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Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10.

Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10.

Ice Pop Patrol

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10. Grace Turner and her parents pet K-9 Rip who is with Deputy Jacob. Rip enjoyed a treat as well.
LGI Homes recently donated $3,000 to the Nassau County on Council on Aging to support building benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard. NCCOA President and CEO Janice Ancrum and staff accept the donation.

LGI Homes recently donated $3,000 to the Nassau County on Council on Aging to support building benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard. NCCOA President and CEO Janice Ancrum and staff accept the donation.

LGI Homes gives Council on Aging $3,000

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
LGI Homes donated $3,000 to the Nassau County Council on Aging to support the installation of benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard.
Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening.

Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening.

Wild Wonders

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Local children engage with reptiles and snakes during the Wild Wonders Animal Show at the Bryceville Branch Library Thursday evening. Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening. 
Tynlee Carmichael hands Drake Thompson the ball. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Tynlee Carmichael hands Drake Thompson the ball. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Campers hone basketball skills

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Blake Whittenburg dribbles the ball with the guidance of Shadé Schreiber during the Hilliard Parks and Recreation basketball camp June 24-26. Jeremy and Shadé Schreiber helped children sharpen skills and build confidence while having fun on the court. Jolie DeBerry jumps to shoot the ball at left.
Team Splash athletes met for their first practice Monday in Hilliard. More team members are always welcome. Submitted

Team Splash athletes met for their first practice Monday in Hilliard. More team members are always welcome. Submitted

Olympians meet in Hilliard

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher Team Splash brings Special Olympics swimming to Hilliard. The Area 4 team has new coaches on deck and a dedicated team of community volunteers.  The team held its first practice at the Town of Hilliard’s pool Monday.
Abby Driggers baked the winning pie for the second year in a row for the Red, White and Boom Independence Day event Friday.

Abby Driggers baked the winning pie for the second year in a row for the Red, White and Boom Independence Day event Friday.

West Side celebrates Independence Day

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Abby Driggers baked the winning pie for the second year in a row for the Red, White and Boom Independence Day event Friday. The event included a watermelon eating contest, children’s games, music and more at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds. 
Youth Pastor Ethan Thompson holds Isaiah, who will be a year old Saturday.

Youth Pastor Ethan Thompson holds Isaiah, who will be a year old Saturday.

Anchor members celebrate at Red, White and Boom

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Anchor Church members interact with children, playing games and enjoying fellowship while attending the Red, White and Boom Fourth of July festival and fireworks at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds Friday. Youth Pastor Ethan Thompson holds Isaiah, who will be a year old Saturday.
Redemptive Love Church invites everyone to its new location at 542233 U.S. 1, Callahan.

Redemptive Love Church invites everyone to its new location at 542233 U.S. 1, Callahan.

Redemptive Love in Callahan

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Redemptive Love Church invites everyone to its new location at 542233 U.S. 1, Callahan. The church held its first service in its new home Sunday. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. at the contemporary Christian church, which formerly met in a local home for the past year and a half.
Impact Your World Church Pastor Kalvin Thompson presents Celine Joinville and Hadleigh White with their scholarships.

Impact Your World Church Pastor Kalvin Thompson presents Celine Joinville and Hadleigh White with their scholarships.

Church awards scholars

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
For the Record As a student at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School, the Rev. Kalvin R. Thompson thought an athletic scholarship was his only path to college. Although he was a good basketball player, he wasn’t a great one, he said.  Then a friend told him, “‘You can go to college on your grades.
The gangway that collapsed during the Hometown Fourth of July Friday night event is pictured at top, full of spectators less than an hour before the collapse, pictured above. Photos by Ashley Chandler

The gangway that collapsed during the Hometown Fourth of July Friday night event is pictured at top, full of spectators less than an hour before the collapse, pictured above. Photos by Ashley Chandler

Gangway buckles as spectators congregate

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Ashley Chandler News-Leader   Fireworks exploded overhead as onlookers formed hand motions to the song “YMCA” at the annual Fourth of July celebration at the Fernandina Harbor Marina.