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Bell High School senior Kylee Barry signed with Newberry college to play softball on Friday, December 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Iris Roberts Auditorium, Bell High School. Newberry College is located in Newberry, South Carolina. Kylee has played on the varsity softball team since 7th grade. She has competed in four State Final Fours (two softball, two volleyball) this ... Full Story »

submitted On Friday, December 7, Trenton’s Christian School, Riverside Wranglers headed to Southeastern Stadium “Victory Field” for the 6 man state championship game. They knew they were facing a Goliath going up against the defending champs and undefeated #1 seed, Cornerstone Christian Academy of Gainesville, Florida. Riverside was hoping to find the “David” in themselves and overcome the team that ... Full Story »

By Cindy Jo Ayers Firemen from throughout the county received a call in the early morning hours of Monday, December 10. Firemen and trucks began arriving shortly after 12:30 a.m. to the home of Casey and Marianne Carlisle at 4022 SE 17th Trail, in the Waters Lake area of Gilchrist County. It was reported that Carlisle heard a noise and ... Full Story »

Pony rides, ice sledding, live Nativity, Christmas music, free bikes and lots of good food all came together to make a very festive Christmas on Main. The annual Chamber of Commerce sponsored event was a huge success this year in Trenton. Chilly weather made Thursday evening, December 6, just right for lots of free food for those 2000 or so ... Full Story »

On Tuesday, December 4th, some of the area’s top spellers represented their schools in Gilchrist County’s District Spelling Bee held at Bell High School. There were 12 contestants, in grades 4-8, representing 6 schools. Bell Elementary was represented at the bee by Madilyn Whittington and Neju Rashid. Trenton Elementary sent their winners Kenadee Langford and Madison Wilder to the bee. ... Full Story »

The Trenton Tigers girls basketball team improved to 7-0 after taking three wins this past week. Trenton defeated Dixie County 72-32 in the Tiger’s Den on December 7th. The Lady Tigers won 52-38 over Gainesville High School in the Andy Hart Invitational tournament on Saturday, December 8th. Trenton’s Taniah Bowers was selected the Player of the Game in the District ... Full Story »

Some exceptional students in Gilchrist County were given a chance to show their beautiful art work at Bell High School Auditorium on Tuesday, December 4. The young artists are all members of Bell Elementary and Bell High School Varying Exceptionalities classes. Through a grant these students were chosen to participate in VSA Arts4all Florida Program. Though this program the students ... Full Story »

From the time Trenton High Senior Bryn Thomas was six years old, she had a dream to play at the University of Florida. She’s worked on that goal for many years. Now at the age of 17, she will enter the University of Florida on January 4, and be a member of the University of Florida Gator Softball Team. Trenton’s ... Full Story »

By Cindy Jo Ayers Back in September of this year Angie McKenzie of Trenton was shopping in the Altar’d State store in the Oaks Mall when she noticed a drawing entry form at the check out counter. McKenzie quickly filled out the form and dropped it into the jar. Several weeks later she received a call from Tori Sausse, the ... Full Story »

The Trenton Tiger girls basketball team welcomed the Lady Indians into the Tigers’ Den Friday night as they took a 55-18, District 7 victory over the (2-1) Indians. Trenton Coach Bryant Frye explained that Trenton was flat and didn’t get into their game until the second quarter. Trenton took a 13-5 lead in the first period. The Tigers defense took ... Full Story »