Local News

A spate of crashes in the last month involving Levy County vehiclesee* including one where a gentleman's agreement on who would pay for the repairs ee* is resulting in a policy being written on the handling of such incidents.

In the past month a county vehicle used by the extension office, a county truck that was towing portable work lights, and a county dump truck loaded with asphalt were all involved in accidents.

The people of the Williston area will have an opportunity to place their personal stamp on the Heritage Park, suggested CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) chairman Dr. Ken Schwiebert at Monday’s meeting.

It’s an old idea that could easily be incorporated into the new facility. Back in 1997, when the gazebo at the north end of the park was completed and dedicated, many citizens bought inscribed bricks to be placed around the gazebo to commemorate loved ones or simply to indicate their support of the effort to improve the town that was signified by the gazebo.

The Joyce Bullock Elementary School will hold a yard sale Saturday morning, March 6, in the loop at the school.

Spaces measuring 10X10 are available for $10.  Craft vendors, food vendors, individuals or groups are welcomed.  Bring your items and supplies, and keep your profits

All proceeds from space rental will benefit the school’s Relay for Life team, which will participate in the April 17-18 Relay at the Williston High School.

A proposal to reappoint two members of the county planning board without advertising the positions ran into public opposition and a tempest of words at the usually calm Levy County Board of County Commission meeting on Tuesday.

Shenley Neeley, head of planning for the county, informed the commission that the four-year terms Thadus Barber from Commission District 3 — represented by Marsha Drew of Yankeetown, and Ron Grant from District 5 — represented by Danny Stevens of Williston, will expire on April 30.