Today's News

Preschool Story Time

These programs use books and music to present the young children with the concept that books, reading, and libraries are fun and enjoyed at all ages.  The programs last 30 minutes.

n A.F. Knotts Public Library - Yankeetown

May 13 and 27 at 10 a.m.

n Bronson Public Library

May 10 and 24 at 10 a.m.

n Luther Callaway Public Library - Chiefland

May 17  at 9:30 a.m.

n Williston Public Library

Current Problems was asked by the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail Working Group and the Suwannee River Water Management District to coordinate a cleanup of the of the Suwannee River from the Georgia line to the Gulf of Mexico.

The cleanup will consist of many small cleanups all along the river during a three-month window from September through November.   Volunteers are needed.    

Some have already committed, so look at our map to see what is covered so far at www.bit.ly/GSRC2010.

U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite has dropped out of her GOP primary campaign to seek re-election citing health reasons and endorsed Hernando County Sheriff Richard B. Nugent in the race for the 5th Congressional District.

Brown-Waite's Washington, D.C., office confirmed the email sent out this morning was authentic and that the congresswoman would serve out her term until January 2011.

Brown-Waite's office issued the following statements by the two.

Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite:

Officials vote:  Helmets and IDs a must

Skate boarders who use the Delma Locke Skate Park will soon be required to wear protective helmets displaying a city-issued identification sticker.

The City Commission voted 5-0 Monday night in favor of the new regulation, which will be displayed on a new sign at the park.

City Manager Grady Hartzog said the new rule would allow the city to stay in compliance with standards set by the city’s liability insurance provider.