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LCPD: More gunfire incidents reported

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Lake City Police Department responded to two more incidents of reported gunfire Tuesday. According to an LCPD release, officers were dispatched to the NE Lake Drive area around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday due to gunfire before another a report came in moments later.
The Columbia County Health Department will be administering free covid-19 vaccines Thursday at the Richardson Community Center.

The Columbia County Health Department will be administering free covid-19 vaccines Thursday at the Richardson Community Center.

Free covid-19 vaccines offered at Richardson

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Columbia County Health Department will be administering free covid-19 vaccines Thursday at the Richardson Community Center. In conjunction with the NorthStar Family Resource Center, the health department will be at Richardson, 255 NE Coach Anders Lane in Lake City, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Columbia County Public Library Programming Specialist Emma Miles looks for a spot to display a piece of art. So far, 17 works have been submitted to this year’s Youth Art Contest. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Public Library Programming Specialist Emma Miles looks for a spot to display a piece of art. So far, 17 works have been submitted to this year’s Youth Art Contest. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Youth artists showcase works for contest

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Columbia County Public Library’s main branch has a growing exhibit featuring colorful, original and unique displays.
The Columbia County Redistricting Committee submitted this map for the BOCC’s consideration. (COURTESY)

The Columbia County Redistricting Committee submitted this map for the BOCC’s consideration. (COURTESY)

Committee maps out voting districts

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Columbia County’s voting districts for the next decade may be all mapped out. Or not. The Columbia County Redistricting Committee has presented a map for the Board of County Commissioners’ consideration during Thursday’s 5:30 p.m.
Annie Mattox Park reopened Tuesday after a Monday evening meeting by the park's board. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Annie Mattox Park reopened Tuesday after a Monday evening meeting by the park's board. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Annie Mattox opens back up after closing following weekend shooting

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The temporary closing of Annie Mattox Park was brief. Closed Sunday evening after a shooting incident in the area, the park was reopened Tuesday morning after the park’s board of directors met Monday night.

District: Get the vaccine, get paid

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Columbia County educators won’t be mandated to receive the covid-19 vaccine. But those teachers and staff that do receive the shot(s) may get an extra injection of money, too.
City Council Member Todd Sampson (left) discusses an item at Monday’s budget workshop. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

City Council Member Todd Sampson (left) discusses an item at Monday’s budget workshop. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Council: No across board raises

TONY BRITT
Monday, August 30, 2021
During its lone budget workshop Monday, the Lake City Council settled on raises for some city staff as well as addressing other staffing needs including setting aside funding for additional K-9 officers.
Annie Mattox Park Board President Grover Lewis posted on Facebook Sunday evening that the park would be closed indefinitely after a weekend shooting. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Annie Mattox Park Board President Grover Lewis posted on Facebook Sunday evening that the park would be closed indefinitely after a weekend shooting. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Shooting shuts Annie Mattox park

TONY BRITT
Monday, August 30, 2021
Annie Mattox Park has been closed by its board of directors following a weekend shooting incident. Park officials have not set a date for when the park will reopen.

Hotel guest stabbed by homeless man

NEWS STAFF
Monday, August 30, 2021
A hotel guest got an unwanted wakeup call Friday morning. Authorities say a homeless man broke into a room at the Howard Johnson on W. U.S. Highway 90 around 7:30 a.m. Friday and cut the man inside with a knife.