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Children shared their wish lists with Santa Claus and received stockings filled with treats. Submitted

Children shared their wish lists with Santa Claus and received stockings filled with treats. Submitted

Legion auxiliary hosts Santa luncheon

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 401 hosts Lunch with Santa Saturday, with crafts, karaoke and more to entertain local children. The Sons of the American Legion held a drawing, giving away several bicycles during the event.
Racetrack coming to County Road 108

Racetrack coming to County Road 108

Racetrack coming to County Road 108

For the Record   A development group has announced a masterplanned residential racetrack community near Yulee. North Florida Motorsports Park is set to merge a professional racetrack with residential units on 600 acres, a press release said.
A Christmas light show twinkles in the Callahan night sky, displaying the Temple family’s holiday joy. The show can be spotted nightly until Jan. 3 at 55371 Bear Run Road, Callahan. Submitted

A Christmas light show twinkles in the Callahan night sky, displaying the Temple family’s holiday joy. The show can be spotted nightly until Jan. 3 at 55371 Bear Run Road, Callahan. Submitted

Local family creates festive holiday show

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Christmas light shows shine bright throughout western Nassau this holiday season. Local families showcase their Christmas spirit with decorations and light shows that can be seen from miles away.
Firefighters extinguish the blaze at 28247 Pike Road, Hilliard Dec. 5. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Fire Rescue Professionals Local 3101

Firefighters extinguish the blaze at 28247 Pike Road, Hilliard Dec. 5. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Fire Rescue Professionals Local 3101

Community rallies to aid fire victims

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The community rose to the occasion to support a Hilliard family whose home was destroyed by fire Dec. 5.  The fire at 28247 Pike Road displaced two male adults and a child who will celebrate her 11th birthday Monday.
Sonshine Christian Academy families and members of the Crossroads Church congregation partake in a walk-through “Journey to Bethlehem” in Callahan Friday.

Sonshine Christian Academy families and members of the Crossroads Church congregation partake in a walk-through “Journey to Bethlehem” in Callahan Friday.

Journey to Bethlehem

Sonshine Christian Academy families and members of the Crossroads Church congregation partake in a walk-through “Journey to Bethlehem” in Callahan Friday. The journey began in the sanctuary, with groups departing every 15 minutes.
West Nassau High School senior Brian Wheat signs with Mercer University Dec. 3, with friends and family attending the celebration.

West Nassau High School senior Brian Wheat signs with Mercer University Dec. 3, with friends and family attending the celebration.

Wheat joins Mercer offense

West Nassau High School senior Brian Wheat signs with Mercer University Dec. 3, with friends and family attending the celebration. The Warrior football offensive lineman plans to continue playing football at the next level with the Bears. The college is located in Macon, Ga. 
Santa rides on a Hilliard fire truck in 2024 and will climb aboard again this Saturday. Photo by Amanda Bishop

Santa rides on a Hilliard fire truck in 2024 and will climb aboard again this Saturday. Photo by Amanda Bishop

Santa schedules local appearances

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Santa travels through western Nassau County throughout the holiday season. The local fire departments help usher in the spirit of the season by escorting St.
Callahan First Baptist Church presents “Christmas in Callahan” Dec. 6-7 nightly, with more than 100 singers, musicians, and dancers performing both evenings. Photo courtesy of Meghan Green

Callahan First Baptist Church presents “Christmas in Callahan” Dec. 6-7 nightly, with more than 100 singers, musicians, and dancers performing both evenings. Photo courtesy of Meghan Green

Christmas in Callahan

Callahan First Baptist Church presents “Christmas in Callahan” Dec. 6-7 nightly, with more than 100 singers, musicians, and dancers performing both evenings. 
The Anchor Church worship team presents its “A Thrill of Hope” Christmas production Dec. 7. Photo courtesy of The Anchor Church

The Anchor Church worship team presents its “A Thrill of Hope” Christmas production Dec. 7. Photo courtesy of The Anchor Church

Thrill of hope

The Anchor Church worship team presents its “A Thrill of Hope” Christmas production Dec. 7. 
Students from Bryceville Elementary School, Call-ahan Elementary School, and Callahan Intermediate School shop with deputies from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 4 during the annual Shop with a Cop event.

Students from Bryceville Elementary School, Call-ahan Elementary School, and Callahan Intermediate School shop with deputies from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 4 during the annual Shop with a Cop event.

Shop with cops

Students from Bryceville Elementary School, Call-ahan Elementary School, and Callahan Intermediate School shop with deputies from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 4 during the annual Shop with a Cop event.