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The market is the second Saturday of each month at Hagan Ace Hardware in Callahan from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market is the second Saturday of each month at Hagan Ace Hardware in Callahan from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Market assists battle buddies

Matty Tango, Angela Young, and their canine friend, representing Building Battle Buddies, accept the June Callahan Community Market donation from Alice Jones and Sherry Taylor.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper cuts the ribbon Monday for phase two of the Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex. He is joined by U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean, Nassau County commissioners Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray, A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, John Martin, and Nassau County Manager Taco Pope.

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper cuts the ribbon Monday for phase two of the Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex. He is joined by U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean, Nassau County commissioners Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray, A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, John Martin, and Nassau County Manager Taco Pope.

Phase two expands training

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Officials cut the ribbon Monday on the completed second phase of the $7.95 million Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex, marking a major milestone in the county’s ongoing investment in first responder preparedness.
A bee nuc is a nucleus colony for a small starter hive containing a queen, worker bees, brood, stored honey and pollen.

A bee nuc is a nucleus colony for a small starter hive containing a queen, worker bees, brood, stored honey and pollen.

Buzz about bees

Myron Beachy shares his knowledge with the Nassau County Beekeepers Association in May. Dave Sieruta, president of the Clay County Beekeepers Association, speaks in Callahan about  adding a castle to a nuc.
A second session of camp began Monday for freshmen, sophomores and juniors and will conclude Thursday.

A second session of camp began Monday for freshmen, sophomores and juniors and will conclude Thursday.

Camp Saunders forms future ballers

Sixth through eighth grade students attended Camp Saunders June 2-5, hosted by varsity Flashes at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School. 
Nassau County 4-H offers its first grill camp.

Nassau County 4-H offers its first grill camp.

4-H camp inspires future grill masters

Nassau County 4-H offers its first grill camp. Participants learned fundamental grilling principles, including cross-contamination, meat temperatures, meat science, meat marinating, and grilling techniques. They even got to grill their own hamburgers and steaks. Visit https://www.facebook.
Vacation Bible School season is in full swing. West Church in Hilliard held its VBX Color Reveal June 2-4 and First Baptist Church Hilliard magnified the Word June 1-5.

Vacation Bible School season is in full swing. West Church in Hilliard held its VBX Color Reveal June 2-4 and First Baptist Church Hilliard magnified the Word June 1-5.

Bible schools in session

Vacation Bible School season is in full swing. West Church in Hilliard held its VBX Color Reveal June 2-4 and First Baptist Church Hilliard magnified the Word June 1-5. Discover more local VBS offerings in the VBS Schedule box on page 8.
The 2025 Take Stock in Children of Nassau senior class boasts 28 seniors, including students from West Nassau High School.

The 2025 Take Stock in Children of Nassau senior class boasts 28 seniors, including students from West Nassau High School.

Take Stock honors 28 grads

The 2025 Take Stock in Children of Nassau senior class boasts 28 seniors, including students from West Nassau High School, above left, and Hilliard Middle-Senior High School. Collectively, the students had a 3.89 weighted grade point average.
Emily Mikus will perform at Jax Beach Country Fest Saturday at 4 p.m. The Callahan musician aims to make a name for herself in country music.

Emily Mikus will perform at Jax Beach Country Fest Saturday at 4 p.m. The Callahan musician aims to make a name for herself in country music.

Mikus makes music

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan native Emily Mikus turns her lifelong love of music into a career by building a name for herself as a rising musician and vocalist.
West Nassau High School faculty and staff celebrates Tammy Roberts and Jana Sheffield as they enter retirement.

West Nassau High School faculty and staff celebrates Tammy Roberts and Jana Sheffield as they enter retirement.

Tribe honors two retirees

West Nassau High School faculty and staff celebrates Tammy Roberts and Jana Sheffield as they enter retirement. Sheffield served as the digital media teacher.
Blake Ray, Emmanuel Olivencia-Christensen, Fisher Monds, Sebastian Modica, and Abigail Miller clap for fellow graduates.

Blake Ray, Emmanuel Olivencia-Christensen, Fisher Monds, Sebastian Modica, and Abigail Miller clap for fellow graduates.

Hats off to the Class of ’25

Graduates throw their caps in the air at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School May 27. Blake Ray, Emmanuel Olivencia-Christensen, Fisher Monds, Sebastian Modica, and Abigail Miller clap for fellow graduates.