MILTON — A resident has requested that the Guy Thompson Community Center be open on weekends for seniors to meet regularly, but City Manager Brian Watkins isn’t sure it is a good idea.
The city has…
School board receives update on current projects
MILTON — A representative from DAG Architects attended the July 20 Santa Rosa County School Board meeting and presented the board with the status of current projects at schools within the district.
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Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church educates community on local history
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class explores issues facing the county and regularly attends educational events, including a July 20 lecture by Milton Councilwoman Mary Ellen …
Milton couple work to stop Indian Bayou pollution
MILTON — Residents Diane and Gary Nelms are working to stop red clay from polluting the waterway behind their Indian Bayou home, where they have lived for 10 years.
“It’s disgusting,” Gary said. “I…
Sunrise Kiwanis donates cribs to foster care organization
JAY — The Sunrise Kiwanis Club donated two cribs to the foster care organization My Father’s Arrows, according to club member Penny Wilson.
The total cost of the cribs was $230, Wilson said. Member…
Bagdad Elementary earns Family and Community Involvement Award
Ten Florida schools were recognized by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Parent Teacher Association with the Family and Community Involvement Award.
Santa Rosa’s winner was Bagdad…
Remembering the 90 percent tax rate
Dear editor,
Which tax rate collects more income taxes for the federal government, a 0 percent or a 100 percent tax rate? Neither percentage collects any taxes, unless you are willing to work for n…
No lawyer made this health care decision
Dear editor,
Again, another twisted and tortured letter misrepresenting the facts. [“Thoughts on Charlie Gard and government-run health care,” published in the July 19-21, 2017, Press Gazette]
T…
Santa Rosa County Faith Calendar
MILTON — Here is a list of scheduled faith-based services and events. UPCOMING FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PACE: These events take place at 4540 Chumuckla Highway, Pace, unless otherwise noted: Sunday, July 23: 9 a.m. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. coffee fellowship and 10:10 a.m. worship. Monday, July 24: All American Twirlers, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,… Continue reading Santa Rosa County Faith Calendar
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. DAIRY FARMING: Kindergartners through fifth-graders may attend this informative program about dairy farming; they can learn about life on a dairy farm and listen to a story about Ferdinand the Bull. Here’s the schedule: 1 p.m. July 25 at the Jay Library 3 p.m.… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events