Today's News

BRONSON - Four-wheelin' on ATVs is a popular weekend activity for families in Levy County, but the County Commissioners believe such activity should only take place on private property or in designated areas.

That position was reaffirmed Tuesday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting, as resident Tina Buening's request to legalize operating four-wheelers on public unpaved roads was shot down.

Liability was cited as a key reason to keep ATVs off public roads.

An enormous black cloud could be seen from miles around when a Bronson tire company caught on fire Tuesday afternoon.

Rescue workers from several local cities were able to stop the fire at Tri County Tire from spreading to nearby properties, but traffic on State Road 24 was temporarily halted due to poor visibility.

Williston Fire Chief Lamar Stegall said workers hired to clean up the property accidentally started the fire while cutting steel with a blowtorch.

After another super school year for the Chiefland Senior and Middle FFA, students, parents, alumni and volunteers from the community had the chance to kick back and take a second look at the achievements at the banquet held Thursday, May 8, in the Chiefland Elementary School's cafeteria.

It was the 77th year for the Chiefland Future Farmers of America organization.

Those in attendance enjoyed a tasty supper consisting of Boston butt, roasted potatoes and green beans.

While mothers nurture us and soothe our fevered brows, it's often our fathers who offer those little pearls of wisdom that stay with us from childhood until we have our children of our own.

In honor of Father's Day, the Chiefland Citizen is asking readers to share the best advice their father ever gave them.

Here's how:

In 50 words or less, tell us something your father told you that made that lasting impression. Photos of your dad, or you with your dad, are welcomed, but only one photo please.