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Map courtesy of NDMC The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Map courtesy of NDMC The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Drought conditions improve but continue

Holly Dorman
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Drought conditions have continued throughout Nassau County as rainfall continues to be below average for this time of year. On the upside, parts of Nassau County are seeing improvements. As of March 21, the U.S.
Barkhausen skis for Barnabas at the Great Bear Chase, Calument, Mich. Submitted photo

Barkhausen skis for Barnabas at the Great Bear Chase, Calument, Mich. Submitted photo

Amelia Island resident skis the distance for Barnabas

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Ten years ago, local resident and Rotary Club member David Barkhausen took up cross-country skiing somewhat seriously in his early 60s. While still living in Illinois, he began participating in several races in northern Michigan and Wisconsin.
Local military veteran writers: Wendi Carpenter, Bill Craun, Jerry Hester, Leah Ward-Lee and Bill Leonardi.

Local military veteran writers: Wendi Carpenter, Bill Craun, Jerry Hester, Leah Ward-Lee and Bill Leonardi.

Local writer’s group honors local military veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Amelia Island Writers presents a happy hour discussion with local military veterans who are published authors. The program will be held at the Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St. in Fernandina Beach on Friday, March 31, from 4-6 p.m.
Guest Cottage founders James and Jenny Schaffer. Submitted photo

Guest Cottage founders James and Jenny Schaffer. Submitted photo

The real fun is just getting started

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
On Wednesday, March 1, Guest Cottage on Amelia Island moved into its new office located at 101 N. Fourth St. in Fernandina Beach. With the help of the local Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, Guest Cottage on Amelia Island had a grand opening celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.
City street resurfacing project update

City street resurfacing project update

City street resurfacing project update

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The city’s annual street resurfacing project began March 14 and is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. This year’s project will involve the milling and resurfacing of nearly 3.3 miles of city streets.