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Board OKs Robbins tax break

JAMIE WACHTER

Thursday, November 17, 2022

A long-time Lake City company is getting a helping hand on an expansion. The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an economic development incentive granting a tax abatement to Robbins Manufacturing on an expansion project at its lumber mill off U.S.

First Presbyterian hosting community dinner, concert

NEWS STAFF

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Both food and entertainment are on the docket for First Presbyterian Church of Lake City this weekend. The church, located at 697 SW Baya Drive, is hosting its 20th annual free Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Boxes of supplies sit ready to be shipped to Fort Myers last month after the devastation of Hurricane Ian swept through southwest Florida. (COURTESY)

New Bethel Baptist spreads ‘LOVE’ with Ian donations

NEWS STAFF

Thursday, November 17, 2022

People victimized by the devastation of Hurricane Ian got some much-needed help last month thanks to one local church. New Bethel Baptist Church of Lake City, at the request of the Florida General Baptist Convention, collected supplies from Oct.

Jay Swisher, Columbia County Clerk of Courts and 2022-23 Rotary Club of Lake City President, and Todd Wilson, Publisher of the Lake City Reporter and Rotarian, hold up the Nov. 17, 1922, edition of the Reporter, which includes the story on the formation of the Rotary Club 100 years ago today. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

A century of service: Rotary Club marks 100th anniversary

JAMIE WACHTER

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

One hundred years after 23 businessmen organized the Rotary Club of Lake City to advance the “civic and business welfare of the community,” the Club and its 85 members continue to pursue that same mission.

TDC Chair Rocky Ford speaks during Wednesday’s meeting. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

TDC debates Circle K project

JAMIE WACHTER

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Columbia County Tourist Development Council’s concerns with a gas station project have hit a speed bump.

LCPD plans worship center safety seminar

NEWS STAFF

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Lake City Police Department is looking to help houses of worship stay safe. The LCPD is hosting a safety training for houses of worship at its training room at the Public Safety Building, 225 NW Main Blvd., tonight. The training starts at 6 p.m.

Rabies alert issued for Live Oak

NEWS STAFF

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

LIVE OAK — A rabies alert has been issued for a portion of the City of Live Oak. The Suwannee County Health Department issued the alert Wednesday following a confirmed case of rabies in a cat. The alert covers the city from U.S.

The Circle K on U.S. Highway 90 and Centurion Court plans to add three diesel fueling stations behind its store. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

TDC wants to pump brakes on Circle K expansion

JAMIE WACHTER

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Some Columbia County leaders want to pump the brakes on a planned gas station expansion near Interstate 75. The Circle K convenience store at the intersection of U.S.

Lake Shore Hospital Authority attorney Fred Koberlein listens during the authority’s meeting Monday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

LSHA contracts with new legal counsel

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Before the Lake Shore Hospital Authority’s Monday meeting, the dulcet tones of a smooth jazz cover of The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” chimed through the authority’s offices. The sound came from Fred Koberlein’s laptop.

LCPD collects 137 pounds in drug take back program

NEWS STAFF

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

More than 100 pounds of prescription medication was disposed through the Lake City Police Department’s recent drug take back event. The LCPD, which took part in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29, collected 137 pounds of medication.