Flomaton Lions To Host Pancake Supper Monday
April 29, 2018
The Flomaton Lions Club will host a pancake supper Monday evening.
Pancakes, sausage and more will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Flomaton Community Center at 628 McCurdy Street for only $5 per plate.
The Flomaton High School Jazz Band will perform during the event.
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Century High School All-Class Reunion Held (With Photo Gallery)
April 29, 2018
A Century High School reunion for all graduating classes was held Saturday at Lake Stone.
Graduates from 1946 on attended.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Deputy Responding To Call Collides With Three Vehicles
April 29, 2018
An Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy responding to an emergency call was involved in a crash Satuday with three other vehicles.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Deputy Matthew Housam was westbound on Brent Lane in his patrol vehicle with emergency equipment activated when he collided with a Kia Optima occupied by 29-year old Minki Nicole Steen and two children. The crash caused his Tahoe to cross over the center median and collide with a Nissan Sentra occupied by Fnu Michaela and a passenger and and Chevrolet Traverse driven by 37-year old Mary Alice Carruth.
Housam and Steen received minor injuries. No one else involved in the crash was hurt.
Any charges in the crashes are pending the FHP investigation.
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Escambia Volunteer Firefighters Train At Florida State Fire College
April 29, 2018
Several volunteer firefighters from Escambia County attended the Florida State Fire College’s Volunteer Weekend in Ocala.
They were Will Mallet, Andrew Howell, Reed Moss, Michael Deane (pictured) and Yoshimi “CMC” Core. They are working to complete the requirements to become state certified volunteer firefighters.
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Byrneville Fifth Graders Spend Saturday At Science Camp
April 29, 2018
Fifth graders from Byrneville Elementary School spent their Saturday morning at school, learning all about science (and enjoying a little pizza).
The Fifth Grade Science Camp has become somewhat of a tradition doing super cool and fun things, all in the name of science. The students learned about forces and frictions, adaptations, competition, physical and chemical changes and science investigation. They even play a review “Clue” game.
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Shrimp Sink The Wahoos
April 29, 2018
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp belted two solo home runs, while the Blue Wahoos could muster just one in a 2-1 final Saturday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Aristides Aquino belted his first home run of the season off Cody Poteet (W, 2-1) in the second inning. It was the Wahoos first hit of the game and it put Pensacola up 1-0. That would prove to be the only offense of the game for the visitors as Poteet settled in to work seven innings for the Shrimp while allowing just two hits and the one run.
Vladimir Gutierrez (L, 0-4) made a strong start for the Blue Wahoos also, but he made two mistakes which proved to cost him and the Wahoos the game. In the third inning he served up a leadoff home run to Brian Schales which tied the game at 1-1. In the seventh, it was a lead off blast from John Norwood that was the difference maker.
Gutierrez took the loss despite allowing just the two runs with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings. It was his fourth consecutive start without a walk.
The Blue Wahoos will look to bounce back and even the series on Sunday afternoon with RHP Jesus Reyes (0-4, 5.65) on the mound. The Jumbo Shrimp are still undecided on their starter.
A Remembrance: Anna Brown
April 29, 2018
Anne Louise Brown was murdered on April 30, 2017, in Molino. Her family released the following on the anniversary of her death.
For more details, click here.
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Motorcyclist Killed, Cantonment Woman Seriously Injured In Highway 29 Crash
April 28, 2018
A motorcyclist was killed and a Cantonment woman was seriously injured in wreck Friday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 41-year old Joshua Hinsley of Pensacola was northbound in the center lane of Highway 29 when 25-year old Ciara Thomas attempted to cross from Oakfield Road. The the front of Hinsley’s motorcycle collided with a Kia Spectra driven by Thomas.
Hinsley was pronounced deceased following the crash; Thomas was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Council Member Seeks Donations To Rebuild Batting Cages
April 28, 2018
Century council member Ben Boutwell wants to rebuild a batting cage at the town’s Showalter Park, but he wants to accomplish the task without spending town funds.
He is looking for monetary and material donations of about $7,000 to make it happen.
To offer materials or volunteer, contact Boutwell at (850) 685-0380.
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Escambia County 4-H Places In Top Five At State Meat Judging Contest
April 28, 2018
Two meat judging teams with members from Escambia County 4-H placed third and fourth recently at the the state meat judging contest at the University of Florida. This was the first time Escambia County 4-H has competed in over 20 years.
The senior team (ages 14-18) was included Jessica Conti, Blake Stevenson, Ethan Thorne and Hannah Thorne. Alan Bray-Crews from Escambia County was a member of the junior team. Individually, Conti placed ninth and Thorne placed 10th in the state.
Participants had to identify 50 retail cuts, place six retail, primal and carcass classes, identify parts on a beef and pork carcass and answer questions relating to the meat industry.
The 4-H meat judging program develops life skills through activities related to the processing of beef, pork, and lamb, including retail identification, factors relating to meat quality, and cooking methods. Participants developed an understanding and appreciation of the basic scientific principles involved in eating and cooking quality, nutritional value, and consumer appeal of meat. 4-H members on the team also learned life skills such as effective decision-making, critical thinking, goal setting, and teamwork.
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