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Today's News

  • Gun-blasted kitten up for adoption

    Some have guardian angels. Others are angels with guardians.
    Such is the case for a 2-month old yellow tabby that was brought into the Family Pet Vet about three weeks ago.
    Angel, as staff at the Chiefland veterinary clinic has dubbed her, was barely clinging to life when she was found in an area parking lot and brought in by a concerned citizen unable to afford paying the $600 to $700 in treatment that would save Angel's life.
    But that didn't prevent staff at the hospital from doing what it could to keep her alive.

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  • Wild Hog brings in hundreds

    Organizers with the 36th Annual Wild Hog Canoe & Kayak Race say it's still too early to know just how much money was made at Saturday's event, though, based on attendance, it's believed it will be one of the most prosperous ever.

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  • Sewage spill update

    Contamination levels from a recent sewage spill into the Withlacoochee River are below state limits for fecal coliform bacteria, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
    Dea Ann Miller, FDEP spokesperson, wrote in an email Monday that tests were done in two locations Friday on the Withlacoochee, near Madison Blue Spring and at County Road 141.

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  • Crabfest with no humanity

    A long-time celebration was marred Saturday night when shots rang out at Crabfest, killing one and injuring four others.
    Barry Barney, 36, died after being shot at Crabfest, which, billed by promoters as a cultural event for the black community, occurs every April on CR 318, east of Williston.
     Sheriff Bobby McCallum said the incident erupted at 8:05 p.m. and law enforcement agents were on the scene immediately.

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  • Second sewage spill prompts warnings for Suwannee

    For the second time in as many months, state health officials are cautioning against contact with water from the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers.
    Anyone who comes into contact with the water, until officials can determine what, if any, contamination is still present from a recent sewage spill in Georgia, should wash thoroughly, the Florida Department of Health warns.

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  • PreK class raises $200 for Relay for Life Team

    Kay Gordon and Janet Hinote are members of the Chiefland Elementary ‘Kids for a Cure’ Relay for Life Team.

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  • Relay For Life at CES Saturday — Sunday

    The 2013 Relay For Life of The Nature Coast will take place at Chiefland Elementary School beginning at noon on Saturday, April 27, with the Survivor Lap, the kickoff lap for the Relay at 12:15 p.m. and the Survivor/Caregiver Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. There will be water fun at 3 p.m. and local entertainers will perform at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. 

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  • Dixie Music Center’s spring recital Satuday

    Dixie Music Center will be holding it's Spring Recital Saturday, April 27, at 4 p.m. The Dixie County Historical Society will be hosting this event at the Dixie County Cultural Center (the former Old Town Elementary School) on the corner of CR 349S and 55A.

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  • Yoho holds town hall meeting

    Congressman Ted Yoho (R-District 3) is holding a town hall on Monday, April 29, at Old Town Elementary School in the auditorium/cafeteria from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The school is on Highway 55A in Old Town. Bring your questions and share your ideas with the congressman. 

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  • Williston Crabfest this weekend

    As many as 10,000 people are expected in Williston this weekend when Crabfest 2013 gets under way.

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