Category: Community

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.

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.

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

At Monday night’s meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission, Historic City News reporters watched as City employee Adrian Paolini was recognized for his heroic efforts in rescuing a homeless man from a fire.

Recreation Superintendent Betsy Clarkson reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Department has partnered with the St. Augustine Elks Lodge 829 to kick-off the free “Kids Fit Club” program on Wednesday, January 19th at 2:30 p.m.

Historic City News has learned that Frederick Eugene “Jack” Williams, III, the local historian who rediscovered the site of Fort Mosa, died January 7th of cancer and complications after a fall.

Father Thomas S. Willis, Pastor of the Cathedral Parish of St. Augustine, has announced to Historic City News reporters the centennial anniversary of the construction and blessing of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Lincolnville.

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that they will commemorate Arbor Day on Friday January 21st with the planting of four Live Oak trees in the community garden area of the Willie Galimore Recreation Center located at 399 South Riberia Street.