Century Reports 400 Gallon Raw Sewage Spill
August 15, 2024
The Town of Century reported a 400 gallon raw sewage spill Wednesday, none of which was recovered.
The spill happened on B Street, just off Mayo Lane about 2:20 p.m. and was ongoing for about 10 minutes.
A manhole overflowed due to a lift station failure, according to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The report stated that cleanup was completed by applying lime.
Pictured: The Century Wastewater Treatment Plant. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Two Injured In Molino Crash Involving Significant Fuel Spill
August 15, 2024
A crash involving a vehicle and a truck injured two people and caused a significant diesel fuel spill Wednesday morning in Molino.
The crash happened about 8:05 a.m. on Highway 95A at Bet Raines Road.
According to Escambia County, two people were transported to area hospital by Escambia County EMS.
Approximately 35 gallons of fuel spilled, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The Escambia County Road Department provided three dump truck loads of dirt to contain the spill. DEP said the dirt was removed from the roadway and placed on the side of the road for disposal.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated the crash. Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
File photo.
Blue Wahoos’ Big Lead Erased In 12-8 Loss To Montgomery
August 15, 2024
written by Bill Vilona
A night after their most lopsided home loss this season, the Blue Wahoos experienced the most deflating.
After taking an 8-0 lead into the fourth inning, the big lead and feel-good dugout vibe Wednesday eventually dissolved into a ninth inning collapse and 12-8 loss against the Montgomery Biscuits at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
With the Blue Wahoos leading 8-5, newcomer reliever Nigel Belgrave had his home debut in the top of the ninth melt down without getting an out.
He gave a leadoff double, then plunked two batters with another base hit in between, had a walk, uncorked a wild pitch and was lifted with the Biscuits up 9-8.
Tyler Eckberg came in and was tagged for a two-run double. A deep flyout scored the other run. The half-inning lasted 26 minutes and required more than 60 pitches before the Biscuits’ onslaught stopped.
It put a glum ending to a game that began so well for the home team.
Pensacola took on its alternate identity, along with uniform change, as the Pensacola Pok-ta-Pok, in the final of a quartet of games this season as part of Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión initiative.
For the first time in 53 home games, this one began late, following a 41-minute rain delay
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All that pent-up energy in seeking to erase Tuesday’s 18-5 loss began well for the Blue Wahoos. They jumped on Biscuits starter Trevor Martin for four runs in the first inning.
Jakob Marsee led off with a single, the stole second. Shortstop Jared Serna extended his hitting streak to 13 games with an RBI single. Jacob Berry singled. And with two out, Joe Mack blasted a moon shot over the stadium’s right field party deck area and out of sight somewhere behind the ballpark.
In the third inning, Nathan Martorella blasted a three-run homer to score Serna and Berry, who had both singled. For Serna, he’s had at least one hit in each of his 13 games since the former New York Yankees rising prospect joined the team in a trade.
Mack then followed a solo homer, giving him a team high 19 for the season.
Blue Wahoos starter Luis Palacios appeared in line for his 19th career win for the Blue Wahoos, which would have tied the franchise career record set by Daniel Wright set during his time in 2015-2018.
Even after Palacios gave up a two-run homer in the fourth inning, then back-to-back homers in the sixth, he still had a three-run lead.
Reliever Dale Stanavich then retired all seven batters he faced to get the Blue Wahoos to the ninth inning with a 3-run lead.
But Belgrave could not find the strike zone and wasn’t close with many of his pitches. He had made four relief appearances during the Blue Wahoos’ two-week road trip since joining the team from the Class-A Beloit Sky Carp. He had allowed just two runs and three hits during that span.
This time, however, Belgrave couldn’t get into a groove. He was a 15th round pick by the Miami Marlins and the first member of their 2023 Draft class to reach Double-A.
The Biscuits pounced on his mistakes, scoring seven runs total in the inning.
The Blue Wahoos will now try and get back into the homestand series on Thursday with Evan Fitterer on the mound against the Biscuits’ talented righthander Sean Hunley (4-2, 1.79 ERA).
