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4-H project celebrates Senior Prom

Posted onFebruary 21, 2024February 20, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

A 1932 Plymouth PB Roadster, owned by Rick Clevenger, in front of the event’s banner.

Story & Photos by LEGION TAYLOR

The local 4-H youth put on a Senior Prom at the Wakulla Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 14 – the culmination of five months of hard work. The prom’s theme was “Dash into the ‘50s” and featured decorations, food, and even classic cars from the era.

Clearcutting complaints

Posted onFebruary 14, 2024February 13, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

Complaints at the Retreat lead builder D.R. Horton to stop the practice

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

In the Retreat at Wakulla, a new subdivision under construction off of Martin Luther King Memorial Boulevard, a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) has taken a stand against development company D.R. Horton’s method of clear-cutting lots.

Dissolution of city comes up, but no action is taken

Posted onFebruary 14, 2024February 13, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

Attorney Charles McMurry attended the St. Marks City Commission meeting last week to present his viewpoint about the city’s dissolution directly to the commission.

Wildlife Heritage Outdoors festival held at refuge on Saturday

Posted onFebruary 7, 2024February 6, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

Beginning of end of St. Marks?

Posted onJanuary 31, 2024January 30, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

A petition is circulating among residents to dissolve the city citing high taxes

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

A petition has been mailed out to the citizens in St. Marks that calls for the dissolution of the city government.

Edwards steps down as mayor

Posted onJanuary 17, 2024January 16, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

Sopchoppy’s new mayor Glenn Rudd, left, took over the post from Lara Edwards, center, and Roger McKenzie will serve as city’s vice mayor.

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

At the Sopchoppy city commission meeting last week, Lara Edwards stepped down as the city’s mayor.

MLK breakfast is held

Posted onJanuary 17, 2024January 16, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

Volunteers Robert and Kenny Manning, Gwendolyn Staten, Cheryl Randolph,and Dianne Woodard serve up a big breakfast, cooked by Buckorn Masonic Lodge #354.

New Chamber officers, board installed

Posted onJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

The 2024 Chamber officers and Board of Directors. Seated at the table are officers: Vice President Megan Smith, President-Elect Frank Messersmith, Past President Amy Geiger, President Jeanie Booth, Secretary Niraj Patel, and Treasurer Jessica Revell. Standing are directors: Kinsey Miller, Kacee Britt, Greg James, Audrey Frazier, Katie Taff, Shelly Bell, Leslie Weiss, Mary Wallace, Tonya Hobby, Rachel Pienta, Tanner Pafford, Julia Whited, BOCC Liaison Ralph Thomas, Zoe Mansfield, Marva Preston, Samantha Morse, Doug Gove, Missy Gainer, Bill Snowden, Chris Russell, Kevin Vaughn, and Josh Brown. Not pictured: Steve Cushman, Bob Ballard, and Tiffany Hartsfield. County Judge Brian Miller, center, administered the oath of office earlier. (Photo by Heather Bryan of the Chamber)

New member appointed to city commission

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

John Gunter is sworn-in as City Manager Zoe Mansfield holds the Bible.

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

An emergency meeting in St. Marks last week saw the appointment of John Gunter to the city commission by a 4-0 vote.

2023 Year in Review

Posted onJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

A look back at some of the top stories and photos of the past year

Former Wakulla Property Appraiser Brad Harvey is taken out of the courthouse after his sentencing on Sept. 7 and loaded in a van for transport to the Wakulla County Jail.

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

BRAD HARVEY GETS 12 1/2 YEARS

Brad Harvey, the former Wakulla County Property Appraiser, was convicted on embezzling charges, being sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison and 17 1/2 years of probation once he gets out.