Drug Court commended and recognized

The scientific community has put Drug Courts under a microscope and concluded that Drug Courts work; today, commissioners “made it official” in a proclamation recognizing local drug court successes and naming May as Drug Court Month in St Johns County.

Government

Paranormal Day May 3rd

Historic City News reporters receive reports of “paranormal” activities more and more these days; and, today is the day recognized around the world as Paranormal Day.

Community

Recognizing Older Americans Month

In this morning’s St. Johns County Commission meeting, Historic City News reporters were on hand as members made a presentation to Cathy Brown, signifying the importance of our senior citizen population in commemoration of Older Americans Month.

Community

VA Nursing Home earns accreditation

US Representative John L. Mica notified Historic City News local reporters that just thirteen days after calling an emergency meeting with VA officials at St. Augustine City Hall, final accreditation for the Clyde E. Lassen State VA Nursing Home in St. Augustine has been granted.

Government

Discounts offered for kitten spaying

Carolyn Smith, St. Augustine Humane Society’s interim operations director, informed Historic City News reporters that a record number of unwanted kittens are being born in the local area.

Community

Spanish Bakery site of Royal Tea

Historic City News received word from Vanessa Baker that yesterday’s Royal Tea “went very well with a great turn-out” at The Spanish Bakery located on St. George Street in the heart of the Spanish Quarter.

Community