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Commission cuts salary five percent
HIGH SPRINGS – With two new commissioners joining the 2009-2010 High Springs City Commission Nov.12, the dais reorganized by naming a new mayor and vice mayor as well.
After incoming commissioners Dean Davis and Eric May took their seats for the first time, the newly formed commission
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Hawthorne city manager approval squeaks through
HAWTHORNE – Hawthorne is one step away from hiring Edward F. Smyth Jr. as the city’s permanent city manager.
All that is left now is for the mayor, city manager and interim city attorney to sign the contract.
On Tuesday, the commission approved the contract 3-2.
Vice Mayor
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A long last ride
GAINESVILLE – As parades go, Bikers on Parade for the USA has been wildly successful at honoring people on the frontlines – first responders, military personnel and others who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
In its nine-year history, the parade has raised more than $510,000 for
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Rules laid out for controversial cat sanctuary
HIGH SPRINGS – Steve and Pennie Lefkowitz have known for years they need to cut back on the number of young, old, sick and homeless cats that they allow to call their front yard home.
What’s been holding them back are the dozens of cats and kittens dropped off on their property
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Jury convicts Grapski
GAINESVILLE – There was no plea bargaining for Charles Grapski, who was convicted last week of two felonies. After a week-long trial pausing only for Veterans Day and lunch breaks, six jurors unanimously agreed that Grapski was guilty of battery on two law enforcement officers. The
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Alachua to name commission chambers after James Lewis
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ALACHUA – Alachua’s Interim City Manager Traci Cain announced Tuesday that the City’s commission chambers will be named in honor of former longtime City Commissioner James Lewis. Lewis served the City for 42 years as a commissioner, completing his final term in April 2009. Prior to his departure from the City Commission, Lewis was one of the longest-standing elected officials in the country. Lewis was first elected into office in 1967.
“The City Commission has long made it clear that honoring former Commissioner Lewis is especially important to show a small
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Alachua identifies key growth issues
ALACHUA – A public workshop held with the Alachua City Commission and Planning and Zoning Board identified seven main growth issues relating to the city of Alachua.
The workshop, held Oct. 13, identified key community issues to include in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for
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High Springs Police get $105,000 upgrade
HIGH SPRINGS – The High Springs Police Department has stepped up its game with new technology to track driver’s licenses and check for warrants straight from the comfort of an officer’s patrol car.
On Friday, the department will start downloading tracking software onto 16
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APD steps up traffic enforcement
ALACHUA – During the week of Nov. 18 through Nov. 23, the Alachua Police Department (APD) will be stepping up traffic enforcement.
The target areas will include US Highway 441 at any of the areas containing traffic signals and Alachua County School Board School Zones. These areas
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Done deal
HIGH SPRINGS – Through financial compromises from both sides, High Springs and Alachua County officials have finalized an ongoing disagreement over payment for High Springs fire services.
On Nov. 12, High Springs City Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s offer to pay
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