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1977 Datsun 200SX being lifted out of Donahue Sink

Posted onNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024AuthorWilliam SnowdenLeave a comment

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35th anniversary

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

The ‘new’ Shadeville school opened Nov. 13, 1989 with then-principal David Miller

Current Assistant Principal Eden Rodgers and Principal Tim Wheeler with David Miller and Alice Stokley, principal and assistant principal at Shdeville 35 years ago.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Last Wednesday was the 35th anniversary of the opening of Shadeville Elementary School.

City water meters need replacement

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

St. Marks City Manager Katherine Gatewood reported to city commissioners this week that as many as 100 water meters need to be replaced – many of the meters are 20 or more years old and the software to track usage won’t work on them.

WAR EAGLES FLY HIGH IN PLAYOFF WIN

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

War Eagle defensive back Auvion Thomas goes airborne as he returns an interception 50 yards in the playoff game against the Menendez Falcons. Wakulla won 28-14. See Football under the sports menu item at the top of the page for the full story. (Photo by Ken Fields)

Hyde Park history

Posted onNovember 20, 2024November 19, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

One of the oldest communities in Wakulla County is Hyde Park, a predominantly black enclave created on the west bank of the Wakulla River by Seminoles and Freeman Seminoles.

2024 Election results

Posted onNovember 7, 2024November 6, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

County charter amendments pass; three Sopchoppy city commissioners chosen

Wakulla Supervisor of Elections Joe Morgan speaks as election results are being uploaded in the canvassing area on election night.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

There was a nearly 85% turnout of Wakulla voters and they voted overwhelmingly for Republican candidates –

Food insecurity conference

Posted onNovember 7, 2024November 6, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

Follow up to event held in spring is focused on solutions to problems

Wakulla Extension Director Samantha Kennedy leads a discussion with about a dozen participants at the extension office on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla County Extension Office hosted a conference on food insecurity last week – a follow up to event held in the spring.

Bonnie Staubitz resigns as shelter director

Posted onNovember 7, 2024November 6, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Bonnie Staubitz, who runs Cauzican Animal Rescue and was involved with the Wakulla County Animal Shelter for 15 years, resigned last week as director of the shelter.

TWO COMMISSIONERS COME OFF THE BOARD

Posted onNovember 7, 2024November 6, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

Hess and Kemp’s last commission meeting

Commissioners Chuck Hess and Mike Kemp were honored at the county commission meeting on Monday, Nov. 4 – the last for both.

Teacher contract OK’d

Posted onOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

Wakulla reaches $47,500 pay for new teachers mandated by state

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla County School Board unanimously approved a new contract for teachers at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, which includes a starting salary for new teachers of $47,500.