Archive for May, 2010

Letter to Editor: War Dogs

Letter to Editor: War Dogs

Well … here we are, yet another Memorial Day. I’ll be joining friends and comrades at the VFW later on this afternoon. It’ll be sad and happy at the same time.

May 31, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Memorial Day 2010

Memorial Day 2010

“On behalf of a grateful nation, I present this flag as a token of our appreciation for the faithful and selfless service of your loved one for this country.”

May 31, 2010 | 0 Comments More
St. Johns County: good place for business to invest?

St. Johns County: good place for business to invest?

With more attention than ever on St. Johns County finances, we expect county staff to be scrutinizing every expense.

May 30, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Health and Human Services holds summer kickoff

Health and Human Services holds summer kickoff

The St. Johns County Health and Human Services Department will host its Summer Kickoff Event on Friday, June 11th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

May 29, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Why do we need a special day to fly the colors?

Why do we need a special day to fly the colors?

Monday morning at 10:00 a.m., there will be a Memorial Day commemoration service held at Saint Augustine National Cemetery on Marine Street.

May 29, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Hertwig named Florida East Coast Railway CEO

Hertwig named Florida East Coast Railway CEO

Florida East Coast Railway announced to local Historic City News reporters that James Hertwig has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company effective July 1, 2010.

May 28, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Remember the soldiers who come home too

Remember the soldiers who come home too

This Memorial Day, while honoring the soldiers who have given their lives for our county, let’s also take a moment and thank those who do return.

May 28, 2010 | 1 Comment More
Lighthouse Park neighborhood meeting

Lighthouse Park neighborhood meeting

St. Augustine Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters today that there will be a Lighthouse Park neighborhood meeting at City Hall next week.

May 28, 2010 | 0 Comments More
All gator hunters must resubmit applications

All gator hunters must resubmit applications

Records Management Liaison Officer Patsy Heiss notified local Historic City News reporters that due to a coding error with the Florida Wildlife Commission’s contractor, all alligator hunters must resubmit their applications before a random drawing can be conducted and permits issued.

May 28, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Free fishing weekends announced

Free fishing weekends announced

Local reporters for Historic City News in St. Augustine received “good news” from Governor Charlie Crist today, announcing two “free fishing weekends” just in time to help draw visitors to St. Johns County’s beautiful beaches.

May 28, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Historic City Memories: The Fraternal Orders

Historic City Memories: The Fraternal Orders

St. Augustine and The Fraternal Orders Part five of a series Secret Societies, The Masons By Geoff Dobson

May 27, 2010 | 0 Comments More
June is Town Hall month for administrator

June is Town Hall month for administrator

St. Johns County Administrator Michael Wanchick invites all Historic City News readers in St. Johns County to attend one of several local Town Hall meetings scheduled during June.

May 27, 2010 | 0 Comments More
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