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Republican State Committeeman Jon Woodard reminds all Historic City News readers about the GOP Family Picnic tomorrow that is being co-sponsored by the St. Johns County Republican Party and the Republican Club of Greater St. Augustine.
In 1933, the father of African-American history, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, penned a book entitled, “Mis-Education of the Negro”.
Historic City News cautions readers that if you have to travel Masters Drive, keep an eye on your speed or you and your vehicle will be in for a shock — a jolt from new asphalt speed humps.
At Monday’s meeting, City Commissioners will consider advancing a state grant effort and approving a cost-share agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management district as funding is lined up for the Riberia Street improvement project.
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that the inaugural run of the “Pink Up The Pace 5K” on Saturday, September 26th, will necessitate the closing of some streets and some intermittent traffic disruptions in the downtown area.
Flagler College reported to Historic City News that Victoria Barnett, staff director of Church Relations at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will speak at Flagler College on Wednesday, September 30th.
Historic City News spoke with St. Johns County Commissioner Ron Sanchez after lunch yesterday to discuss his impression of Tuesday night’s budget meeting; specifically about the friction between the county and the firefighters union.
Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that through October 31st, St. Johns County residents will receive free admission to the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. Residents of Duval, Flagler, Putnam and Clay counties receive half-price admission.
For the second year, St. Johns River Community College, in cooperation with local high schools, is offering a free College Placement Test (CPT) to eligible high school juniors according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
St. Johns County has enjoyed a comparatively low crime rate and semi-annual reports obtained by Historic City News today give us a look at how well we are doing in the fight against crime.
Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.
Historic City News watched Tuesday night as the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners adopted the final fiscal year 2010 budget of $611 million — a $47 million decrease from 2009 and a $122 million decrease since 2007.
