Archive for November, 2012

Lincolnville carolers entertain community

November 30, 2012 | By More
Lincolnville carolers entertain community

Beginning Sunday, December 2, Historic City News local reporters have learned that neighbors and friends will join together to spread Christmas cheer through traditional holiday caroling for those in need in the Lincolnville community.

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Archbishop Wenski leads Mass for visiting bishops

November 30, 2012 | By More
Archbishop Wenski leads Mass for visiting bishops

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, will be the principal celebrant and homilist when the heads of the seven Catholic dioceses of the State of Florida celebrate the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, December 2 at the Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine.

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Save now on 2013 beach driving pass

November 30, 2012 | By More
Save now on 2013 beach driving pass

Historic City News readers are invited to visit the St Johns County Pier, Tax Collector’s offices or the County Recreation and Parks Office, now through February 28, to purchase a pre-season beach driving pass and save $10.

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St Johns County curbside tax drop-off Friday

November 29, 2012 | By More
St Johns County curbside tax drop-off Friday

Dennis W Hollingsworth CFC wants to advise all Historic City News taxpayers that between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, the main office of the St Johns County Tax Collector, located at 4030 Lewis Speedway in St Augustine, will offer a curbside tax payment service.

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Beach commission selects Chief Hardwick

November 29, 2012 | By More
Beach commission selects Chief Hardwick

St Augustine Beach is one step closer to replacing former Chief of Police Richard Hedges today after commissioners unanimously selected 41-year-old Robert A Hardwick from a field of five finalist candidates for the position during a short, special meeting last night.

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Republican Party makes hurricane relief donation

November 29, 2012 | By More
Republican Party makes hurricane relief donation

Underwritten by a pledge match guarantee from Ponte Vedra Beach resident Douglas Worth, State Committeewoman Becky Reichenberg informed Historic City News that the Republican Party of St Johns County has donates an $800 check towards relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

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Balskus to be promoted in St Augustine Friday

November 29, 2012 | By More
Balskus to be promoted in St Augustine Friday

Brigadier General Joseph G Balskus will surrender command of the Florida Air National Guard tomorrow afternoon; receiving a promotion to the rank of Major General and a transfer to Washington DC to continue his service as the Military Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff.

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St Augustine children can get call from Santa

November 29, 2012 | By More
St Augustine children can get call from Santa

The North Pole Telephone Company has reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that parents and guardians of local children, under the age of eight, can sign up now to have Santa call their child at home this Christmas season.

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Sheriff seeks ID of Crescent Beach homicide victim

November 28, 2012 | By More
Sheriff seeks ID of Crescent Beach homicide victim

Community Affairs Corporal Catherine Payne is asking Historic City News readers for help in identifying human remains discovered by the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office a mile north of the Crescent Beach ramp — over 27 years ago.

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11th Annual Surf Illumination at Beach Pier

November 28, 2012 | By More
11th Annual Surf Illumination at Beach Pier

Civic Association President Robert Samuels has invited all Historic City News readers to enjoy the lighting of the St Augustine Beach Christmas tree this Saturday, December 1st at the St Johns County Pier Park.

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