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Night of Joy special needs prom is held

Posted onMay 8, 2024May 7, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Anthony Roberts, Sheriff Jared Miller, Cullen Gallagher and April Alva.

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JOY-Filled Journeys hosted its Night of JOY Prom! on Saturday, May 4, at Wakulla Springs Lodge.

Sol Eclectica art is open

Posted onApril 24, 2024April 23, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Artist Rachell Mathis sells her work at festivals, Small Business Saturday

‘Wakulla Woman’ painting, above, of a woman paddling on the Wakulla River.

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Sol Eclectica is a new local Wakulla County inspired art business owned by Rachell Mathis of Sopchoppy.

PAWS DOG WASH

Posted onApril 17, 2024April 16, 2024AuthorLinda 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)

Ryan Ladwig’s Eagle Scout project at Shell Point

Posted onApril 17, 2024April 16, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

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

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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.

Crawfordville woman displays hand-knitted fashions

Posted onApril 10, 2024April 9, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Model Laura Resech, wearing a hand-knitted wool jacket.

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Elvira Hamilton hosted a hand-knitted fashion show for family and friends on Sunday, April 7th at her home in Crawfordville. In the fashion show, two models presented 21 hand knitted outfits showcasing scarves, dresses, suites skirts and berets.

JOY-Filled Easter at Wakulla Springs

Posted onMarch 27, 2024March 26, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Abigail Maddi, Sara Logan, Rachel Seibert and Sarah Andrews with the Easter Bunny.

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JOY-Filled Journeys hosted an Easter Holiday event at Wakulla Springs Lodge on Thursday, March 21.

Songbird plans discussed

Posted onMarch 13, 2024March 12, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

County commissioners hosted a public meeting on Songbird intersection improvements on Thursday, March 7, at the Wakulla County Community Center.

Lewis McCartha

Posted onMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

He is committed to making an impact on the community through volunteering

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Unpaid volunteers are often the glue that holds a community together. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place.

Racers rescued

Posted onFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Warrior Adventure Race competitors were lost in kayaks on the coast

Sea-to-sea racers loading up in kayaks at St. Marks on Thursday.

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Warrior Adventure Racing hosted a sold-out Sea-to-Sea Florida race which started on Thursday, Feb. 22 in St. Marks.

Gala held as fundraiser for Wakulla Christian

Posted onFebruary 28, 2024February 27, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Cindy Sullivan, Sponsor, Brittany Gray, event hostess, Jessica Crisp, event hostess, Kathy Gray, guest.

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Denim and Diamonds Gala, Wakulla Christian School’s first ever Parent Teacher Organization fundraising event was held on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Wakulla Community Center. The event was held in effort to raise funds to expand the school’s campus.