Northview Lady Chiefs Hold ‘Gold Digger’ Game For Childhood Cancer
September 19, 2019
The Northview Chiefs volleyball team held their annual Gold Digger game, defeating W.S. Neal. The Gold Digger game is Northview’s annual fundraiser game for the American Childhood Cancer Association.
The Lady Chiefs also recognized the participants in their youth volleyball clinic.
While the volleyball district tournament is weeks ago, the Gold Digger event was the last home game for the Lady Chiefs. They will be on the road the remainder of the season.
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Upper 60s For Tonight
September 19, 2019
Record heat like we experienced on Wednesday is coming to an end. Pensacola set a new record high of 102 degrees, shattering the hold record of 96 set back in 2005. The 102 also tied for the warmest September day ever on the books.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Kingsfield Students Go Geocaching, Blast To The Moon And Learn About The Environment
September 19, 2019
Fifth grade students from Kingsfield Elementary School took part in science programs at the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in Cantonment this week.
Students took part in a geocaching adventure in search of caches filled with science treasures on Monday.
Tuesday, students blasted off into space while participating in a planetarium program. They also learned about the water cycle, weathering erosion and deposition, and water pollution in an environmental program.
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Escambia Youth Commission Holds First Meeting
September 19, 2019
The first meeting of the Escambia County Youth Commission was held this week.
The Youth Commission gives five outstanding youths the opportunity to learn more about civics and local government through firsthand experience. For the next eight months, they will be able to tour the county’s many facilities, attend board meetings, and see issues the county faces each day.
Youth Commission members are:
- Maggie Brown, Tate High School junior
- Mallory Bell, Escambia High School sophomore
- Amelia Myers, Pensacola HS IB sophomore
- Trinity Kyles, Pensacola High School sophomore
- Claire Jimenez, Pensacola Catholic High School junior
Sponsored by the Escambia County Board of Commissioners, the Escambia County Youth Commission is a leadership and service-oriented program that empowers young people to become knowledgeable and involved in the local governmental process.
Century Now Accepting Applications For A City Manager
September 19, 2019
The Town of Century is now accepting applications for a city manager.
The town describes the ideal candidate as “qualified and highly motivated”, and requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field, plus five years of experience in local government administration of a senior management position.
The salary is listed as negotiable based upon experience, and the application period ends November 1.
The city manager will serve as the chief executive officer of the town, be responsible for the management of day-to-day operations, attend all town council meetings and supervise all departments, according to the job description.
The town council voter earlier this month to hire a city manager to run daily operations while naming consultant Buz Eddy as interim town manager until a permanent hire is made. Eddy said he will not be applying for the permanent position.
Eddy’s new title of interim city manager is the same independent contractor basis that he he’s worked under since July 29. In August, the council authorized up to $5,000 to pay him at $35 an hour for his services.
Eddy was city manager of Gulf Breeze from 1992-2017.
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FWC Law Enforcement Report
September 19, 2019
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the period ending August 29 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officer Allgood conducted an inspection on a vessel returning to the Pensacola Pass. The subject claimed he had caught two “Jacks” but did not know what type they were. Officer Allgood inspected his catch and found two undersized greater amberjack. The individual was cited for the violation.
Officer Specialist McHenry received a complaint that an individual fishing at the Bob Sikes Bridge was in possession of an oversized red drum. Officer Specialist McHenry responded to the area and found the subject in possession of a 35-inch red drum. The size limit on a red drum is from 18 to 27 inches. Officer Specialist McHenry also noticed the individual was impaired and requested Officer Specialist Ramos to assist. After a brief investigation, it was discovered that the individual was in possession of crack cocaine. Officer Specialist McHenry arrested the individual and transported him to the Escambia County Jail. He was cited for possession of crack cocaine and possession of an oversized red drum.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
No report was received for Santa Rosa County.
This report represents some events the FWC handled during the time period; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
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Sadie Irene Brown
September 19, 2019
Sadie Irene (Maw Maw) Brown was called to Heaven on Saturday, September 14, 2019, by her Lord and Savior Jesus.
