Obituary: Arthur Jerome McGinnis
Arthur Jerome McGinnis, born in Gratiot, WI and a resident of St Augustine for more than 40-years, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. He was 95-years-old. McGinnis was one of 10 children; survived by Roseanne Gerbick, Patricia Hintz, and Toni Fox.
Andrew Batten reported to Historic City News that our readers are welcome to attend a recreation of the United Kingdom’s “14th Colony” in America and life at the tiny British garrison at Fort Matanzas circa 1783. Amidst troubling rumors that the British government intended to return Florida to the Spanish, this news meant that the Loyalists, once again, had been cast adrift by the fortunes of war.
This weekend, Judy Riggle announced to local Historic City News reporters that the Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine’s forthcoming luncheon series will begin on April 3rd.
The Friday morning meeting of the UF Historic St Augustine Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Allen L. Lastinger, Jr. promptly at 10:00 a.m. But, if anyone at the table was expecting a “short meeting”, that was not to be.
The City of St Augustine issued a public service announcement to remind Historic City News readers about the need to keep illicit discharge hazards, like leaves and yard debris, out of the city’s storm drains to properly maintain the storm water system.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Monica R. Reifeiss, that traffic will be impacted at the following
St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Monica R. Reifeiss, that traffic will be impacted at the following
St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Historic City News readers and guests are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday March 13th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine. Their special guest will be Jill Pacetti, a candidate for St. Augustine City Commission, Seat 4.
