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The new Nassau County School District app

The new Nassau County School District app

District launches new tools

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   As Nassau County parents and students prepare to head back to school Monday, the district has launched new tools and programs while celebrating a major academic milestone. Nassau County was ranked the No.
Hilliard Parks and Recreation hosted the Big Red Football camp for kids ages 5 to 15 July 14-16.

Hilliard Parks and Recreation hosted the Big Red Football camp for kids ages 5 to 15 July 14-16.

Big Red Football camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Hilliard Parks and Recreation hosted the Big Red Football camp for kids ages 5 to 15 July 14-16. The football training camp taught the campers footwork drills, fundamentals, skills and the Flash spirit.
Campers warm up at the start of camp.

Campers warm up at the start of camp.

Callahan Middle School hoops zone

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Callahan Middle School Basketball Coach Earle Wilson held the CMS basketball camp for sixth- through ninth-graders Thursday through Saturday. With guidance, campers built skills and confidence in basketball, preparing them for the next level. 
Taylor Bass plants a kiss on Pickles from Burro Buddies. Burro Buddies is a donkey-drink delivery business in Nassau County.

Taylor Bass plants a kiss on Pickles from Burro Buddies. Burro Buddies is a donkey-drink delivery business in Nassau County.

DELIVERY DONKEYS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   A new local business serves up big cheer.  Mable, Pickles and Lola Moon are the donkeys of Burro Buddies LLC, trained by Callahan resident Terrie Bass, her husband, Josh, and daughter, Taylor.
OtterSpace Wildlife, a nonprofit in Hilliard, will soon become the nation’s largest fox rescue. Already, the rehabilitation center has a variety of animals, including deer. Photo by Marisa DeMar

OtterSpace Wildlife, a nonprofit in Hilliard, will soon become the nation’s largest fox rescue. Already, the rehabilitation center has a variety of animals, including deer. Photo by Marisa DeMar

OtterSpace set to become nation’s largest fox rescue

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Marisa demar CNI Newspapers Inc.   OtterSpace Wildlife, a nonprofit rehabilitation center located in Hilliard, is adding a hundred new foxes to its sanctuary, making it the largest fox rescue location in the country.
This house located at 540293 U.S. Highway 1, Callahan, was built in 1965 in what is considered the “Thomas Creek area” of the Nassau County Historic Resource Survey II. Photo by Anna Newhoff

This house located at 540293 U.S. Highway 1, Callahan, was built in 1965 in what is considered the “Thomas Creek area” of the Nassau County Historic Resource Survey II. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Nassau County government continues historic resource survey

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
ANNA NEWHOFF NCR Reporter   Nassau County officials aim to preserve the history of the people and places that make up the county.
Renovations are underway at the West Nassau High School football and soccer field, part of more than $1.7 million in athletic facility upgrades approved by the Nassau County School Board Feb. 27.

Renovations are underway at the West Nassau High School football and soccer field, part of more than $1.7 million in athletic facility upgrades approved by the Nassau County School Board Feb. 27.

Warrior Field renovation underway at West Nassau High School

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Renovations are underway at the West Nassau High School football and soccer field, part of more than $1.7 million in athletic facility upgrades approved by the Nassau County School Board Feb. 27. Of that amount, $1,328,070 was awarded to AstroTurf Corporation of Dalton, Ga.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office hosted its Safe Kids Academy at the NCSO Training Facility on Saturday. Nineteen youths participated in the one-day event, which taught children life-saving skills.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office hosted its Safe Kids Academy at the NCSO Training Facility on Saturday. Nineteen youths participated in the one-day event, which taught children life-saving skills.

Sheriff’s office hosts Safe Kids Academy to teach children life-saving skills

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Kathy Thornton Community Newspapers, Inc.   The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Sheriff’s Safe Kids Academy on Saturday at the NCSO Training Facility, offering local families a hands-on, educational experience focused on empowering children with critical safety knowledge.
Journeyman facilities technician Josh Powell, center, recently completed his 20th year with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners. With Powell is Facilities Manager Tony Lombardi, left, and County Manager Taco Pope.

Journeyman facilities technician Josh Powell, center, recently completed his 20th year with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners. With Powell is Facilities Manager Tony Lombardi, left, and County Manager Taco Pope.

County honors Powell

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
For the Record The Nassau County Commission honored Josh Powell June 18 for 20 years of service with the county. Hired June 13, 2005, Powell started as a custodian. He’s advanced through various jobs with the county and currently serves as a journeyman facilities technician.
Ryleigh Vanier catches a ground ball.

Ryleigh Vanier catches a ground ball.

K-Zone hosts camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Taigen LeBel steps over the obstacle course Monday at the K-Zone Athletic Academy softball camp at West Nassau High School. The two-day camp was put on by Kelsey Sweatt, a D2 World Series finalist and Kenzie Woods, a former D1 collegiate softball player.