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The Education Foundation of Gilchrist County held their Education Showdown event on Saturday, September 11. This year’s 9th Annual Scholarship Showdown was a virtual event. Ed Foundation Board of Directors gathered at Billy Smith’s Watermelon Shed Office to spin the wheel for the winners of this much awaited event. The Education Showdown was board cast live on Facebook and raised ... Full Story »

The annual Suwannee River Fair Meeting was held on Thursday evening, September 9. The meeting started with Holly Houghton from Dixie Extension reviewing the Fair rule changes and taking any questions. Loran Brookins Fair President conducted the annual election of Fair Board Members. The Levy County Board Members stayed the same, Loran Brookins and Lint Jerrels were nominated with no ... Full Story »

The Gilchrist County Commission adopted Resolution 2021-16, a resolution adopting the tentative levying of ad Valorem property taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The Commission had proposed a 9.4 mill rate during the budget workshop, but decided to reduce the rate to 9.3 mills. The gross taxable value for Gilchrist County for the 2021-2022 operating year is $937,602.093. Commissioner Bill ... Full Story »

Roll out the red carpet, Trenton High School would like to announce the theme of this year’s homecoming is “Lights, Camera, Action”. Students at THS will explore the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s movie industry during the week of September 13-17. Tiger Growl will be on Thursday, September 16th, so come and enjoy a night of entertainment as the students ... Full Story »

Left to right: Isabella Kreinbihl, Jaden Riess, Mitchell Anderson, Benjamin Vaughn, Addison Lunn, Katie Lunn, and Ezekiel Gray. Not pictured: Evan Cobb. Full Story »

Left to right, back row: Elizabeth Lord, Peyton Spain, Gus Ayers, Hayden Henderson, Tanner Suber, Carol Lynn Drilling, and Rebecca Drilling. Front row: Presley Akins, Darbi Ozment, Baylor Gore, and Addilynn Welbers. Not pictured: Hailey Griffis, Abby Griffis, Grace Griffis, Macy Walker, Layla Myers, Laynee Myers, Harper Adkins, Maddie Highnote, Noah Owens, and Mason VunCannon. Full Story »

Left to right, back row: Brandy Dees, Chloe Wilkerson, Carlee Klein, Brianna Becker, Madisson Jones, and Clare Watson. Front row: Nadia Scott, Koi Perry, Ta’tyiana Jackson, Kinsey Colley, Carsen McKenzie, and Ashtyn Fuquay. Full Story »

Left to right, back row: Brandy Dees, Carsen Mckenzie, Clare Watson, Shyliah McHenry, Payton Campbell, Caroline Martin, and Kayley Sloan. Front row: Kaydee Gentry, Koi Perry, Kinsey Colley, Braeya Hudson, and Olivia Weaver. Full Story »

Left to right, back row: Coach Kylah Herring, Avery Sache, Hailee Sumlin, Madyson Gay, and Riley Bethea. Front row: Reina Bennett, Ansley Studstill, and Presley Bailey. Not pictured: Madison Dean and Makenna Dean. Full Story »

By: Brad Surrency The Runnin’ Bulldog Invitational took place on Saturday, September 11th at Bell High School. The Runnin’ Bulldogs hosted the cross country meet and were joined in the 3.2 mile run by Branford, Chiefland, Dixie County and Trenton High Schools. Low humidity and an overcast morning made for great conditions for the 43 runners to have a terrific ... Full Story »