2-27-20
Shands Live Oak Hospital
and Shands Starke SOLD
Will become emergency only facilities by April, 2020
According to a press release today, February 27, 2020, affiliates of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) will cease inpatient operations and facilities will be acquired by hospitals affiliated with HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division and operated as off-campus emergency departments
2-19-20
42nd Annual Olustee Festival - A Civil War remembrance
Officials gathered as the Blue-Grey Army’s Major General Dr. Tony Buzzella and Brigadier General Jeanie Wilks began the opening ceremonies at their new venue in Wilson Park with beautiful Lake DeSoto as the backdrop. -SVT Photo by Tami Stevenson
2-19-20
Career Day at RIVEROAK drew hundreds interested in their future
Suwannee Seniors at RIVEROAK on Career Day. L-R: Tat Van Ette, Jax Sansouci (on top) and Reagan Berry. After graduation, Tat said he wants to pursue a career in the medical field and has his sights set on becoming a registered nurse. Jax said he wants to attend college for wrestling and study criminology. Reagan, 6’ 4,” wants to play college football. - SVT Photo by Tami Stevenson
2-5-20
Gun bill may expand gun rights for elected officials
By Tami Stevenson
In light of shootings that have occurred at government meetings in various states, including city commission meetings in New Hope, Minnesota; Kirkwood, Missouri; Ross Township, Pennsylvania; and Mount Pleasant, Iowa, two gun bills are moving through the legislature that would allow certain elected officials/members to carry a firearm during meetings.
1-23-20
Local eighth-grader accepted into Mensa
With an IQ of 146, Victoria Coker has a bright future ahead of her.
-Photo: Submitted
1-23-20
69th Annual Jeanie & Stephen Foster Vocal Competition
2020 Stephen and Jeanie contestants L to R: James Hooper Stephens - Stephen Runner-up, Ashley Ambrose, Victoria Jebian - Jeanie Maid 2020 (2nd place), Allison Fahey - Jeanie Maid 2020 (3rd place), Adam Benton - Stephen 2020, Nicole Carrion - Jeanie 2020, Colby Harter - Stephen 3rd place, Jessica Farris, Alexandra Torres, Isabelle Scott. -Photo by Catherine Chapman
1-9-20
Hooked on Heroes dedicates new memorial to Veterans Park
City and county officials, along with RIVEROAK Tech representatives and other business owners gathered for a photo with Hooked on Heroes members during the unveiling of the new steel soldier silhouette, Tuesday, January 7. -SVT Photo by Tami Stevenson
1-9-2020
A Look Back At 2019
By Jeffry Boatright
January is a time that we anticipate fresh starts, new achievements and better health. We want to put the past behind us and embrace all that is right. It is a time to acknowledge those who have positively impacted us and those who made us smile. We recognize the importance of reflecting on the past year or even the past decade to see what we got right. Conversely, we want to see where we went wrong so we might avoid the same mistakes.
12-19-19
State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister retiring
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Third Circuit State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister -Courtesy Photo |
By Tami Stevenson
Effective Monday, December 23, 2019, Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister has announced he is retiring after serving the circuit since 2012.
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According to a statement released on his behalf by a Gainesville attorney, Bobi J. Frank, Siegmeister is retiring because of a personal matter he is working through, specifically his marriage to Jamie Siegmeister, of 13 years.
9-9-19
Allen West Headlines Suwannee GOP Event
Suwannee County Republican Executive Committee Vice Chairman Layne Schultetus (right) speaks with Colonel West (left) and Reverend Danny Humphries (center) before the program began. -Photo by Jeffry Boatright
9-4-19
Seeing the day through
Working in the fields built character
Workers transplant tobacco plants into the field. -Photo: Submitted
By Jeffry Boatright
Agriculture has always been the economic cornerstone of North Florida. It continues to drive our economy, and probably always will. Every crop is, in a way, a field of dreams. The past few decades, however, have brought immense changes to the social impact that agriculture has on our North Florida communities.
The whole landscape of agriculture in our area has certainly changed. Row crops are grown under pivot irrigation systems and ground is prepared with gigantic tractors that are equipped with global positioning systems.
