Richard Watson: admired jurist dies
The namesake of the St. Johns County Courthouse, Richard Orien Watson, has passed away in St. Augustine after fighting a losing battle with pancreatic cancer — he was 78 years-old.
The namesake of the St. Johns County Courthouse, Richard Orien Watson, has passed away in St. Augustine after fighting a losing battle with pancreatic cancer — he was 78 years-old.
St. Johns County Council on Aging Executive Director, Cathy Brown, has invited Historic City News readers to attend a “FUN-raiser” being hosted by Johnny Barnes.
Chairman Harlan Mason announced to local Historic City News reporters that the St. Johns County Republican Executive Committee will hold its regular meeting and election on Thursday June 9, 2011.
Growing up in the home of two military parents, one of whom was a photographer, awards you the opportunity to visualize, at a young age, the horror of war and the imagination of our servicemen trying to find a way to cope.
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Event chairperson Florie Adiutori informed local St. Johns County news reporters at Historic City News that she recently met with Lana Kiesel to discuss plans for the annual Betty Griffin House benefit luncheon and fashion show.
Sallie O’Hara told local Historic City News reporters that last weekend’s Environmental Education Fair was attended by more than 500 children and adults from St. Johns and Flagler counties.
Historic City News reporters have noted that City Manager John Regan is already putting staff to task; holding a “kick off” meeting to make sure that everyone understands their role in St. Augustine’s upcoming commemorations.