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Aimee Newton discusses Northeast Builders Association apprenticeships with Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students.

Aimee Newton discusses Northeast Builders Association apprenticeships with Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students.

Students explore career options

Amanda Bishop
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students explored career opportunities April 17. Students were given information about apprenticeships in carpentry, plumbing, heating and cooling, and more, as well as information on military careers.
The Old Farmhouse, 45309 Mickler St., Callahan, will reopen May 17. It closed after a Nov. 19 fire damaged the southern side of the 105-year-old structure. Photo by Anna Newhoff

The Old Farmhouse, 45309 Mickler St., Callahan, will reopen May 17. It closed after a Nov. 19 fire damaged the southern side of the 105-year-old structure. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Old Farmhouse reopens May 17

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Old Farmhouse rises from the ashes.  The 105-year-old home turned storefront had a devastating fire in the fall. For the past four years, the house has served as the heart of the décor, gift and boutique shop. But on the night of Nov.
Nassau County Property Appraiser Office employees Tim Williams, Will Wood and Samantha Brandt assist residents at the Callahan office. New extended hours begin Monday in an effort to better meet citizens’ needs. Submitted

Nassau County Property Appraiser Office employees Tim Williams, Will Wood and Samantha Brandt assist residents at the Callahan office. New extended hours begin Monday in an effort to better meet citizens’ needs. Submitted

Callahan office hours increase

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
For the Record   Nassau County Property Appraiser Kevin Lilly announces the expansion of office hours at the Callahan branch, located in the Walter “Junior” Boatright Building on Mickler Street.  Starting Monday, the Callahan office will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Joel Pace and Luke Surrency deliver supplies to homeless individuals in Jacksonville April 26. Be the Change Northeast Florida needs donations of pop-top food, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers, combs, snacks, hotel size soap, washcloths and backpacks. Donations may be dropped off at the Nassau County Record.

Joel Pace and Luke Surrency deliver supplies to homeless individuals in Jacksonville April 26. Be the Change Northeast Florida needs donations of pop-top food, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers, combs, snacks, hotel size soap, washcloths and backpacks. Donations may be dropped off at the Nassau County Record.

Help the homeless

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Joel Pace and Luke Surrency deliver supplies to homeless individuals in Jacksonville April 26. Be the Change Northeast Florida needs donations of pop-top food, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers, combs, snacks, hotel size soap, washcloths and backpacks.
Nassau County Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper addresses the Board of County Comm-issioners April 16. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Nassau County Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper addresses the Board of County Comm-issioners April 16. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Emergency Management may lose federal, state funding

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Ashley Chandler Community Newspapers, Inc.   Nassau County Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper said EM may lose federal and state government funding. Cooper gave an annual update to the Board of County Commissioners April 16.
Callahan Mayor Randy Knagge, center, joins Webelo scouts from Callahan Cub Scout Pack 351 April 14.

Callahan Mayor Randy Knagge, center, joins Webelo scouts from Callahan Cub Scout Pack 351 April 14.

Mayor shares role with Webelos

Amanda Bishop
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Callahan Mayor Randy Knagge, center, joins Webelo scouts from Callahan Cub Scout Pack 351 April 14. He shared how he was elected and about his role in local government. His visit completes the Scouts’ My Community Adventure requirement toward their Webelos Badge of Rank. Photo by Amanda Bishop
Veterans and community members alike visited the wall throughout the weekend.

Veterans and community members alike visited the wall throughout the weekend.

Hallowed ground

Amanda Bishop
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Vietnam's Voices visited the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds in Callahan April 17-21. Veterans and community members alike visited the wall throughout the weekend. View more pictures inside the April 23 edition of the newspaper.
Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds this week. Submitted

Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds this week. Submitted

Vietnam memorial arrives

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   A solemn memorial commemorating the Vietnam War will arrive in Callahan Thursday.  The almost 300-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. will be on display at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds through Sunday.
Nassau County and the City of Fernandina Beach offer fire safety education via a new mobile simulator.

Nassau County and the City of Fernandina Beach offer fire safety education via a new mobile simulator.

Fire safety demonstrations now available

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Nassau County and the City of Fernandina Beach offer fire safety education via a new mobile simulator. The government entities jointly applied for a federal grant for the 27-foot fire safety simulator trailer.
A number of Easter events will occur this weekend.

A number of Easter events will occur this weekend.

Upcoming Events

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
BRYCEVILLE EGG HUNT   The Bryceville Branch Library hosts an egg hunt with community heroes today, 2-3 p.m. The library is located at 7280 Motes Road.   SAC MEETING   The West Nassau High School School Advisory Committee meetings are today and May 21 at 3:15 p.m. in the media canter.