Holiday closings
In a press release from Karen Pan, Office of Public Affairs, Historic City News was advised that all offices of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
Archive for May, 2008
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Pet adoption event on Saturday
Come join the St. Johns County Pet Center for a special adoption day on Saturday, May 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition to cats and dogs being available for adoption, bracelets will be given out to children and individuals may sign-up to volunteer at the Pet Center.
Accused child molester arrested
A 33-year old St. Johns County man was arrested Monday afternoon on a charge of lewd and lascivious molestation upon a victim under the age of 12 according to a press release received by Historic City News and Media this morning from SJSO Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw.
Identity phishing leads to reported credit fraud
In a classic case of Internet fraud, a St. Augustine man reported to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office yesterday that he had responded to an e-mail requesting updated credit information – and e-mail that he believed came from America Online; his Internet Service Provider.
Airport approves two new air charters
Monday evening, The St. Augustine and St. Johns County Airport Authority voted unanimously to approve operating agreements with two scheduled air charter operators, Casino Direct Air (a division of Myrtle Beach Direct Air) and Craig Air Center Charter.
New Businesses through 05/18/2008
Begin Business Date: 05/12/2008 End Business Date: 05/18/2008 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH
Through the Eyes of a Child opens May 31
An opening for “Through the Eyes of a Child”, an eclectic and vibrant exhibit featuring the artwork of children from St. Johns County, will be held at the St. Johns Cultural Council’s Art Advocate Gallery on Saturday, May 31 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. according to a media release received by Historic City News this afternoon.
Three county candidates missed deadline
According to an afternoon interview for Historic City News with Erika Ward, Deputy Supervisor of the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections office, Candidate Mark P. Miner, one of two Republican candidates challenging the re-election bid of Commissioner Ben Rich, has missed the 12:00 noon deadline today to submit “candidate petitions” in lieu of paying [...]
Special meeting to consider charter ordinance
In an announcement received by Historic City News this morning, we are advised that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the County Auditorium, located at 4020 Lewis Speedway in St. Augustine.
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The editorial page at Historic City News is where we will express opinions on topics that have been reviewed by a three person panel of guest editors. The opinions published may not have been unanimously held; but they will reflect the major leaning of our editorial panelists.
Noon deadline for candidate petitions
The deadline for prospective candidates to submit petitions to the Supervisor of Elections for verification in all Statewide, County, Special District & Municipal contests is noon on Monday, May 19, 2008.
