Ernest Ward Middle Cheerleaders Attend Camp; Five Named As All Americans
August 9, 2016
Shuckers Stop Wahoos 3-1
August 9, 2016
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored one run in the ninth but the run came too late to make a difference as the Biloxi Shuckers held on for a 3-1 victory Monday to capture the five-game series at MGM Park.
Pensacola just couldn’t score on Biloxi starter Brandon Woodruff who helped the Shuckers take a 3-1 lead in the series.
In fact, Pensacola batters haven’t earned a run off of Woodruff in all three of his starts against the Blue Wahoos. After throwing 20 scoreless innings against Pensacola, Woodruff probably wishes he could throw against them in every game. He has struck out 25 batters and allowed just nine hits. Woodruff improved to 5-4 and his earned-run average dropped to 2.87.
Pensacola, which won the first half title, is now 20-24 in the second half and in fourth place in the Southern League South division. Biloxi is 18-26 and in last place.
In the ninth inning, Blue Wahoos right fielder Sebastian Elizalde lead off with a single to center and reached third on Biloxi center fielder Brett Phillips error. Pensacola shortstop Zach Vincej then hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score Elizalde to pull Pensacola within 3-1.
But Biloxi’s top closer Stephen Kohlscheen then struck out both Pensacola third baseman Taylor Sparks and first baseman Eric Jagielo to end the game and earn his 18th save of the season.
Biloxi scored first in the bottom of the third inning when Shuckers center fielder Brett Phillips homered, his 13th of the season, to lead off the inning and give his team a 1-0 lead. Biloxi tacked on another run in the inning when first baseman Dustin DeMuth singled in left fielder Tyrone Taylor, who had doubled, putting the Shuckers ahead, 2-0.
Biloxi catcher Jacob Nottingham extended the Shuckers lead to 3-0 in the fifth inning with a homer over the center field wall — his eighth home run of the season.
Pensacola starter Sal Romano gave up three runs on two homers in five innings of work. He scattered nine hits, walked none and struck out four. He is 4-11 with a 3.92 ERA and is second in the Southern League with 116 strikeouts.
Leading the way at the plate for Pensacola was second baseman Alex Blandino, who went 3-4. He is now 7-12 in the series against Biloxi in three games with one run, one RBI and one walk.
Pensacola center fielder Jeff Gelalich also got on base twice going 1-3 with a walk.
Bad Monday: Tree Crashes Down Onto Two Vehicles Sitting In Traffic
August 8, 2016
A couple of drivers had a bit of bad luck today on Davis Highway when a tree came crashing down onto their vehicles. It happened midday on Davis Highway at Johnson Avenue, near West Florida Hospital. There were no injuries. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Wins $1 Million In Lottery Scratch-Off Game
August 8, 2016
The Florida Lottery announced Monday morning that Granville Adams, Sr., 59, of Pensacola, claimed a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 FLORIDA CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Adams chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $802,814.40. He purchased his winning ticket from A Food Store, located at 11 West Burgess Road in Pensacola. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
Adams says that he has been a loyal Florida Lottery player since 1988. He and his wife are both retired from the United States Navy and consider this big win a great blessing that will allow them to enjoy their retirement and help their family prepare for the future.
The $25 game, $10,000,000 FLORIDA CASH, features more than 11 million winning tickets and more than $624 million in total cash prizes. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-2.88.
Second Man Charged In Century Animal Cruelty Case
August 8, 2016
A second Century man has been arrested in connection with an animal cruelty case.
Johnny Jackson Grimes was charged with unlawful confinement or abandonment of an animal and booked into the Escambia County Jail.
Escambia County Animal Control, Panhandle Equine Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized three severely malnourished horses from a property in the 2500 block of Highway 168, near Shaw Road, near Century on May 27, 2015.
According to court documents in the case, two of the horses had bones that were projecting and visible due to malnourishment. The horses were unable to graze due to a lack of grass in their quarter of an acre enclosure. It appeared that the horses had no water and no one caring for them for some time.
The horses were rehabilitated by Panhandle Equine Rescue.
As we reported last week, Monroe Kemp Moore, Jr., age 51, was previously charged with two counts of unlawful confinement or abandonment of an animal. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond and with a judge’s order to not possess any animals.
For a previous story, click here.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Over 23,000 Businesses In Escambia County To Receive Renewal Notices
August 8, 2016
Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley has mailed Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewal notices to 23,223 businesses in Escambia County. Businesses can renew their BTRs anytime between July 1 and September 30.
Businesses can make online payments at EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
“Paying online is easy and secure, and there is no wait time,” said Holley. E-checks and credit cards are accepted. Businesses also can make payments by mail or at one of four convenient offices. Customers can now get in line online through QLess, a more convenient way to “wait” in line.
Applications and additional information for BTRs are available at EscambiaTaxCollector.com. If you have any questions or need to make an appointment, visit the website; email us at ectc@EscambiaTaxCollector.com; or call (850) 438-6500 ext. 3252.
Child Injured In Chemstrand Wreck
August 8, 2016
A young child was injured in a three vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon near Cantonment.
The child was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital following the crash on Chemstrand Road. Further details, including the child’s age and condition, were not available.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Master Gardener Volunteer Program Open House, Information Session
August 8, 2016
The UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension Office invites residents to the Master Gardner Volunteer Program Open House and Information Session Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. at UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment. Attendees can learn about training sessions, volunteer activities, and the role of Master Gardeners in the community. Applications will be available for the 2016-17 Fall/Winter Master Gardener training program.
The Master Gardener Program provides gardeners with intensive education in home horticultural principles. Participants who complete the program are certified as Master Gardeners by the Florida Extension Service. Once certified, the Master Gardener can provide volunteer leadership and service to their community in gardening activities. Working with the UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension, they can have the opportunity to participate in organized volunteer activities like answering gardening questions, conducting plant clinics, beautifying the community, and other activities designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve the quality of horticultural projects.
For more information contact Beth Bolles at 850-475-5230 or email bbolles@ufl.edu.
Northview JV Cheerleaders Attend Camp; Three Named All American
August 8, 2016
The Northview High School junior varsity cheerleaders recently attended a home UCA camp. Three squad members — Ashlan Hargel, Briana White and Bailey VanPelt – made All American. They will have the opportunity to march in the Disney Thanksgiving Day Parade this fall. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century High Memorial Brick Sale Going Very, Very Slowly
August 8, 2016
Memorial bricks from the old Century High School have been on sale for just over a month, and so far sales have been very, very slow.
According to Century Mayor Freddie Call, who sits on a town “Brick and Monument” committee, only four of the bricks have been sold.
Engraved bricks are being sold at $50 each to be placed around a 1936 monument and flagpole salvaged from the former school, which was demolished due to tornado damage. In total, about 2,100 bricks were saved from the school building for the project. The $50 covers the cost of engraving the brick and construction of the monument; there is no profit made.
To print an order form, visit CenturyHighBricks.com.
The design of the monument and its exact location are yet to be determined. A committee established by the town is exploring the possibility of constructing the monument at, or very near, the actual site of the former Century High School on Hecker Road.
NorthEscambia.com photo.