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On April 5, Keith Geiger, Jake Newman, Chris Bunton, Jeffro Cotton, Frank Kello, Chris Elands and John Ruff of Sons of Confederate Veterans Kirby-Smith Camp 1209 ​​​​​​​traveled to White Springs.

On April 5, Keith Geiger, Jake Newman, Chris Bunton, Jeffro Cotton, Frank Kello, Chris Elands and John Ruff of Sons of Confederate Veterans Kirby-Smith Camp 1209 ​​​​​​​traveled to White Springs.

Sons stay active

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
On April 5, Keith Geiger, Jake Newman, Chris Bunton, Jeffro Cotton, Frank Kello, Chris Elands and John Ruff of Sons of Confederate Veterans Kirby-Smith Camp 1209 traveled to White Springs for a fundraiser at the flag site just off Interstate 75.
Chaz Davis carries the ball for Mercyhurst University against Frostburg State University Sept. 28. Frostburg won 25-24. Davis, a Callahan native, enters his final season of collegiate football this year. He catches the ball for a touchdown during homecoming against Buffalo State University Oct. 5. The Lakers shut out the Bengals 55-0.

Chaz Davis carries the ball for Mercyhurst University against Frostburg State University Sept. 28. Frostburg won 25-24. Davis, a Callahan native, enters his final season of collegiate football this year. He catches the ball for a touchdown during homecoming against Buffalo State University Oct. 5. The Lakers shut out the Bengals 55-0.

Davis enters final chapter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
MIKE THORN NCR Reporter   Former West Nassau football standout Chaz Davis enters his final collegiate football season at Mercyhurst University.
Customers wait to order at Sweet As Cyn Coffee House and Donuts Friday. Sweet as Cyn received $1,600 in donations from local business to pay it forward to customers.

Customers wait to order at Sweet As Cyn Coffee House and Donuts Friday. Sweet as Cyn received $1,600 in donations from local business to pay it forward to customers.

Sweet gift totals $1,600

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Sweet As Cyn Coffee House and Donuts was filled with generosity Friday morning after a wave of local businesses came together to surprise customers with free coffee and pastries.
Children learn about magnifying God during River Road Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School June 8-12.

Children learn about magnifying God during River Road Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School June 8-12.

Local VBS season continues

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Children learn about magnifying God during River Road Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School June 8-12. They created a variety of crafts and participated in exercises, song and dance throughout the week. Liberty Baptist Church hosted Redemption Ranch VBS June 9-11 with a western theme.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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.