Sheriff Bill Leeper and Nassau County Sheriff Office representatives receive the designation.
Barnabas Center currently offers drive-thru food drives at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds while fundraising to build a western Nassau facility. Once complete, distributions could occur at the new building. Submitted
The annual Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz, a mission of Callahan Methodist Church, raised $10,000 for Barnabas Center. Pictured left to right are Cheryl Mangold, Brad Mangold, Pastor Bodie Riddle, Barnabas President and CEO Jamie Reynolds and Community Engagement Manager Trish Thompson, and Jim Mangold. The annual fundraiser is held on the church grounds on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, drawing a crowd each year. Photo by Amanda Bishop
The former caution light at Mickler Street and U.S. 301 in Callahan is gone. It was removed June 17 after it was damaged. It previously aided motorists coming from the west, alerting them that they were entering a small town with reduced speeds and cross traffic. Photo by Amanda Bishop
Coach Julia Brown encourages Ryan at the plate. The Callahan Challengers are expanding to include a soccer team. Photo courtesy of the Callahan Challengers League
The Declaration of Independence will be read on the courthouse steps July 8.
TRU-FI Credit Union officials and community members participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the credit union’s newly built Callahan branch Tuesday. The former branch was torn down after construction completed. Photo by Britney Fletcher West
Khamani Way, Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins and Celeste Barket receive their scholarships.
A standoff ended peacefully June 16.
Comedian and magician Mark Alan performs at the Hilliard Branch Library June 10. He will perform at the Bryceville Branch Thursday at 2 p.m. and the County Building on Mickler Street in Callahan at 2 p.m. July 20.