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A charred Chevrolet Camaro sits in the garage of a Yulee home destroyed by fire. Photo by Amanda Bishop

A charred Chevrolet Camaro sits in the garage of a Yulee home destroyed by fire. Photo by Amanda Bishop

House, brush fires spark

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   A home in the Plummer Creek neighborhood was destroyed by a fire Thursday night. A Nassau County Fire Rescue incident report states the fire started at 7:20 p.m. in the garage of Toni and Jason Rogers’ home at 78702 Goldfinch Lane, Yulee.
Callahan Elementary School ESE Support Facilitator Jessey Parm embraces kindergartner CJ Torres during the school’s Fun Run Friday morning. The Little Warriors raised more than $31,000, earning all students participation in the color run. Photo by Amanda Bishop

Callahan Elementary School ESE Support Facilitator Jessey Parm embraces kindergartner CJ Torres during the school’s Fun Run Friday morning. The Little Warriors raised more than $31,000, earning all students participation in the color run. Photo by Amanda Bishop

Colorful embrace

Katelyn Conner was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old, inspiring her family to start Katelyn’s Ride for Autism 13 years ago. Conner swings with her mom Mandy. Submitted

Katelyn Conner was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old, inspiring her family to start Katelyn’s Ride for Autism 13 years ago. Conner swings with her mom Mandy. Submitted

Rev up for Katelyn’s Ride

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Engines aren’t the only things revving up for Katelyn’s Ride for Autism. As the Conner family prepares for the 13th annual event, Katelyn’s mom Mandy Conner, says one special moment will take center stage before the golf cart poker run begins.
Superintendent Kathy Burns speaks at the March 23 school board workshop. Photo by Nick Blank

Superintendent Kathy Burns speaks at the March 23 school board workshop. Photo by Nick Blank

School board talks millage, Callahan consolidation

Nick Blank News-Leader   Nassau County School District board members reiterated support for the taxpayer-funded measure that supplements employee compensation, art programs and improving athletic facilities, at a workshop March 23.
Thomas Creek is just one of the waterways in Nassau County that is affected by the drought. This is an aerial view of the creek. Photo courtesy of the St. Johns River Water Management District

Thomas Creek is just one of the waterways in Nassau County that is affected by the drought. This is an aerial view of the creek. Photo courtesy of the St. Johns River Water Management District

Drought continues in Northeast Florida

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Brown grass and low river levels can be found throughout Nassau County due to the significant drought conditions in the southeastern United States. According to drought.gov, 100% of Nassau County faces an extreme drought.
Trains, tractors and more were on display at the 21st annual Railroad Day Festival in Callahan March 28.

Trains, tractors and more were on display at the 21st annual Railroad Day Festival in Callahan March 28.

Exhibit opens at festival

Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   A unique exhibit highlighting Nassau County’s culture and food opened Saturday and will be on display through Dec. 12. Its grand opening was part of the 21st annual Railroad Day Festival Saturday.
Author Heather Macht speaks to fourth grade students at Callahan Intermediate School. Photos by Amanda Bishop

Author Heather Macht speaks to fourth grade students at Callahan Intermediate School. Photos by Amanda Bishop

Authors visit with local students

Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   Authors recently visited local schools as part of the 25th annual Amelia Island Book Festival. The Authors in Schools program provides a book for every student who attends the authors’ assemblies throughout Nassau County’s public and private schools.
The Hilliard cheerleaders help beautify Hilliard.

The Hilliard cheerleaders help beautify Hilliard.

Showing love for Hilliard

Individuals, school groups, and local veteran organizations gather to help clean up Hilliard March 28. Participants received “I love Hilliard” shirts and enjoyed a meal together after picking up litter throughout town. Submitted
Chloe Clay works with other interviewers to help select the next class of Take Stock in Children Nassau scholars. A total of 37 students were chosen. Submitted

Chloe Clay works with other interviewers to help select the next class of Take Stock in Children Nassau scholars. A total of 37 students were chosen. Submitted

TSIC welcomes 37 new students

For the Record Each August, the future begins quietly at Take Stock in Children Nassau. Applications arrive from seventh through 10th graders across Nassau County – students with strong grades, good attendance, and the determination to build something more for themselves.
Sylvester Ross is blessed by God, as his shirt reads. The Hilliard veteran celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends March 11. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Council on Aging

Sylvester Ross is blessed by God, as his shirt reads. The Hilliard veteran celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends March 11. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Council on Aging

Ross celebrates 100th birthday

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   A Hilliard resident became a centurion after 100 years of service, love, and honor.  World War II veteran Sylvester Ross was born in 1926, the son of George and Ella Ophelia Ross. He served his country from 1944-46 and was honorably discharged.