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Eagle’s View wins with late touchdown

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Hilliard Flashes were struck down by the Eagle’s View Warriors Friday night. The Warriors won the game 22-14, breaking the tied game with a few minutes left on the clock. “I thought we played hard,” Coach Matt Yancey said.
Numerous prizes are collected at the end of the Nassau County Public Library’s “Color Our World” summer reading program.

Numerous prizes are collected at the end of the Nassau County Public Library’s “Color Our World” summer reading program.

Record-setting summer reading challenge ends

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Numerous prizes are collected at the end of the Nassau County Public Library’s “Color Our World” summer reading program. More than 300 adults and 500 youth registered for the program, setting a new record. Through sponsorships, more than 80 participants won prizes for logging their summer reading. 
Several hundred people gathered to pray for Kirk’s family and the continuance of his mission to mobilize religious communities on conservative issues. Kirk was killed Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University.

Several hundred people gathered to pray for Kirk’s family and the continuance of his mission to mobilize religious communities on conservative issues. Kirk was killed Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University.

Prayer vigil honors Kirk’s legacy

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Tyson Love and Haley McCue perform at a prayer vigil remembering Charlie Kirk Sunday at the Nassau County Courthouse. Jackson Rowell of the Nassau County Young Republicans speaks at far left.
Little Warriors reach for candy being thrown at their float during Friday’s West Nassau High School homecoming parade.

Little Warriors reach for candy being thrown at their float during Friday’s West Nassau High School homecoming parade.

TROJAN TAKEDOWN

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Little Warriors reach for candy being thrown at their float during Friday’s West Nassau High School homecoming parade. Parade participants passed out candy to spectators, with some of the children tossing pieces back at the eager hands of kids on floats.
Raymond Fachko and Russell Palmer, Jr., hold a photo of David Crosby. All three of them were inducted into the West Nassau High School Hall of Fame Friday night

Raymond Fachko and Russell Palmer, Jr., hold a photo of David Crosby. All three of them were inducted into the West Nassau High School Hall of Fame Friday night

Three inducted into Warrior Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The newest members of the West Nassau High School Hall of Fame class of 2025 were inducted Friday night before the Warriors’ homecoming football game.  This year’s honorees are David Crosby, Raymond Fachko and Russell Palmer Jr.
Brenda Schwend stands by her painting “I am speaking.” Her show opened Tuesday in the Kent Campus Gallery of Florida State College at Jacksonville. Submitted

Brenda Schwend stands by her painting “I am speaking.” Her show opened Tuesday in the Kent Campus Gallery of Florida State College at Jacksonville. Submitted

Artist shines under gallery lights

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Realism and self-expression are some of the details painted on the canvas of Callahan artist Brenda Schwend.  Her art journey began in 2017 after her daughter invited her to join an art class at Florida State College of Jacksonville.
The event is at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds Sept. 12.

The event is at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds Sept. 12.

Journey to ARCOT

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   All aboard for a journey of inclusion at The Arc Nassau’s second annual gala. The nonprofit organization hosts “ARCOT Gala 2025: It’s A Special World After All” Sept. 12 at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds in Callahan.
A variety of crafts and artwork can be entered into the Northeast Florida Fair’s Home Arts competition. Canned food, baked goods, plants and more may also be entered. Visit www.neflfair.org to view the rules and divisions available to enter. Submitted

A variety of crafts and artwork can be entered into the Northeast Florida Fair’s Home Arts competition. Canned food, baked goods, plants and more may also be entered. Visit www.neflfair.org to view the rules and divisions available to enter. Submitted

Gather entries now for 78th annual NEFL Fair

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Northeast Florida Fair is ready to “Grow it, Show it, Sew it” for its 78th year, with fresh events to celebrate. This year’s fair is Oct. 9-19.
Barnabas Center’s McKinney-Vento Program receives a $10,000 donation from the Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz.

Barnabas Center’s McKinney-Vento Program receives a $10,000 donation from the Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz.

Barnabas receives $10,000 donation

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Barnabas Center’s McKinney-Vento Program receives a $10,000 donation from the Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz. The program was formerly known as Families in Transition and helps meet unmet needs of local school children. The annual car show is held Memorial Day weekend at Callahan Methodist Church.
Jeremy Scott is joined by family and Nassau County Chamber of Commerce members as he celebrates the grand opening.

Jeremy Scott is joined by family and Nassau County Chamber of Commerce members as he celebrates the grand opening.

New State Farm now open in Callahan

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Jeremy Scott is joined by family and Nassau County Chamber of Commerce members as he celebrates the grand opening of Jeremy Scott Insurance Agency at 450034 State Road 200.