Airport wins Environmental Achievement Award

Airport wins Environmental Achievement Award

St Augustine – St Johns County Airport Authority Chairman, Carl Youman, announced to Historic City News reporters that the Airports Council International for North America has awarded our local airport the “2012 Environmental Achievement Award” for excellence and innovation in environmental mitigation.

Many hands make light work for SAYS

Many hands make light work for SAYS

Director of Development, Alison Johnson, reported to Historic City News that Saturday proved to be a productive day for the future home of St Augustine Youth Services on US-1 South; when supporters from local community organizations, businesses and schools showed up to see the new project and lend a hand.

Guthrie-Kennedy anniversary weekend

Guthrie-Kennedy anniversary weekend

Sandra Parks announced to local Historic City News reporters that on Saturday October 6, the St Johns River Farmers Market at Alpine Groves Park would host a special celebration for two famous men who lived along the Bartram Trail; Woody Guthrie and Stetson Kennedy.

Letter: Fool me once shame on you

Letter: Fool me once shame on you

Letter: Fool me once shame on you

Hank Whetstone
St Augustine, FL

Bruce Maguire was a highly effective St Johns County Commissioner who ran for re-election in 2006; only to become the political victim of a “smear campaign” led by the most arrogant and corrupt politician in St Johns County’s history — Thomas G Manuel.

Holiday and crew ahead of schedule

Holiday and crew ahead of schedule

During the Monday night meeting of the St Augustine City Commission, Historic City News learned from a presentation by Daniel D Holiday how his dream of creating a replica 17th century Spanish caravel from a 30-year-old retired shrimp trawler is becoming a reality.

Chamber hears commission candidates

Chamber hears commission candidates

During the Friday meeting of the Historic St Augustine Area Council of the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce, President Len Weeks introduced a crowd of about 40-50 members and guests to the two candidates for city commission that will appear on the November 6 ballot.