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Max is pictured at left as well as above with Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Griffith, who serves as the school resource officer at Yulee Middle School and as Max’s handler. They will visit several schools this year. Submitted

Max is pictured at left as well as above with Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Griffith, who serves as the school resource officer at Yulee Middle School and as Max’s handler. They will visit several schools this year. Submitted

Max newest school resource officer

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
For the Record   A new classmate joined some Nassau County students this school year, but this student has four legs. K-9 Max, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office’s newest canine, was deployed within the Nassau County School District as part of the NCSO’s partnership with the district.
Country Star Quilt Guild members Lori Frederick and Sue Dayo wrap veteran Army Sgt. Eugene Merson in a Quilt of Valor. The guild members work together on a variety of sewing projects. A quilt will be raffled off later this fall as the group’s annual fundraiser. Submitted

Country Star Quilt Guild members Lori Frederick and Sue Dayo wrap veteran Army Sgt. Eugene Merson in a Quilt of Valor. The guild members work together on a variety of sewing projects. A quilt will be raffled off later this fall as the group’s annual fundraiser. Submitted

Quilts from the heart

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Stitchers from all over western Nassau County come together to create quilts from the heart. The Country Star Quilt Guild formed in 2015, sewing together community, charity, and friendship one quilt at a time for a decade.
The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association Jax 2025 Remembrance Ride honored Deputy Joshua Moyers Saturday.

The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association Jax 2025 Remembrance Ride honored Deputy Joshua Moyers Saturday.

VEMA event honors Moyers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association Jax 2025 Remembrance Ride honored Deputy Joshua Moyers Saturday. An overwhelming turnout from chapter riders caused a delay in initial start time. The ride started in Jacksonville and ended in Hilliard.
The Nassau County Record is the 2025 General Excellence recipient.

The Nassau County Record is the 2025 General Excellence recipient.

Record earns 9 awards

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
NCR Staff Report   The Nassau County Record won the General Excellence award in the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Contest, as well as eight other awards. The Record competes among small weekly newspapers throughout the state.
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Callahan council approves Verizon site plan

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan residents will soon have permanent access to Verizon services in town. The Verizon Wireless site plan was approved Monday night by the Callahan Town Council.
ifth through eighth grade student-athletes learn fundamental skills and sharpen techniques at the Callahan Middle School volleyball camp. photos by Anna Newhoff

ifth through eighth grade student-athletes learn fundamental skills and sharpen techniques at the Callahan Middle School volleyball camp. photos by Anna Newhoff

Young athletes learn fundamentals

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Fifth through eighth grade student-athletes learn fundamental skills and sharpen techniques at the Callahan Middle School volleyball camp July 29-31. The camp also helped prepare the students for the CMS volleyball team tryouts held Monday through today. 
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School’s football team will hit the field at the Northeast Florida Educational Institute Kickoff Classic Aug. 15 at 6 p.m.

Hilliard Middle-Senior High School’s football team will hit the field at the Northeast Florida Educational Institute Kickoff Classic Aug. 15 at 6 p.m.

Flashes attend media day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Flashes Brenten Rhoden, DJ Alderman, Camauri Bolden, Kolt King, and Brock McPherson join Coach Matt Yancey at the Baker Sporting Goods High School Media Day Friday at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.
Local 4-H’ers attend 4-H University at the University of Florida July 28-30. submitted

Local 4-H’ers attend 4-H University at the University of Florida July 28-30. submitted

Local 4-H’ers attend university

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Local 4-H’ers attend 4-H University at the University of Florida July 28-30. The Florida Hippology Team, center, competed in southern regionals July 30 with team members from Nassau, Alachua and Duval counties. Enrollment for 4-H is open. Visit https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in to sign up.
Safeway Discount Beverage installed a beer and smoke sign in May, which is bright yellow and quite large. Town officials met with the business owner because the sign violates town regulations. It will be replaced soon. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Safeway Discount Beverage installed a beer and smoke sign in May, which is bright yellow and quite large. Town officials met with the business owner because the sign violates town regulations. It will be replaced soon. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Sign violates permit

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter The bright yellow “BEER SMOKE” sign at Safeway Discount Beverage in Callahan will soon come down after the store was found in violation of town signage regulations.