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Four locals convicted in meth ring

NEWS STAFF
Friday, June 3, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Four local men ensnared in a large methamphetamine drug ring were convicted in federal court Thursday and now face years behind bars. A total of 24 individuals caught during Operation Arrowhead were convicted Thursday in U.S.
Grant funds that potentially could help the Annie Mattox Recreation Center, Inc., will be discussed by the Lake City Council at its regular meeting Monday night. (COURTESY)

Grant funds that potentially could help the Annie Mattox Recreation Center, Inc., will be discussed by the Lake City Council at its regular meeting Monday night. (COURTESY)

Park grant funds, city manager update on city agenda

NEWS STAFF
Friday, June 3, 2022
A few proposed ordinances in new business, time for public comments and the lingering baggage discussion of what progress the mayor and City Council have made toward possibly hiring a City Manager all will be on the agenda when the Lake City Council convenes in regular session Monday night.
Former Lake City Fire Chief Randy Burnham will be honored in Tuesday's Lake City-Columbia County Annual Public Service Memorial. (FILE)

Former Lake City Fire Chief Randy Burnham will be honored in Tuesday's Lake City-Columbia County Annual Public Service Memorial. (FILE)

Burnham, others to be honored at Public Service Memorial

TONY BRITT
Friday, June 3, 2022
The late Chief Randy Burnham served as a Lake City Firefighter for more than 30 years, often risking his life in the line of duty to protect others and their property. Burnham passed away last year in a Gainesville Hospital after fighting a nearly monthlong battle with covid-19.
Florida Gateway College President Lawrence Barrett addresses the Lake Shore Hospital Authority during its Thursday meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Florida Gateway College President Lawrence Barrett addresses the Lake Shore Hospital Authority during its Thursday meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

FGC makes pitch to Lake Shore

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The Lake Shore Hospital Authority officially has another option on how to utilize its Lake City campus. Florida Gateway College, represented by President Lawrence Barrett, pitched its own vision for the buildings surrounding Lake DeSoto.
Rocky Ford, the chairman of the Columbia County Tourist Development Council, sits in front of the county’s new tourism logo, which includes the brand of ‘Lake City, Florida’s Springlands.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Rocky Ford, the chairman of the Columbia County Tourist Development Council, sits in front of the county’s new tourism logo, which includes the brand of ‘Lake City, Florida’s Springlands.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

TDC unveils ‘funky’ new tourism logo, brand

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Columbia County has a new look for prospective visitors. One that the county’s tourism head describes as “a little bit cool, a little bit funky.

Two injured during busy night for LCPD

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
A pair of violent events Tuesday had Lake City Police Department officers working double duty. Officers responded to a call around 10:54 p.m. Tuesday detailing a stabbing that took place along SE Church Avenue, according to an LCPD release.
Linda Howell’s photography shard glass artwork technique is shown on a piece called ‘Mud Flats: The Heart of Cedar Key.’ (COURTESY)

Linda Howell’s photography shard glass artwork technique is shown on a piece called ‘Mud Flats: The Heart of Cedar Key.’ (COURTESY)

Howell to be June’s featured artist at Gateway Art Gallery

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The Gateway Art Gallery is set to promote a new artist next week. Linda Howell, a native Floridian and graduate of the University of Florida, will be the gallery’s Featured Artist beginning Friday with a public reception from 5-7 p.m. The gathering will be free for the public to join.