Molino Utilities Considering Rate Increase
May 15, 2022
Molino Utilities is considering a rate increase.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Molino Utilities board of directors will discuss the possibility of a rate increase. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the company office.
Members that wish to speak at the meeting are asked to contact the utility’s office at (850) 587-5538 before 4 p.m. Monday to be placed on the agenda.
Escambia Extension Holds Basics Of Canning Class
May 15, 2022
Saturday, Escambia County Extension held a class on the Basics of Canning at their office in Cantonment.
Participants learned how to preserve fruits and vegetables under the leadership of Dorothy Lee.
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Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Slow Down Areas
May 15, 2022
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, May 15 through Saturday, May 21 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, May 17, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Motorists traveling on West Cervantes Street will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Daytime single lane closures and lane shifts, between A Street and Dominguez Street, as crews perform median improvements, signalization installation, construct sidewalks, and make utility adjustments.
- Nighttime lane closures and traffic detours, between A Street and Pace Boulevard, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews mill and pave the roadway.
- In addition, the new traffic signals on Cervantes Street at the J Street, L Street, and R Street intersections will be activated Tuesday, May 17.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the southbound side of the bridge as crews construct the northbound portion. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20 for mobilization of materials and equipment.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20.
- Airport Boulevard (S.R. 750) Routine Maintenance from West of Palafox Street to Davis Highway – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures from west of Palafox Street to Davis Highway the week of Monday, May 16 from 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for paving operations.
- Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue – The sidewalks on the eastern side of Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and Navy Boulevard, are closed for improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the western side of Pace Boulevard during the construction.
- Barrancas Avenue (S.R. 292) from Manchester Street to the Bayou Chico Bridge –The sidewalks on the northern side of Barrancas Avenue, between Manchester Avenue and Pace Boulevard, will be closed for improvements. Detours will be in place for pedestrians in these areas.
- Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of I-10 – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, May 15 through Thursday, May 19 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for sidewalk and curb improvements.
- U.S. 98 Pavement Coring Operations from S.R. 30 (U.S. 98) to Palafox Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, May 16 through Thursday, May 19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for pavement coring operations.
- U.S. 90 Pavement Coring Operations from Hyde Park Road to South of I-10 – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, May 16 through Thursday, May 19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for pavement coring operations.
Santa Rosa County:
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, May 15 through Saturday, May 21 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, May 17, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Temporary median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to College Parkway.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between S.R. 281 and Bayshore Road, Sunday May 15 through Friday, May 20 from 9 p.m. through 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- Westbound travelers will encounter a new traffic configuration from North College Parkway to Ramblewood Drive as lanes will be shifted slightly south to allow for widening activities on the outside lane.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures and lane closures the week of Sunday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. for construction activities.
- Parkmore Plaza Drive (Old Bagdad Highway) Routine Maintenance at the U.S. 90 Intersection – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures Monday, May 16 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. from concrete operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Beulah Middle To Hold Information Night Monday For Incoming Sixth Graders
May 15, 2022
Beulah Middle School will hold a Sixth Grade Information Night on Monday, May 16..
Parents and incoming students will be able to learn basic information about middle school and what is offered at Beulah Middle.
The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Beulah Middle cafeteria.
McCambley Leads Blue Wahoos To Fifth Win In A Row
May 15, 2022
Zach McCambley struck out eight batters over 6.0 scoreless innings as the first-place Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Rocket City Trash Pandas 2-1 Saturday night.
McCambley (W, 2-2) completed 6.0 innings for the second start in a row, and has now allowed only one run on six hits over 12.0 innings in the month of May.
Rocket City starter Ky Bush (L, 2-1) matched McCambley zero for zero until the bottom of the sixth, when Thomas Jones led things off with a double and took third on a Victor Victor Mesa bunt. Jones scored on a Troy Johnston sacrifice fly, and Mesa scored from second on Griffin Conine’s two-out infield single to put the Blue Wahoos ahead 2-0.
Jefry Yan pitched a scoreless seventh, and Anthony Maldonado (S, 1) worked around back-to-back two-out doubles from Braxton Martinez and Preston Palmeiro in the ninth to earn his first save.
The Blue Wahoos have now won five in a row, and on Sunday will aim for their first six-game winning streak since May of 2021. They have not swept a series since taking five straight from Mobile in July of 2019, and have never swept a six-game series in team history.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their homestand against the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Sunday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
International Paper Employees Target Period Poverty With Feminine Care Kit Donations
May 14, 2022
“Period poverty” is a term used to describe the struggle that many women and girls face because they lack access to adequate menstrual health management supplies and education, and it can have serious consequences. It’s an issue that leads to a number of problems like school truancy, reproductive issues, health risks and unnecessary shame.
Employee volunteers at the International Paper Pensacola Mill assembled more than 500 feminine care kits to fight period poverty. The local event benefited the Health and Hope Clinic and Pace Center for Girls.
