Tigers shut out in second half in loss to Dixie County
Trenton returned an interception for a touchdown with seven seconds left in the first half to take a 12-point lead into the lockers, but it would not score again. Meanwhile, Dixie County scored on 91- and 75-yard touchdown runs in the second half to come from behind and beat the Tigers, 20-19.The game could not… Continue reading Tigers shut out in second half in loss to Dixie County
Ayers residents enjoy August events
By Emily MaurerAugust has been a busy month for our residents. We have been very busy with community events and parties.We started our month out strong with birthday bash. Hardeetown Baptist Church from Chiefland came out and brought cupcakes to share. They handed out presents to all of our birthday residents. Celebrating and connecting with… Continue reading Ayers residents enjoy August events
Gloria Arroyo from Lafayette State Bank speaks to Rotary about phishing and fraud
Gloria Arroyo from Lafayette State Bank spoke to the Rotary Club of Gilchrist County about phishing and fraud Monday afternoon.Arroyo said $59 million are lost to scams in Florida alone, and phishing attacks on seniors are up 65 percent year-over-year.Arroyo said phishing is digital deception in which cybercriminals impersonate legitimate institutions to steal people’s personal… Continue reading Gloria Arroyo from Lafayette State Bank speaks to Rotary about phishing and fraud
Haven Hospice Wins Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association Awards
SubmittedHaven Hospice was awarded two Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) Awards of Excellence at the FHPCA 41st Annual Forum in Orlando, Florida.Haven’s Dementia Care Program won the Excellence in Program Innovation Award for Clinical Practice. This award recognizes services or programs provided by a hospice organization that demonstrate the power of creativity and… Continue reading Haven Hospice Wins Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association Awards
Cross City men killed in crash north of Bell
Two Cross City men, 36 and 27, were killed in a crash at the intersection of US 129 and County Road 340 Thursday, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Gilchrist County Troopers are still investigating the crash, FHP said. A preliminary investigation indicated that the vehicle with the Cross City men failed to stop at the… Continue reading Cross City men killed in crash north of Bell
NesSmith wins County Commission race, Smith, Kearney win School Board races
Gilchrist County finished No. 8 in the state of Florida for voter turnout by percentage for the 2026 primaries.Gilchrist had a turnout of 37.9 percent. In our three local races, those voters voted in two new candidates and one incumbent.Cody NesSmith defeated incumbent Bill Martin and challenger Daniel Fussell for County Commission District 2. NesSmith… Continue reading NesSmith wins County Commission race, Smith, Kearney win School Board races
No decision made on transfer station site, commission votes to delay advertising county administrator position
Gilchrist County residents will have to wait at least one more County Commission meeting to find out where a proposed new solid waste transfer station will go.The Board of County Commissioners revisited the site on County Road 340 and looked at three new sites: one on the southeast corner of County Road 340 and State… Continue reading No decision made on transfer station site, commission votes to delay advertising county administrator position
What’s Good?
By Tammy HalePerception is different from person to person. That definitely applies to the Community Paramedicine Program. I see it as a valuable program that is in place to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our county — people who may be struggling to access the care and resources they need. However, for… Continue reading What’s Good?
Springhouse Quilt Guild Stitches Community Spirit into 80 Colorful Aprons for Trenton Elementary Pre-K
SubmittedEighty colorful handmade aprons will help Trenton Elementary School’s youngest students get creative in the classroom this fall, courtesy of the Springhouse Quilt Guild.The aprons were delivered to teachers on Wednesday, August 5, just days before students returned to school on August 11. Members of the Trenton-based guild sewed the aprons as a community service… Continue reading Springhouse Quilt Guild Stitches Community Spirit into 80 Colorful Aprons for Trenton Elementary Pre-K