She is proceeded by her husband of 70 years, Emory D. Brown and daughter of 42 years, Charlene A. Andrews, as well as her father, Francis (Pop) Kressler; mother, Elsie (Mom) Kressler; three brothers, Roy Kressler, Tom Kressler, and Norman Kressler; two sisters, Alma Matheny, Bea Godwin, and two infant siblings that passed during the depression era.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Edward D. (Tracey) Brown of Milton, FL. Tracey Brown had been Maw Maw’s full time caretaker at home since 2012. Son-in-law, Ronald S. (Jana) Andrews; her grandchildren, Alice J.(Jesse) McLemore, Sherry R.(Dennis) Beson, Cynthia A. Andrews, Karen F. (Brady) Levins, Ronnie S. (Amber) Andrews, Maigan E. (Nicole) Brown, Mathew D. Stevens, Chase (Casey) Bradley, Steve Bradley; as well as 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; Winston, her Jack Russel companion of 17 years; and many nieces and nephews and extended friends and loved ones that knew her as Maw Maw.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Stars for 53 years. Maw Maw worked hard as not only a homemaker but alongside her husband and family from timber, farming and building. Most of her days started early and ended late, however in her free time she enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, card playing, and most of all supporting her children and grandchildren and extended loved ones in area. She enjoyed horse shows and rodeos and livestock shows. It was after hurricane Ivan that Andy Peterson, livestock director at Pensacola Interstate Fair and Tony Peterson, brought Maw Maw on board to help with rebuilding of the livestock show, at which time she fed the group that was helping Andy to rebuild and continued to do so as the show grew and enjoyed it. She was also known for having many gatherings at her farm in Cantonment from Halloween Hayrides to Easter Egg Hunts, her goal and pleasure in life along with her husband Paw Paw, was for families to take time, enjoy one another, and love one another.
At this time the family would like to thank Chaplain Mark Smith (Officiating), the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice Milton, FL., the staff of Santa Rosa Medical Center, the Frenkel Family and Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star and all the friends and family for all the love and support throughout her life! God bless!
The pallbearers are Dennis Beson, Raymond Kressler, Maigan Brown, Ronnie Andrews, Jesse McLemore III, Tyler Swauger.
Honorary pallbearers are Ronald S. Andrews, Jesse McLemore, Andy Peterson, David Hicks, Charles Kressler.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Emerald Coast Hospice Milton, FL, would be greatly appreciated.
Boil Water Notice Issued For Part Of Cottage Hill After Water Main Break
September 18, 2019
UPDATE: THiS BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN RESCINDED.
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Highway 95A from Williams Ditch Road to Eden Lane, and Neal Road to Phalrose Lane.
A water main at Neal Road and Highway 95A was breached by a gas company, according to Cottage Hill Water Works.
The water main has been repaired but as a precaution Cottage Hill Water Works advises that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient, or as an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
If you have any questions you may contact the office at (850) 968-5485.
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Two Injured After Crashing Into A Tree In Walnut Hill
September 18, 2019
Two people were injured in a single vehicle wreck Tuesday night in Walnut Hill.
Two people were trapped in their Lincoln Navigator after they struck a tree on North Cypress Street just after 7 p.m.. The passenger was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital by LifeFlight helicopter in serious condition, and the driver was taken to the hospital by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol in investigating and has not released further details.
The Walnut Hill and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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Motorcycle, Pickup Collide On Highway 97 In Walnut Hill
September 18, 2019
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a pickup truck Tuesday night on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
The crash happened about 8:20 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 97 and Pine Forest Road. The motorcycle collided with the front right corner of the Ford F250. The motorcycle and rider came to rest off the roadway in the ditch.
The motorcyclist was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital by Medstar AirCare 2 helicopter. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured in the crash that closed Highway 97 for over an hour.
The Florida Highway Patrol has not released additional information as they continue their investigation.
Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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