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LC man charged with aggravated assault

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Supposedly at his former residence to pick up some clothes, a homeless man instead picked up a pair of charges after authorities claim he shot at someone with a flare gun. Shortly after 8 p.m.
John Cole III (right) poses with his father after John Cole Jr. won the 2021 CCS Teacher of the Year award. (COURTESY)

John Cole III (right) poses with his father after John Cole Jr. won the 2021 CCS Teacher of the Year award. (COURTESY)

Growing a dream: Cole pushing to complete father’s vision for Ag center

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, July 2, 2021
There are many interests vying for John Cole III’s attention these days. There’s the Fort White-based Saving Our Children nonprofit — which he took over in May — that works to help teens with addiction and mental health issues.
Jenkins served as a Private First Class in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War (COURTESY)

Jenkins served as a Private First Class in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War (COURTESY)

VA domiciliary namesake to be honored

NEWS STAFF
Friday, July 2, 2021
INTERLACHEN — A U.S. Marines Corps veteran became choked up Thursday when he remembered serving with his best friend and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Interlachen resident Seberry Granger was friends with Pfc. Robert Henry Jenkins Jr. before they both served during the Vietnam War.

Mom drove shot teen to safety

NEWS STAFF
Friday, July 2, 2021
A panicked mother raced her teenage child to safety following an early-morning shooting Friday. Responding to a report of gunfire on SE Monroe Street behind Save-a-lot around 12:30 a.m.
Rep. Chuck Brannan is pictured with parents and their children who benefited from hearing and screening tests June 25 at a Macclenny daycare. (COURTESY)

Rep. Chuck Brannan is pictured with parents and their children who benefited from hearing and screening tests June 25 at a Macclenny daycare. (COURTESY)

Groups honor Brannan for legislative efforts

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, July 1, 2021
State Rep. Chuck Brannan has been honored twice in the past week by organizations for his work in Tallahassee. Last week, the Florida Coalition of Spoken Language Options recognized Brannan (R-Macclenny) for his legislative efforts to help children with hearing loss.

Council looks to finalize Helf firing

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, July 1, 2021
The Lake City Council is moving forward with its removal of City Manager Joe Helfenberger. At its 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall, the council will consider a final resolution of removal.
The building that formerly hosted Buffalo Wild Wings will eventually house the new Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza restaurant at Lake City Mall. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

The building that formerly hosted Buffalo Wild Wings will eventually house the new Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza restaurant at Lake City Mall. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Piesanos serving up new eatery in LC

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Local foodies soon won’t have to drive to Gainesville for one of that city’s most popular pizza joints. Lake City is getting a new pizza and Italian food restaurant in the form of Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza, hopefully before the year is over.