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The Ash family was recently recognized as the Lafayette County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year. Stanley and Jeanette Ash (front middle) are surrounded by their daughters and their families: Lucas and Susan Morgan with Ryan, Kaylin, and Waylon Koon and Ashlyn Morgan. Brian, Sonya, Laura Beth, and Emma Hill; Clint, Sandy, Malah, and Pearson Bass. (COURTESY)

The Ash family was recently recognized as the Lafayette County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year. Stanley and Jeanette Ash (front middle) are surrounded by their daughters and their families: Lucas and Susan Morgan with Ryan, Kaylin, and Waylon Koon and Ashlyn Morgan. Brian, Sonya, Laura Beth, and Emma Hill; Clint, Sandy, Malah, and Pearson Bass. (COURTESY)

Ash family honored as Lafayette Farm Family of the Year

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
MAYO — Stanley and Jeanette Ash, along with their family, were honored last week as the Lafayette County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year. The award recognizes producers that exhibit agricultural excellency with environmental stewardship as a guiding principle.
A Fort White student anxiously looks at the detection lights on one of the school’s new metal detectors while passing through. Fort White High added four metal detectors Monday morning to increase school security after threats last week. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

A Fort White student anxiously looks at the detection lights on one of the school’s new metal detectors while passing through. Fort White High added four metal detectors Monday morning to increase school security after threats last week. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

FWHS adds metal detectors

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
FORT WHITE — The Columbia School District has added another level of security at Fort White High School with the addition of several metal detectors.
Fort White Mayor Ronnie Frazier talks about the options the town faces in regards to its water supply during Monday’s meeting at the Fort White Community Center. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White Mayor Ronnie Frazier talks about the options the town faces in regards to its water supply during Monday’s meeting at the Fort White Community Center. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White moving ahead with county water

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
FORT WHITE — Water quality has become a priority for Fort White residents and town officials.
Heather Carraway (from left) stands with David Harris, Fort White High School band director, as they show a plaque and bandroom dedication placard for the late Ed Amaya. Amaya’s family members Peggy Amaya, Miranda Amaya-Firpo and Rafael Amaya-Firpo were also attended the program. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Heather Carraway (from left) stands with David Harris, Fort White High School band director, as they show a plaque and bandroom dedication placard for the late Ed Amaya. Amaya’s family members Peggy Amaya, Miranda Amaya-Firpo and Rafael Amaya-Firpo were also attended the program. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White names room after Amaya

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
FORT WHITE — Sharing memories, music and tears, more than 100 people gathered in the Fort White High School band room Monday evening to honor the school’s first band director, the late Ed Amaya.

Contested Live Oak budget approved

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 14, 2024
LIVE OAK — Despite questions and confusion over $94,000 in positions in the city’s finance department, the Live Oak City Council passed its tentative budget Tuesday night. The city’s $53 million budget was approved by a 4-1 vote with Councilman Tommie Jefferson dissenting.
The Live Oak Artists Guild honored the winners in the 26th annual Autumn Artfest during a reception Sept. 7 at the Suwannee River Regional Library branch in Live Oak. The winners in the fine arts exhibition included, front row, Judith Adams (front row, from left), Glinda Pennock, Anda Chance; back row, Rob Wolfe, Christie Stanton, Renee Shiska and Sharon Hester. Jason Holland (back row, right) was the subject of Connor Billups’ honorable mention drawing. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

The Live Oak Artists Guild honored the winners in the 26th annual Autumn Artfest during a reception Sept. 7 at the Suwannee River Regional Library branch in Live Oak. The winners in the fine arts exhibition included, front row, Judith Adams (front row, from left), Glinda Pennock, Anda Chance; back row, Rob Wolfe, Christie Stanton, Renee Shiska and Sharon Hester. Jason Holland (back row, right) was the subject of Connor Billups’ honorable mention drawing. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

Dozen honored at Autumn Artfest reception

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 14, 2024
LIVE OAK — A dozen artists took home honors from the Live Oak Artists Guild’s annual Autumn Artfest reception. The reception, which opens the annual fine arts exhibition at the Suwannee River Regional Library’s branch in Live Oak, was held last Saturday with 12 artists placing for their work.