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A brush fire ignited in Hilliard Nov. 22, burning 43 acres. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, the fire started at 1:09 p.m. near U.S. 1 and Murrhee Road.

A brush fire ignited in Hilliard Nov. 22, burning 43 acres. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, the fire started at 1:09 p.m. near U.S. 1 and Murrhee Road.

Hilliard wildfire sparks Saturday

A brush fire ignited in Hilliard Nov. 22, burning 43 acres. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, the fire started at 1:09 p.m. near U.S. 1 and Murrhee Road.
Old Town Hall in Hilliard

Old Town Hall in Hilliard

Hilliard relocates various departments

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The old Hilliard Town Hall is coming back into service. A few departments will now be working out of the old building, located at 15879 W. County Road 108.  Town hall moved in July 2007 to its current location, 15859 W. County Road 108.
Callahan Elementary School welcomes new school resource officer Billy Johns Monday morning. He replaces Officer DJ Valentine, who was promoted to a new position with the school district and was on campus with Johns Monday. They are pictured with Superintendent Kathy Burns. Submitted

Callahan Elementary School welcomes new school resource officer Billy Johns Monday morning. He replaces Officer DJ Valentine, who was promoted to a new position with the school district and was on campus with Johns Monday. They are pictured with Superintendent Kathy Burns. Submitted

CES adds new resource officer

Sophomore defensive back Josh Stafford takes possession of the ball at left.

Sophomore defensive back Josh Stafford takes possession of the ball at left.

State championship Friday

Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   The Warriors aim to be the first Nassau County high school to win a state football championship.
The Warrior football team joins The Tribe student section in the stands after the game to celebrate their victory over Fernandina Beach Friday.

The Warrior football team joins The Tribe student section in the stands after the game to celebrate their victory over Fernandina Beach Friday.

Warriors make history

Pryce Arnold holds the ball for kicker Gavin Velazquez, who added an extra point to the Warriors’ side of the scoreboard. Photos by Brian LaCross, www.fb.com/LaCrossImages

Pryce Arnold holds the ball for kicker Gavin Velazquez, who added an extra point to the Warriors’ side of the scoreboard. Photos by Brian LaCross, www.fb.com/LaCrossImages

County rivalry to choose state finalist

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Two Nassau County teams won Friday night, placing them face-to-face this Friday to determine which team will play for a chance at a state championship.
Paramount ARC has several therapy horses on its property. Photo by Marisa DeMar

Paramount ARC has several therapy horses on its property. Photo by Marisa DeMar

Potential development distresses neighboring landowners

Ashley Chandler News-Leader   A public hearing for the reclassification of a few thousand acres in Nassau County owned by Raydient LLC brought a group of concerned citizens to the Board of County Commissioners meeting Oct. 27.
U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean visits with area residents at the Town of Hilliard’s Veterans Appreciation Ceremony Saturday morning. Bean spoke about respect for the sacrifices and services the veterans provided Americans by serving in the military. Submitted

U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean visits with area residents at the Town of Hilliard’s Veterans Appreciation Ceremony Saturday morning. Bean spoke about respect for the sacrifices and services the veterans provided Americans by serving in the military. Submitted

Hilliard honors local vets

obbie Walker cuts the ribbon to celebrate the official grand opening of The Winery at Tuscan Rose Vineyards Saturday morning. She is joined by family members and Nassau County commissioners Alyson McCullough, John Martin and A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. The winery is located at 45884 Bismark Road and includes a tasting room, outside seating, and a gift shop with various jams, jellies and other items. Weekend specials were served, including burrata and caprese salads, woodfired pizzas and more. Live music for the g

obbie Walker cuts the ribbon to celebrate the official grand opening of The Winery at Tuscan Rose Vineyards Saturday morning. She is joined by family members and Nassau County commissioners Alyson McCullough, John Martin and A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. The winery is located at 45884 Bismark Road and includes a tasting room, outside seating, and a gift shop with various jams, jellies and other items. Weekend specials were served, including burrata and caprese salads, woodfired pizzas and more. Live music for the g

Coach David Crosby, left, befriended Staten Dempsey and the duo spent numerous hours maintaining the softball and football fields at West Nassau High School. Crosby guided softball players for decades, also mentoring fellow coaches. Submitted

Coach David Crosby, left, befriended Staten Dempsey and the duo spent numerous hours maintaining the softball and football fields at West Nassau High School. Crosby guided softball players for decades, also mentoring fellow coaches. Submitted

Coach made impact on WNHS community

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Charles “David” Crosby was a staple in the West Nassau High School softball program. As a longtime coach and caretaker of the softball and football fields, Crosby left his mark on the community. He passed away peacefully at his home Nov. 4, surrounded by loved ones.