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Greg Harden (from left), David Kraus, Steven Dicks and Jeb Smith stand with Lynn Jones after she received the Outstanding Public Official of the Year plaque in honor of her late husband, Richard Jones. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Greg Harden (from left), David Kraus, Steven Dicks and Jeb Smith stand with Lynn Jones after she received the Outstanding Public Official of the Year plaque in honor of her late husband, Richard Jones. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Jones honored for service to Farm Bureau, county

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The agricultural community and its relationship with local governmental entities was served on a platter with a steak dinner Tuesday evening.
Karley Scott Collins, a Nashville recording artist and Lake City native, will perform for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday, June 26. Collins was invited to perform on the legendary Opry stage during a phone call from Keith Urban. (matthewberinato/ Special to the Reporter)

Karley Scott Collins, a Nashville recording artist and Lake City native, will perform for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday, June 26. Collins was invited to perform on the legendary Opry stage during a phone call from Keith Urban. (matthewberinato/ Special to the Reporter)

Making her Opry debut: Collins will play on legendary stage June 26

TODD WILSON
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Lake City singer/songwriter Karley Scott Collins earned another country music milestone over the weekend when she was invited to perform onstage at the Grand Ole Opry later this month.
Lake Shore Hospital Authority Trustee Brandon Beil said he wants to give the Masonic Lodge No. 27 the appraised value of $120,000 and be done with the issue. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Lake Shore Hospital Authority Trustee Brandon Beil said he wants to give the Masonic Lodge No. 27 the appraised value of $120,000 and be done with the issue. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

LSHA offering $120K for parking lot

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The months-long process of getting a new tenant to the Lake Shore Hospital campus will go on at least a bit longer. Now, however, the Lake Shore Hospital Authority hopes it has found a solution to one of its biggest roadblocks.

Hit and run ends with attempted murder charge

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A Lake City woman was arrested Saturday morning after running down a victim in her car. According to a Lake City Police Department release, officers responded to the corner of South Marion Avenue and SW Crescent Street at 8:57 a.m.

Double shooting, standoff lead to arrest

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
After a lengthy standout Saturday night and into Sunday morning, authorities took a Lake City man into custody on attempted murder charges. According to a Lake City Police Department release, officers responded to a NW Wilson Street residence around 8 p.m. Saturday to the reports of a shooting.

Sheriff candidates continue to fill coffers

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Money continues to pour in to the races for sheriff in both Columbia and Suwannee counties. According to the latest campaign finance reports filed Monday with the Columbia County Supervisor of Elections office, Sheriff Mark Hunter has raised $88,755 in his campaign for re-election so far.
Toby Witt, one of the owners of Columbia EMS, speaks to the Lake Shore Hospital Authority board at Monday’s meeting about the need for a building on the campus to house an EMS crew. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Toby Witt, one of the owners of Columbia EMS, speaks to the Lake Shore Hospital Authority board at Monday’s meeting about the need for a building on the campus to house an EMS crew. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia EMS wants station on Lake Shore campus

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
After winning a contract bid with Columbia County, an EMS company is looking to utilize space on the Lake Shore Hospital Authority  campus.
Fred Gaylard, the maintenance director for the Columbia County Schools, recommended the School Board approve a $26.385 million price for the new Niblack Elementary School. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fred Gaylard, the maintenance director for the Columbia County Schools, recommended the School Board approve a $26.385 million price for the new Niblack Elementary School. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

CCS gets final price tag on new Niblack

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Columbia County School District has a final price tag number for construction of the new Niblack Elementary School. During its Tuesday meeting, the Columbia County  School Board unanimously approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Niblack’s construction.