Today's News

A Williston man has been arrested and charged with four counts of lewd and lascivious sexual battery on a child.

Investigator Mike Bell arrested Brent Elskan on July 24 after the victim reported to the Levy County Sheriff's Office that Elskan sexually assaulted her in 2004 and 2005 in the Williston area. Elskan was 28 years of age when he allegedly sexually assaulted the victim who was 14 years old.

Elskan was interviewed on July 24 and he admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim on numerous occasions.

Grease the chain and check the tires – it’s time to get ready for the Fourth Annual 2009 Ride to Provide to benefit Levy Association for Retarded Citizens (LARC). The Ride is a rapidly growing bike run with plenty to recommend it. First, the Ride runs through 60 of the prettiest miles in Levy County.

Second, once kickstands come up, the boots don’t touch the ground until the file pulls up for a picnic lunch at the LARC campus in Otter Creek. This is a law-enforcement escorted ride, and all intersections are held for riders – no red lights!

For over 10 years it has been home to plays, musicals and workshops that have entertained patrons from across the region.

Now it’s in need of a facelift and its supporters are calling on you to see that it gets done so future generations can enjoy entertainment from the only playhouse in Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie counties.

The Chief Theatre in Chiefland is in the midst of an aesthetic overall and the costs are daunting, Peggy Rowe, one of the Suwannee Valley Players told chamber of commerce members last week.

If the race for Group 1 City Commissioner gives you a feeling of déjà vu, that’s OK.

    It is the third time in six years that educator Alice Monyei has faced off with retiree Frank Buie.

    The two are vying for the seat in the only race on the ballot Tuesday in city elections. The other two city commissioners up for election this year, Rollin Hudson and Sammy Cason, were both re-elected without opposition.