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A local family will auction off their home as part of a raffle to raise money for their nonprofit organization, OurVETS, which aims to provide aid to veterans in tough situations.
Read More »Family Home To Be Raffled Off For Veterans
Historic Trenton Gym, Built In ’39, Set To Reopen
Trenton High School's old gym, built in 1939, will open its doors once again in late February after long-awaited renovations. A $350,000 grant helped repair the structural elements, but fundraisers will continue to take care of cosmetic and interior elements of the gym, such as constructing a memorabilia room.
Read More »Florida’s Local Governments Split $3.5 Million Settlement with Stericycle
Besides Newberry, a range of other North Central Florida governments are to receive money from Stericycle.
Read More »Haunted Gilchrist County Jail Infamous Among Visitors and Paranormal Investigators
Eight jail cells make up the interior of the Old Gilchrist County Jail, an establishment known for its paranormal activities. Recently, the jail opened its doors for a haunting tour.
Read More »Historic Gym Receives Grant For Restoration in Trenton
Trenton High School's old gymnasium will finally receive the funding it needs to be restored. The gym now awaits repair at Trenton Elementary School.
Read More »DCF Reaches Settlement With Survivors Of Bell Killings
The Florida Department of Children and Families as well as two private companies have agreed to pay $750,000 to settle legal claims resulting from a mass killing in Bell last September.
Read More »Gilchrist Residents Voice Concern Over Proposed Ten Commandments Monument
A large monument of the Ten Commandments might be built in front of the County Courthouse in Trenton. A meeting will be held to discuss the proposal at 6 p.m. in the Gilchrist County Meeting Room.
Read More »Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office Becomes Safe Place For Online Sales
Local Craigslist antique seller arranges trade meeting in Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office to ensure safety for both buyer and seller. Ron Mills and the sheriff's office hope to see more counties adopt the practice in preventing online crime.
Read More »Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office Released 911 Call
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office released the 911 phone call made by Don Spirit today. Don Spirit called 911 on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 at approximately 4 p.m. to inform the police that he had shot and killed his daughter, Sarah Spirit, and his six grandchildren. Spirit told the dispatcher that …
Read More »Bell Residents Hold Vigil In Honor Of Slain Family
In the small town of Bell, family and friends gathered at a candlelight vigil to honor the lives of Sarah Spirit, 28, and her six children. Police said last Thursday, Don Spirit shot and killed his daughter and six grandchildren before turning the gun on himself.
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