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Today's News

  • Engagement: Colson-Arrington

       Carl and Amanda Colson of Chiefland announce the engagement of their daughter, Burgandy Colson of Chiefland to Christopher "Red" Arrington of Chiefland, son of Randy and Jeanne Arrington of Chiefland.
       The bride-to-be and groom-to-be are both graduates of Chiefland High School. Miss Colson has a Associate's degree in cardiovascular technology and is an independant consultant for Premier Designs Jewelry. Mr. Arrington is a cattle farmer in Kentucky.

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  • Log Cabin Quilters for May 19

    By WINNELLE HORNE
    Director, Quilt Museum
    The Log Cabin Quilters met Thursday, May 12, at the Levy County Quilt Museum. More fabric was brought in and also lots of pictures that have been taken through the months.  We have extra photos for those who want them.
    Four ladies came out and had lunch with us. One had a quilt she wanted to have finished.  Lois took the job on.

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  • Workforce Connection teams up with Monster.com

    Workforce Connection of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties has teamed up with Monster.com to help job seekers power up their search efforts.

    The following additional Career Launch programs and services are also offered free of charge:
    • Job Campaign Coaching and One-on-One Meetings with Veterans Representatives by appointment only. Contact Dr. Jo Clifford at 840-5700, ext. 1120 or 800-434-JOBS, ext. 1120 or email jclifford@clmworkforce.com.

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  • Helping Hands for May 19

    Farm Bureau collects
    for disaster victims
       Levy County Farm Bureau will be taking donations through the month of May for the families affected by the recent tornados in Alabama.     Needed items are bottled water, personal hygiene items, blankets, toys for kids, clothing, non-perishable food items. Cash donations will also be accepted, please make check payable to the Alabama Disaster Relief Fund through Drummond Community Bank.

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  • Community Calendar for the week of May 19

    Today

    Legion membership meeting
    American Legion Post 91 will have its regular membership meeting with dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting. New officers for 2011-12 will be announced. All members and prospective members are invited. The post is located at 4200 South U.S. Highway 129 between Trenton and Bell next to the FFA Arena.

    Saturday

    FWC hunter safety course

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  • Chiefland star party Friday

       The Chiefland Star Party Group is presenting a telescopic view of the stars and planets at the observation tower at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown at 8:30 p.m.

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  • Library loads up on activities

       The Levy County Public Library System is loaded with activities the rest of the month.
       The Luther Callaway Public Library in Chiefland will have a "feelings-themed" preschool program at 11 a.m. on May 23. On the same day, there also will be an after school program with movie and popcorn at the Bronson Public Library at 5 p.m.

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  • Man arrested on domestic, child assault charges

    Charles David Keene, 52, of Archer, was arrested after Levy County Sheriff's deputies answered a domestic disturbance call on May 9 at University Oaks subdivision, according to a  Sheriff's Office press release.
    An adult female told a deputy that Keene had been drinking and when he came home they got into a verbal argument. She said Keene picked up a children's bicycle and attempted to throw it at her,  but it missed and instead struck a child, 3,  knocking the child to the ground.

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  • Sheriff's Report & Most Wanted for May 19

    The Levy County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
    n May 9, Rebecca J. Alvarado, 35, Trenton, writ of bodily attachment. Bond $1,176.93.
    n May 10, Daniel Luke Arrington, 33, Chiefland, burglary, grand theft, dealing in stolen property. Bond $100,000.
    n May 15, Cody James Blair, 19, Bronson, aggravated stalking. Bond $100,000.
    n May 9, Todd Edgar Bloss, 40, Keystone Heights, no driver’s license. Bond $500.

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  • Court dispositions

    The following persons were sentenced, found not guilty or the case nolle pros — dropped — in the Criminal Division of the 8th Circuit Court in Levy County. The information is taken from public records. VOP means violation of probation.
    n Jorge Escobedo Alonso, driving without a license, 60 days with credit for 60 days served; resisting an officer with violence, nolle pros. Must pay civil judgment.

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