“Volunteering to fill these care kits and learning about period poverty was a very fulfilling experience, and it helped broaden my perception of the community need that exists,” said Lee Anne Adams, IP Pensacola quality manager. “There is so much we can do as individuals and as a community united, and it is incumbent upon us to look for those instances and do all that we can to help those that are in need.”
IP employees provided hand written words of inspiration with each care package.
“We are so grateful for this opportunity to partner with International Paper and make an impact together for the underserved community,” said Sally Bergosh, Health and Hope Clinic executive director. “We are so much better united in finding opportunities to help better serve. Our patients will be forever grateful for these care gifts.”
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Cantonment Rotary Honors North Escambia Teachers Of The Year
May 14, 2022
The Cantonment Rotary Club honored Teachers of the Year from area schools at a luncheon this week.
Each Teacher of the Year from schools north of Nine Mile Road was honored. They are:
- Bratt Elementary — Mary Rackard
- Ernest Ward Middle — Katie Roley
- Escambia Westgate — Melissa Caldwell
- Jim Allen Elementary — Amanda Robar
- Kingsfield Elementary School — Jessica Phelps
- R. C. Lipscomb Elementary — Dustin Brenton
- McArthur Elementary — Lindsey Jeremiah
- Molino Park Elementary — Jessica Varner
- Northview High — Jeffrey Simpkins
- Pine Meadow Elementary — Tina Schlauder
- Ransom Middle — Angela Avery
- Tate High — Karl King
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Florida Motorcyclist Dies From Injuries Received In April Crash In Escambia, Alabama
May 14, 2022
A Milton man has passed away from injuries he received in an April motorcycle crash in Escambia County, Alabama.
Alabama State Troopers said 52-year old Stephen K. Lodge of Milton was critically injured about 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 when the 2020 Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was operating left the roadway and overturned on Cowpen Creek Road near Canoe.
Lodge was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on May 4, state troopers said on Friday.
Northview Chiefs Fall In Regional Final To Holmes County
May 14, 2022
The Northview Chiefs lost their 1A regional final game 6-3 to Holmes County Friday night in Bonifay.
Kaden Odom was on the hill for Northview, giving up six hits and four runs while striking out three in three and third innings. Josh Landis threw two and two-thirds innings allowing two hits, two runs and striking out two.
Jamarkus Jefferson and Luke Bridges both had two hits to lead the Chiefs at the plate. Odom, Landis and Wyatt Scruggs added one hit each.
The Northview Chiefs ended their season at 17-7.
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FWC Law Enforcement Report: Boating, Fishing Violations
May 14, 2022
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following recent activity:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officer Allgood was conducting resource inspections at Navy Point boat ramp. He observed a vessel return from fishing and conducted an inspection. Officer Allgood noticed a large red drum in the cooler of the vessel. He measured the fish, and it was oversized. He issued a resource citation to the individual and seized the fish.
Officer Long conducted a resource inspection on a charter vessel as it returned to shore. He found the operator of the vessel in possession of an undersized trigger fish. Officer Long issued a citation for the violation.
Officers Jeter and Cushing were on patrol in Bayou Chico. Officer Jeter conducted several marine fisheries inspections in the area. When Officer Jeter contacted the operator of one of the vessels returning to the ramp, he immediately indicated that he had an illegal greater amberjack on board. The subject also had several boating safety and registration violations. Officer Jeter issued a resource citation for the closed season greater amberjack as well as a registration infraction and several other warnings.
Officer Cushing conducted a resource inspection of a charter vessel that had just returned from a trip. As Officer Cushing greeted the captain, he was stepping off the vessel with a basket of vermilion snapper. Officer Cushing asked if there was any other fish on board and he said no. Officer Cushing found three more vermilion snapper in the ice box tucked in the corner. Two of three were undersized. A citation was issued for the violation.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Roberson was patrolling a boat ramp on Escambia River when he observed the recreation area had a catfish on the picnic table as well as empty beer cans and a fire. Shortly after, Officer Roberson observed a vessel pulling up to the boat ramp with four occupants. Officer Roberson contacted the individuals and asked about the catfish on the table. They admitted to catching the catfish. They stated they were bush hooking on the Escambia River and when asked what kind of bait they were using they admitted to using bream on the bush hooks. The vessel operator agreed to take Officer Roberson down the river where their bush hooks were located. Officer Roberson inspected their bush hooks and observed live bream being used as bait and the bush hooks were not displaying a name or address. Officer Roberson cited two of the individuals for using bream on bush hooks for bait.
Officer Lewis concluded an investigation on a vehicle that was dumped in Blackwater River State Forest and used as target practice in a clay pit. Officer Lewis was able to track down the responsible party for the vehicle and charged him for violation of the Florida Litter Law. The responsible party removed the vehicle from the forest. Officer Roberson assisted with the investigation.
Officer Lewis noticed a large amount of recreational activity in the Blackwater River State Forest primitive areas and directed his patrols to these areas. Officer Lewis subsequently issued five citations, and 18 warnings for various violations.