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Bronson, Williston schedule...

The Town of Bronson and Williston will celebrate the Independence Day on July 1 and July 3, respectfully.

Bronson will celebrate July 1, beginning at 5 p.m. Vendors selling treats will be on hand while waiting for the sky to darken when Bronson Fire and Rescue Station 70 will light up the sky with fireworks.

Bring chairs, blankets and a canned item to James H. Cobb Park, 275 Picnic St., in Bronson.

Two days later, Williston will “Let Freedom Ring” July 3 when the city of Williston hosts the annual Pre-Fourth Extravaganza.

Levy EMT recognized for life-...

A first-responder’s job really never ends, whether or not he or she is on duty.

Levy County Public Safety firefighter-EMT Hunter Kline recently proved that when he saved a life at a local establishment while off duty.

The Levy Board of County Commissioners recognized Kline for his life-saving efforts at its meeting June 6 in presenting him with a certificate of appreciation.

Kline, who has been with LCPS since 2009, has also been nominated for a Valor Award.

12th Annual Spring Dance Revue...

D&D Studios presented their 12th Annual Spring Dance Revue on Saturday June 10. 

As in the previous years, the spectacular revue was held in the Chiefland High School Auditorium. 

"A Celebration of Faith & Freedom" was met with tremendous applause.  As July 4th approaches, many routines consisted of our nations traditional and familiar patriotic songs. 

Webber returns to CMHS

Monday was Dennis Webber’s first day in the office in his new job as principal of Chiefland Middle High School, but it wasn’t exactly a new setting for the longtime Chiefland educator.

Webber is coming from his position as principal of the Levy Learning Academy, the county’s alternative school center in Bronson, but previously spent time as a teacher, coach, dean of students and eventually assistant principal at Chiefland Middle and Chiefland High School.

He’s been in education for nearly 30 years.

Animal Services touts success of...

Levy County’s new low cost spay and neuter program, sponsored by the For Our Friends the Animals group, is only a month old, and County veterinarian Darlene Essler has seen a consensus of early approval for it from the public and county veterinarians.

Essler reported the program had taken 19 applicants through its first three weeks, including eight dog spays, six dog neuters, a couple of cat spays and a cat neuter. A cat neuter and spay were pending at the time of the County Commission meeting last Tuesday.

Tiner part of senior class...

The season is still more than two months away, but Dalton Tiner can sense something different in the air surrounding Chiefland football.

With a strong core of returning seniors, a bigger roster under first-year Indians head coach Adam Gore, encouraging results from the off-season weight program, and a playoffs-or-bust attitude, Tiner hopes this year will be his most special after more than a decade of playing football.

Florida studies future growth

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in an occasional series in which we hope to learn more about Levy County and how prepared it is to meet the future.

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About 30 people attended the community meeting May 26 to participate in the Florida 2030 Project at Haven Hospice. The event was hosted by the Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce.

CES, two more Levy schools...

Three Levy County elementary schools have been recognized for their excellence in volunteerism.

At the School Board of Levy County meeting last Tuesday, Chiefland Elementary School Principal Lacy Redd, Yankeetown School principal Denee Hurst and Joyce Bullock Elementary School assistant principal Hillary Cribbs accepted Florida Golden School Award certificates on behalf of their schools for their high levels of volunteer contributions and volunteer training.

It was the first year any Levy schools received the award.

Water rumors addressed at...

By REBECCA GALLAGHER
Citizen Correspondent

Fowlers Bluff Water Association Board President Tim Brown noted the 25 to 30 members assembled for the annual meeting last week was the largest group of members to show up for a water meeting since the new plant opened in 2012. He mentioned that in 2015, when the purification system was not working around 12 members showed up.

Also present, were board members Charlie Brown, Cathy Simpkins and Bill Nelson.

Otter Springs to host 4th of...

Join Otter Springs Park and Campround this Fourth of July weekend for family fun, food, and music to celebrate our freedom and those who sacrificed for our freedom. The holiday weekend includes begins Friday, June 30 with a barbecue dinner and ends with a cookout at the Springs.

All proceeds go towards the Camp Valor Project in support of our severely wounded veterans. Please check out our website at www.ottersprings.com to learn more about the other activities we will be hosting this holiday weekend. For more information, please call 352-463-0800.