under conditional use rules

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The planning commission voted last week to approve a conditional use for a Wawa convenience store and gas station to be located on Crawfordville Highway on a parcel between the old and new Whiddon Lake Road.

Motorcyclist killed at U.S. 98 and Spring Creek

April 17, 2024 / Staff Report

A passenger on the bike is in critical condition after wreck

Staff Report

A 49-year-old Monticello man riding a motorcyle on U.S. 98 was killed in a crash on Saturday, April 13, around 6 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

PAWS DOG WASH

April 17, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

PAWS held its Pamper Your Pooch dog wash on Saturday morning, and among the canine friends getting cleaned up that day was “Meika,” a Lab-Doberman mix owned by Neil Payton. Pictured with Meika are PAWS volunteers Teresa Corbett, Allie Bruce and Cassandra Manuel. The event is a fundraiser for PAWS for its projects including the spay-neutering of feral cat populations within Wakulla County. (Photo by Linda Ann McDonald)

Angie Nichols running for school board

April 17, 2024 / Special to The Sun

Educator says she will focus on accountability and transparency

By ANGIE NICHOLS
Candidate

Last year I began thinking of ways that I could help make a difference in the school system and return to my educational roots. After a great deal of prayer and discussion with my family, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Wakulla County School Board District 2!

Water rates to go up for Sopchoppy

April 17, 2024 / Legion Taylor

City will also set residential connection fees at $7,200

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

The Sopchoppy City Council passed two ordinances to increase water rates and capacity fees inside and outside of the city limits of Sopchoppy.

Ryan Ladwig’s Eagle Scout project at Shell Point

April 17, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

Parents Glenn and Crystal Ladwig with their son Ryan at his Eagle Scout project at Shell Point Beach.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Ryan Ladwig is a Troop 5 Boy Scout who identified a need in his Wakulla County community and by demonstrating leadership skills and upholding the Boy Scout Promise of Duty to Other People, Ryan worked with his team to build pathways that lead to the two pavilions and connect to the sidewalk and parking lot of Shell Point Beach.

Post office works to Beat the Heat

April 17, 2024 / Special to The Sun

By AMY GERLEMAN
Crawfordville Post Master

This year as our carriers prepare for delivering in our hot summer weather, we entered the Southern Area’s Beat the Heat Competition.

Cadena wins Best Youth

April 17, 2024 / Special to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Wakulla 4-H Shotgun Club member Emiliano Cadena participated in the 16th Annual Bustin’ Clays event with Sheriff Grady Judd fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, at Tenoroc Sporting Clays in Lakeland.