Etchenique: Firefighter of the Year for 2010

Historic City News local reporters were informed today that Firefighter Luis Etchenique was selected by the Awards Committee as the Firefighter of the Year for 2010 based on nominations received from their peers.

Government

Estes named 2010 Paramedic of the Year

Historic City News local reporters were informed today that Firefighter Paramedic Justin Estes was selected by the Awards Committee as the Paramedic of the Year for 2010 based on nominations received from their peers.

Government

Masters named City employee of the year

The City of St. Augustine announced to local Historic City News reporters that they have recognized 10 year Public Works Department employee Chris Masters with the City of St. Augustine Employee of the Year Award.

Government

Motorcycle accident at deadly intersection

St Johns County Sheriff’s Traffic Homicide Investigator Joseph D. McGinnis reported to Historic City News that the Traffic Unit responded to the scene of a single-vehicle traffic collision at 9:49 p.m. Wednesday night.

Public Safety

Forrest Noda leaves behind many friends

As the tower clock tolled ten, George Kotrady opened the door to the funeral coach and instructed pallbearers how the remains of Forrest Noda would be brought into the Basilica Cathedral for this morning’s funeral service.

Community

Art and culture vendor proposals

The St. Johns County Tourist Development Council meets at 10:00 a.m. today to hear proposals from two groups to manage St. Johns County art, culture and heritage tourism development program starting in October 2011.

Government

Weekend entertainment in the historic city

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys alerts Historic City News readers that there are many entertainment choices in store for this weekend including a sample of truffles, pastries and gooey delights from the finest chocolatiers on the original chocolate tour.

Community