Savvy saver

Kelly Nelson knows what it’s like to be hit with hard times. The Jay resident had her work hours cut at a local medical facility. And with gas prices rising, her trip to the supermarket in her SUV wa…

Spooky 5ks

Saturday was there were several ghosts, goblins, and zombies running around Santa Rosa County. The Pace High Band hosted its first ever Zombie Run starting at Pace High School and ending at the Hayst…

Fire destroys Pace man's shed

A structure fire ripped through an abandoned shed and previously burned house in Pace at around 2:15 last Thursday afternoon threatening nearby structures. Pace Fire and Rescue District, Avalon Fire …

County ends Santa Rosa Transit's run

The county has officially ended what commissioners described as an OK run of the Santa Rosa Transit program. And for the 700 or so riders that use the bus service every month, the end of the line cou…

News Briefs- October 31, 2012

City of Milton meetings Milton's city council will meet in executive session Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Milton Council Chambers. Milton's city council will meet in regular session on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. i…

Fire in East Milton

Early Tuesday afternoon emergency personel responded to a fire near the intersection of Black Gate Rd. and Diana St. in East Milton.
Preliminary reports indicate the fire involved a home and a nea…

Old school Panthers enjoy reunion

Members of the Milton High School Class of 1962 recently gathered for a fun-filled weekend of football, fellowship, and food celebrating the 50th anniversary of their graduation from MHS. Classmates …

Voter turnout heavy so far

Two days into early voting in Santa Rosa County and the turnout has been quiet strong. During the first two days over 4,950 took the time to cast their ballot. Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Electio…

Faith Briefs- October 27, 2012

Faith Briefs are published every Saturday in the Press Gazette. If your church has an event, special service, singing, vacation Bible school or other event, please email the announcement to news@srpr…