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West Nassau Art Alliance co-chair Brenda Schwend, John Hendricks, co-chair Janie Sheehan, Linda Carr, Michelle Swank, Pam Jones, guest artist Walter Cartategui, and Stephanie Bucci pose together at a recent West Nassau Art Alliance meeting. Community members who are interested in helping to expand western Nassau’s cultural offerings can attend the next meeting Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Callahan Train Depot.

West Nassau Art Alliance co-chair Brenda Schwend, John Hendricks, co-chair Janie Sheehan, Linda Carr, Michelle Swank, Pam Jones, guest artist Walter Cartategui, and Stephanie Bucci pose together at a recent West Nassau Art Alliance meeting. Community members who are interested in helping to expand western Nassau’s cultural offerings can attend the next meeting Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Callahan Train Depot.

West Side art scene growing

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The art scene in western Nassau grows with the start of the West Nassau Art Alliance.  The WNAA officially began in March, following its first meeting held at the historic Callahan Train Depot.
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School art teacher Heather Cash-Canode cuts the ribbon to open the new Alumni Art Courtyard Friday evening. Joining her are Principal John Crawford and Walnut Creek Furniture owners Gene and Treana Jackson. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Hilliard Middle-Senior High School art teacher Heather Cash-Canode cuts the ribbon to open the new Alumni Art Courtyard Friday evening. Joining her are Principal John Crawford and Walnut Creek Furniture owners Gene and Treana Jackson. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Alumni courtyard opens

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Alumni Art Courtyard is officially in use at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday night before the Flashes football game to commemorate the new creative opportunities the outdoor classroom will offer HMSHS students.
Emily’s Promise Presid-ent Doug Adkins and Vice President Janet Adkins join Callahan Town Coun-cilwoman Jacquelyn Fle-ming Monday. The council declared October as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Emily’s Promise Presid-ent Doug Adkins and Vice President Janet Adkins join Callahan Town Coun-cilwoman Jacquelyn Fle-ming Monday. The council declared October as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Callahan council raises blood clot prevention awareness

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Callahan Town Council convened Monday night to raise awareness for preventable blood clot deaths. A declaration marked October as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month.
Hilliard Mayor John Beasley is joined by his family, including wife Donna, and Florida League of Cities Director of Member Services and Training Chris Holley Thursday night. Beasley has spent 25 years as a public servant, first elected Nov. 7, 2000. He currently acts as mayor of the town. Photo by Alicia Head

Hilliard Mayor John Beasley is joined by his family, including wife Donna, and Florida League of Cities Director of Member Services and Training Chris Holley Thursday night. Beasley has spent 25 years as a public servant, first elected Nov. 7, 2000. He currently acts as mayor of the town. Photo by Alicia Head

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Mayor Beasley reaches 25-year milestone

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Hilliard Mayor John Beasley was honored at the Hilliard Town Council meeting Thursday night for 25 years of service to the town.
The West Nassau High School Class of 1975 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20 at 1881 Occasions in Hilliard.

The West Nassau High School Class of 1975 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20 at 1881 Occasions in Hilliard.

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Class of ’75 holds 50th reunion

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The West Nassau High School Class of 1975 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20 at 1881 Occasions in Hilliard. This was the last combined Hilliard and Callahan class to graduate from West Nassau. The district divided western Nassau into two high schools as enrollment increased.
Entries due Oct. 10.

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Hey kids, enter our writing contest

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The staff of the Nassau County Record eagerly awaits this year’s round of Spooky Story Contest entries. The contest is open to kindergarten through fifth grade students. And yes, kindergarten students have placed in the top 10 in recent years, so they truly are encouraged to enter.