Wakulla got sleet, ice and snow last week that accumulated in amounts not seen in decades.
Continue readingD’Arcy Brazier, 77, of Crawfordville, passed away January 22, 2025 after a short illness.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. D’Arcy moved to Crawfordville in 1974 and opened Down Home Foreign Car Repair. He was a master mechanic dedicated to serving and building lasting relationships with his customers.
He joined the Crawfordville Volunteer Fire Department in 1977. As a member of CVFD, he served as Assistant Chief and then Chief until 2013.
After retiring and closing Down Home Foreign Car Repair, D’Arcy went to work at Shadeville Elementary as the Operation Foreman. His love of children and service to the community kept him there for another nine years before retiring in 2021.
D’Arcy was a United States Navy Veteran and served during the Vietnam War era.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan Brazier; three children, Ian Brazier (Kirsten), Erin McGonegle (Dan), and Matthew Brazier (Sara); three grandchildren, Penelope Brazier, Quinn McGonegle, and Jack McGonegle; and three siblings, Gail Norton, Lindy Brazier, and Stuart Brazier (Linda).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Brazier and Jean Brazier.
A celebration of life for D’Arcy will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee FL 32308.
The family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to Florida Wild Mammal Association.
Culley’s Meadowwood Funeral Homes and Cemetery in Tallahassee is in charge of the arrangements.
Wakulla County Public Library hosted a R.E.A.D. to the Dogs event on Saturday, January 25th
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
Wakulla County Public Library hosted a R.E.A.D. to the Dogs event on Saturday, January 25th.
Continue readingThe birds have a new, larger house at the library
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
When visiting the Wakulla County Public Library, visitors are greeted by chickens that call the library their home.
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What do fishing, archery, birdwatching, wildlife, hiking, wildlife observation, and prescribed fire have in common?
Continue readingThe old Mack’s Meats grocery was demolished last week as a new, modern store and gas station is almost ready to open.
Continue readingCity considers whether to accept the school property
By VANCE MALCOM OSTEEN
Reporter
Standing before a packed house, Superintendent of Schools Rick Myhre gave the City of Sopchoppy an ultimatum: the city commission has 90 days to accept the school board’s offer to take the Sopchoppy School property or allow the school board to put the property up for sale.
Continue readingThe Wakulla Christian Coalition held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance on the courthouse grounds.
Continue readingBy WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Aaliya Willliams, an 8th grader at Wakulla Middle School, won the district spelling bee on Friday, Jan. 17, with the word “sorbet” followed up by the word “university.”
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