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   Chiefland Police Chief Robert Douglas, left, presented CPD Officer Alton Horne, center, with a certificate in recognition of Horne's part in a recent investigation that helped break up a fraudulent check cashing scheme.
   Horne said the case started out simple enough but soon began leading him to an extensive fraudulent check operation as far away as Alachua County. Fifteen arrests were made in the operation that, all together, had passed off more than $100,000 in bad checks.

   Bethaney Swanson, a long-time Williston resident and real estate agent, has been diagnosed with lung cancer in both lungs.
The surgery she needs is not covered by her insurance. The cancer is spreading quickly and she needs the procedure as soon as possible.
   A fund has been set up at Perkins State Bank for donations to help with her medical expenses.
   Checks can be made payable to Bethaney Swanson, Medical Account and friends asked for prayers and support.
For more information, contact Sharon Brannan, 528-6558.

AMVETS Post 88 of Bronson will host the 35th Annual Wild Hog Canoe & Kayak Race on Saturday, April 28. The race begins at 8 a.m. on State Road 24 at the Waccasassa Bridge two miles east of Otter Creek.
All proceeds go to the Levy ARC.
This year's race features categories for kayak or canoe, and kayakers can now participate in the women’s division of the 55+ senior division. Race fee is $30 for kayaks.

Levy County will join other counties and the Florida Association of Counties in challenging the new law that allows the state to take money to pay Medicaid bills out of state tax collections before they are sent on to the counties and to bill for 10 years of contested bills.
The County Commissioners unanimously approved spending $1,000 to join the lawsuit.
The Legislature passed House Bill 5301 which changes the way the state collects on Medicaid bills. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill into law on March 23.