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Today's News

  • WHS third in preseason volleyball

    "One of our goals was to come here and win this preseason tournament," said Emily Gore, head coach of Chiefland varsity volleyball.

    They did. Chiefland played scrappy, resourceful ball, taking three games in the first round to put down a more talented Williston team, then finishing off host Bronson in two games in the championship round.

    In the finishes of the four-team field, which saw Chiefland first, Bronson second, Williston third and Cedar Key fourth, every coach saw fine-tuning to be done, but also reasons to celebrate.

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  • Sports calendar

    THURSDAY, SEPT. 4

    JV Football

    Gainesville P.K. Yonge at Williston, 7 p.m.

    High School Volleyball

    Williston at Dixie County, 7 p.m. (JV at 5:30)

    FRIDAY, SEPT. 5

    High School Football

    Gainesville P.K. Yonge at Williston, 7:30 p.m.

    Bronson at Gainesville Oak Hall, 7:30 p.m.

    TUESDAY, SEPT. 9

    High School Volleyball

    Cornerstone Academy at Williston, 7 p.m. (JV at 5:30)

    THURSDAY, SEPT. 11

    JV Football

    Williston at Chiefland, 7 p.m.

    High School Volleyball

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  • Williston tops Citrus in preseason classic

    It was during the fourth quarter of last Friday's preseason classic between Inverness Citrus and Williston High School's football teams.

    In the west end zone, the Williston players milled around, some sprawled on the ground using their equipment as headrests, watching the junior varsity. The coaches stood and watched as the JV won its quarter.

    There was a feeling of satisfaction in the air that only comes after a good performance.

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  • When is warrantless search permitted?

    Law Enforcement may make a warrantless arrest if there is probable cause to believe that a felony has been committed and the individual is the perpetrator of the crime.

    If the crime involved a misdemeanor, the Deputy may not ordinarily make a warrantless arrest unless the crime was committed in the Deputies presence.

    However there are a few statutory exceptions to the above provisions concerning misdemeanors.

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  • Williston Police Reports

    The Williston Police Dept. announces the following arrests:

    * Herman Edwards, 21, of Southwest 8th Place, Williston, was charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams after police responded to a domestic disturbance at the apartment he was in.

    * Julius G. Weston, 21, of Southwest 8th Place, Williston, was charged with assault, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and possession of paraphernalia after police responded to a domestic disturbance at his apartment.

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  • It's only been seven years

    Next Thursday is Sept. 11.

    You DO remember Sept. 11, don't you?

    As of this writing (Tuesday morning) I have not heard of any memorial ceremonies, etc., around here to commemorate that date, to remember the thousands of people who lost their lives in the worst terrorist attack in the continental U.S. ever, except that the mayor wants to make sure everyone flies a flag on that date.

    At least the mayor hasn't forgotten.

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  • Fly the flag on Sept. 11

    Editor:

    Dear citizens of Williston:

    Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, marks the seventh anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses of our firefighters, police officers and citizens at the World Trade Center. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism has pulled us through some tough times and it should not take another attack on our country to fire us up again.

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  • Politics as usual

    Editor:

    You could not have commented any better in your news commentary published August 28th. Levy County residents have given up on government leaders in Levy County. Yes, they do attend meetings and express thier frustrations over tax increases but they know that in primary and general elections thier vote would be an exercise in futility and they stay home.

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  • The money shuffle begins

    The Levy County Commission is doing the end-of-year money shuffle as some departments have some cash on hand to help other departments strapped for cash.

    In its regular meting Tuesday morning, the commissioners approved moving money around to help six departments that were short of funds.

    The commission took cash from the following funds and departments:

    General Revenue, $180,561

    E911, $9,440

    Emergency Medical Services, $276,843

    Fire, $204,512

    Drug Task Force, $17,612

    Capital Projects, $542,157

    And gave funds to:

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  • Students of the Month honored

    Mayor R. Gerald Hethcoat presented the first Student of the Month awards of the academic year at the City Council meeting on Sept. 2.

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