Today's News

The Williston Red Devils fell to the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave 55 - 41.

The Red Devils came out shooting early, and their shots were falling.

The Devils led 16 - 9 at the end of the first quarter. Devin Timmons had eight points in the first half and Isaac Floyd had six. But after some late second quarter baskets by the Blue Wave, Williston went into the half down by three points.

Charities were developed to meet certain needs of society that are not part of public assistance.

Unfortunately, some charities that have been developed are not really assisting for the "public good". Charities can solicit funds in many different ways such as raffles, mail or phone solicitation, paper advertisements and ticket sales.

Some of the things that you might want to consider before you contribute to a charity are:

* Avoid giving cash to strangers and take time to learn more about the charitable organization you are contemplating giving to.

To our readers and advertisers:

The recent announcement by Landmark Communications Inc., the parent company of our newspaper, to consider strategic alternatives that might include the sale of this newspaper and others was made Jan. 3. The original announcement appeared on the Pioneer Web site at about noon on that date.

Circuit Court Judge David Glant ordered Levy County Property Appraiser Francis Akins to "show good cause" why the court should not force him to hand over public records.

The order to show cause was issued Jan. 4 and it gives Akins 15 days to respond. The judge's order follows a petition from Anthony Phillips, a deputy clerk in the civil circuit division who is running against Akins for property appraiser.