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Sunday School is held in The Anchor Church’s new building March 2. The church moved furniture into the new building Feb. 27. It features classrooms and offices to meet the church’s growing needs. Sunday services are held at 8 and 11 a.m. as well as 6 p.m. Wednesday services begin at 6:45 p.m.

Sunday School is held in The Anchor Church’s new building March 2. The church moved furniture into the new building Feb. 27. It features classrooms and offices to meet the church’s growing needs. Sunday services are held at 8 and 11 a.m. as well as 6 p.m. Wednesday services begin at 6:45 p.m.

Anchor grows

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Sunday School is held in The Anchor Church’s new building March 2. The church moved furniture into the new building Feb. 27. It features classrooms and offices to meet the church’s growing needs. Sunday services are held at 8 and 11 a.m. as well as 6 p.m. Wednesday services begin at 6:45 p.m.
Dr. Kathia Ortiz cuts the ribbon joined by Nassau County commissioners Klynt Farmer and “Hupp” Huppmann, Callahan Town Clerk Shawna Gugliuzza, Callahan Mayor Randy Knagge, and Tiny Libraries of Nassau President Katey Kilpatrick. 

Dr. Kathia Ortiz cuts the ribbon joined by Nassau County commissioners Klynt Farmer and “Hupp” Huppmann, Callahan Town Clerk Shawna Gugliuzza, Callahan Mayor Randy Knagge, and Tiny Libraries of Nassau President Katey Kilpatrick. 

Tiny libraries in memory of son

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Dr. Kathia Ortiz lost her son, Rafael Rodriguez-Ortiz, 35, Oct. 13, 2023. He was found in Jacksonville and the death investigation continues. In memory of her son, Ortiz will plant seven tiny libraries in Nassau County. A ribbon cutting was held for the first one at Ewing Park in Callahan Monday.
From bottom left, Rylee Hunt, Ryleigh Flagg, Blakely Gainey, Denver Waters and Jupiter Cameron. Back row, from left, Kenly Deen, Kinsley Gainey, Kallie Nolan, and Ellis Box.

From bottom left, Rylee Hunt, Ryleigh Flagg, Blakely Gainey, Denver Waters and Jupiter Cameron. Back row, from left, Kenly Deen, Kinsley Gainey, Kallie Nolan, and Ellis Box.

BES students show perseverance

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Bryceville Elementary School students are learning about perseverance as February’s trait of the month. Pictured are Students of the Month who exhibited the trait. Submitted
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Bill Quick speaks to a McDonald’s patron at the Hearts and Heroes event.

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Bill Quick speaks to a McDonald’s patron at the Hearts and Heroes event.

McDonald’s and NCSO partner

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Ashley Chandler Community Newspapers, Inc.   The Callahan McDonald’s and Nassau County Sheriff’s Office partnered Feb. 14 to join Special Olympics efforts. The Hearts and Heroes event showed much love to the Special Olympics Florida and the NCSO’s Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Callahan Elementary School students display books they received.

Callahan Elementary School students display books they received.

2025 book festival gets underway

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
For the Record   The 2025 Amelia Island Book Festival kicks off Feb. 28 with the Authors in School program.  The AIS program has not only provided the opportunity for every student in Nassau County to receive a book, but also places the book’s author right in front of them in their classroom.
St. George Elementary School students and administrators join Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods Feb. 13 to celebrate SGES as a Literacy Leader School and a Math Leader School for third through fifth grades. Submitted

St. George Elementary School students and administrators join Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods Feb. 13 to celebrate SGES as a Literacy Leader School and a Math Leader School for third through fifth grades. Submitted

SGES leads in Georgia

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
For the Record   St. George Elementary School received top state honors in literacy and math. The school has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as a Literacy Leader School and a Math Leader School for third, fourth and fifth grades.  On Feb.
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students Riley Rigdon, Kenli Haddock display their certificates.

Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students Riley Rigdon, Kenli Haddock display their certificates.

Ag students certified

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students Riley Rigdon, Kenli Haddock, Blake Ray, Elijah Hatton and Corbin Poteet are all AEST Certified associates. They earned their certification Feb. 18 from Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. Submitted
The Callahan Middle School cheerleaders proudly represent Nassau County in two categories among junior high competition at the Universal Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals in Kissimmee.

The Callahan Middle School cheerleaders proudly represent Nassau County in two categories among junior high competition at the Universal Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals in Kissimmee.

Ramblers compete at nationals

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Callahan Middle School cheerleaders proudly represent Nassau County in two categories among junior high competition at the Universal Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals in Kissimmee. The team competed in the first round of preliminaries Feb.
Joel Pace accepts a $550 donation for Be the Change Northeast Florida Feb. 8.

Joel Pace accepts a $550 donation for Be the Change Northeast Florida Feb. 8.

Market donates to Be the Change

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Joel Pace accepts a $550 donation for Be the Change Northeast Florida Feb. 8, presented by Sherry Taylor and Alice Jones, who run the Callahan Community Market. Market vendor fees are donated to a nonprofit. Also pictured are Be the Change volunteers Matt Hibbard, Rayna Hibbard and Don Allen.
Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex

Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex

Room to grow at training complex

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Ashley Chandler Community Newspapers, Inc.   Just off County Road 108, a 40-acre plot of land is home to a training complex that remains under construction but is in use.  The county is constructing the Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex project in phases.