Shortly after 7 am this morning, Historic City News learned that Joe W. Hagans, a nineteen year old construction worker employed by Matrix Employer Services, an employee leasing service, was fatally injured while working on the St. Johns County Jail renovation project.

From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

Historic City News is following the progress of the shoreline stabilization phase of improvements being completed to the manmade reservoir known as “Maria Sanchez Lake.

This month’s “Dinner and a Movie to benefit the St. Johns Cultural Council will be held at Gypsy Cab Company, located at 828 Anastasia Blvd., on Monday, February 23, 2009 according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine announced to Historic City News this morning its schedule of Masses for Ash Wednesday and additional special services during the season of Lent.

The city’s Public Affairs Director has announced to Historic City News that an already familiar public information publication titled “The St. Augustine Report” will become an official E-Newsletter resource for the community.

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners announced to Historic City News today that the Bird Island Park Board of Directors and countless community supporters are celebrating the groundbreaking of Bird Island Park.

Advisor Paula Holanchock, Society for Advancement of Management, reported to Historic City News that about 100 Flagler College students recently learned the professional etiquette they’ll need to advance their careers at a free dinner sponsored by Kresge, Platt & Abare.