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Photo courtesy of Charlton County Sheriff Robert Phillips

Photo courtesy of Charlton County Sheriff Robert Phillips

Hilliard family's plane crashes

Amanda Bishop
Friday, April 11, 2025
Amanda Bishop Publisher/Editor   Three Hilliard residents remain hospitalized after a Thursday plane accident. A total of six members of the Franklin family were onboard when the plane lifted left while landing at Davis Field in Folkston, Ga.
Gardeners plant a pollinator garden at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds March 14.

Gardeners plant a pollinator garden at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds March 14.

Gardeners plant pollinator garden

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
For the Record On March 14, National Butterfly Awareness Day, several members of the Callahan Garden Club started a pollinator garden at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds.
Members of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce and Nassau County commissioners celebrate the opening of HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with HCA CEO Reed Hammond and the medical staff March 31.

Members of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce and Nassau County commissioners celebrate the opening of HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with HCA CEO Reed Hammond and the medical staff March 31.

HCA now open

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Members of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce and Nassau County commissioners celebrate the opening of HCA Florida Yulee Emergency with HCA CEO Reed Hammond and the medical staff March 31. The 11,000-square-foot emergency center had a soft opening March 10.
First Baptist Church Hilliard members spent Friday and Saturday beautifying the church grounds.

First Baptist Church Hilliard members spent Friday and Saturday beautifying the church grounds.

Church work day

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
First Baptist Church Hilliard members spent Friday and Saturday beautifying the church grounds. When they were done, the church shined a little brighter. The church women’s ministry is also collecting recipes for the Women of Grace cookbook. To contribute, email shellycummins69@gmail.
Students from Hilliard Elementary School visit Washington, D.C. before spring break.

Students from Hilliard Elementary School visit Washington, D.C. before spring break.

Local schools take over Washington, D.C.

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Students from Hilliard Elementary School visit Washington, D.C. before spring break. The students met with U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) and toured historic sites. Submitted
Paul Schwend announces that Raymond Fachko, center, is the recipient of the 2024-25 Nassau County Economic Development Board Chairman’s Award. They are joined by Jacob Hagan, left, and Fred Pike, as well as several friends and family members. Photo by Amanda Bishop

Paul Schwend announces that Raymond Fachko, center, is the recipient of the 2024-25 Nassau County Economic Development Board Chairman’s Award. They are joined by Jacob Hagan, left, and Fred Pike, as well as several friends and family members. Photo by Amanda Bishop

Fachko receives accolades

Amanda Bishop
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   Retired Callahan businessman Raymond Fachko received accolades Thursday for his many years of dedication to the community during his tenure at the former Brandies Ace Hardware.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper points to a board displaying those arrested during Operation Deviant Nightfall. He held a press conference. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper points to a board displaying those arrested during Operation Deviant Nightfall. He held a press conference. Photo by Anna Newhoff

23 deviants arrested during NCSO operation

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   A total of 23 deviants were busted during a multi-state child predator sting.  The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference March 27 about its multi-phase operation targeting sexual predators.
West Nassau Historical Society President John Hendricks shares a laugh with Vice President Jerry Peterson

West Nassau Historical Society President John Hendricks shares a laugh with Vice President Jerry Peterson

Railroad Day

Amanda Bishop
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
West Nassau Historical Society President John Hendricks shares a laugh with Vice President Jerry Peterson during the 20th annual Railroad Day Festival March 29. The annual festival serves as a fundraiser for the historical society. New members are always sought. Visit www.wnhsfl.org to learn more.
A Crescent City man walking along U.S. 301 died Wednesday evening.

A Crescent City man walking along U.S. 301 died Wednesday evening.

Pedestrian dies on U.S. 301

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher A Crescent City man died after he was struck by two vehicles Wednesday night. According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the 59-year-old had been involved in a single-vehicle crash on Ford Road in Bryceville.