Archive for January, 2010

Man dressed as pirate robs clerk at knife point

Man dressed as pirate robs clerk at knife point

Tom’s Fruits and Gifts at 1812 A1A South was the scene of an armed robbery late Wednesday afternoon according to a report received by the St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News.

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Cultural Council launches member drive 2010

Cultural Council launches member drive 2010

The Saint Johns Cultural Council reported to the St. Johns County local news desk that their non-profit organization is now holding the 2010 Membership Drive to help accomplish their mission of promoting St. Johns County as a premiere arts destination.

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Screening of playwright Roger Rueff and forum

Screening of playwright Roger Rueff and forum

Flagler College reported to the St. Augustine local news desk that they will host a screening of the film “The Big Kahuna” followed by a forum and discussion with its playwright, Dr. Roger Rueff.

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Bartram Trail Library hosts author Tim Dorsey

Bartram Trail Library hosts author Tim Dorsey

The Bartram Trail Branch Library reported to the St. Johns County local news desk that New York Times best-selling author Tim Dorsey will make an appearance on Saturday, February 6th.

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Manuel must serve 21 months in prison

Manuel must serve 21 months in prison

In the case of United States of America vs Thomas G. Manuel, the former St. Johns County Commission Chairman entered a guilty plea and today he received his sentence — 21 months in federal prison followed by 16 months of home detention.

January 28, 2010 | 2 Comments More
New Visitors & Convention Bureau contract

New Visitors & Convention Bureau contract

Assistant County Attorney Regina Ross, will present Item 3 of Tuesday’s agenda before the County Commission which is a resolution approving the terms and condition of a new contract between the St. Johns County Visitors & Convention Bureau and St. Johns County Board of Commissioners.

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Call For Artists – Muses Revealed

Call For Artists – Muses Revealed

The St. Johns Cultural Council announced to the Historic City News local news desk that they will participate in a collaborative event, Muses Revealed, which honors the originality, beauty, imagination and multiple dimensions of women’s lives.

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Award ceremony for St. Johns County Fire Rescue

Award ceremony for St. Johns County Fire Rescue

St. Johns County Fire Rescue reported to the local news desk that they will host a Department Awards Ceremony tomorrow to recognize citizens, firefighters, paramedics and units for their achievements during the past year.

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Supreme Court decision supports free speech

Supreme Court decision supports free speech

The National Rifle Association of America, Institute for Legislative Action, reported praise for the Supreme Court’s decision last Thursday in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

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Special request to help shoe local school children

Special request to help shoe local school children

Brette Reiman, one of the organizers of the volunteer group “Hugs Across the County”, contacted the St. Johns County local news desk in hopes of finding Historic City News readers willing to help with a special need.

January 27, 2010 | 1 Comment More
SJRCC law enforcement cadets recognized

SJRCC law enforcement cadets recognized

St. Johns River Community College reported to Historic City News local news desk that criminal justice academy cadets were recently recognized during a graduation ceremony.

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SJRCC corrections cadets recognized

SJRCC corrections cadets recognized

St. Johns River Community College reported to Historic City News local news desk that criminal justice academy cadets were recently recognized during a graduation ceremony.

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