GAME NOTABLES
— The Blue Wahoos grounds crew, led by Gordon van Weyhe, raced to combat a pop-up storm late Wednesday afternoon. Once the tarp was on, then eventually removed, it took just 45 minutes to get the field ready for a first pitch and kept the Blue Wahoos’ string of home games without a postponement intact. This season, there had not been a game delayed by pregame rain until Wednesday.
— The Blue Anchor Belles performed the National Anthem.
WANT TO GO?
WHO: Montgomery Biscuits vs. Blue Wahoos
WHEN: Thursday, 6:05 p.m.
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Highway 29 Crash Near Cantonment Post Office
August 14, 2024
A motorcyclist was critically injured in a rash near the Cantonment Post Office Wednesday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 41-year-old Cantonment man was northbound on Highway 29 approaching the post office on his motorcycle.
A seden driven by a 77-year-old Pensacola woman was exiting the post office to go south on Highway 29, troopers said, and the motorcycle collided with the car.
The motorcyclist was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola with critical injuries.
Both northbound lanes of Highway 29 were temporarily closed by the crash.
This investigation is ongoing.
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Bicyclist Hit, Killed On Chemstrand Road
August 14, 2024
A 34-year-old bicyclist was killed when he was hit by a car early Wednesday morning on Chemstrand Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the man was northbound on Chemstrand Road approaching the intersection with Breezy Acres Road. FHP said the bicyclist did not have on any reflective clothing nor did he have a red light on the back on the bicycle.
A compact 2 door coupe driven by a 24-year-old Jay man was travelling northbound on Chemstrand Road. FHP said the driver of the car did not see the bicyclist until they collided.
The bicyclist was pronounced deceased on the scene by Escambia County EMS.
FHP is investigating.
Tate Aggies Volleyball Gears Up For Season With New Jerseys
August 14, 2024
The Tate Aggies volleyball team is ready to serve up a new look for the 2024 season. The squad recently unveiled fresh jerseys as they prepare to hit the court.
The Aggies will kick off their season on the road, facing off against the Milton Panthers on August 20 and the Gulf Breeze Dolphins on August 22. They will then return home to host the Pensacola Catholic Crusaders on August 27.
Pictured: New Tate volleyball white jerseys worn by the senior class and new Dig Pink jerseys modeled by junior Aggies. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Woman Wanted In Alabama Apprehended After Four-Hour Manhunt Near Bratt
August 14, 2024
A four-hour manhunt Tuesday morning near Bratt ended with the arrest of a woman on a local drug charges. She was also wanted on a felony Alabama warrant.
Leslie Anita Marie Whiting was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) without a prescription.
Whiting was arrested after being spotted on a security camera on private property off West Highway 4 between Bratt and Byrneville at 4:58 a.m.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 5 a.m. and took Whiting into custody by about 9:30 a.m. on the narcotics charge.
She was booked into the Escambia County Jail in Pensacola with a $2,500. She is awaiting extradition to Escambia County, Alabama, on an outstanding felony warrant.
Kids’ Votes Count — Kids Can Vote For Their Fav Literary Character At The Library
August 14, 2024
The 2024 Kids’ Votes Count is underway at West Florida Public Library branches.
The program is designed to help engage kids of all ages in the voting process by encouraging them to exercise their right to vote for their favorite literary character.
Voting polls are open at library branches through August 20.
This year’s candidates for favorite literary character are:
- Eragon
- Groot
- Harry Potter
- Luffy
- Pigeon
- Nancy Drew
- Amelia Bedlia
- Pete the Cat
- Katniss Everdeen
There is also a write-in candidate option. A sample ballot is below.
Longtime Atmore Physician Dr. Sheldon Harigel Moving Out Of State
August 14, 2024
A longtime Atmore physician is announcing today that he is leaving his practice, moving out of state.
Dr. Sheldon Harigel said that he and his wife are moving out of state, leaving ACH Primary Care.
Harigel provided the following to NorthEscambia.com:
My Dear Patients,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in me to take care of your medical needs the past 13 years. After careful consideration, I have decided to move out of state and, as such, will be leaving ACH Primary Care. With my children all grown and out of the house, it’s time for my wife and I to start a new chapter. This comes with mixed emotions since ACH has been my professional home the past thirteen years. It has been an honor and a pleasure to have practiced with my brother, Shane, and Nurse Practitioner, Brent, for all this time.
It is very important to me as well as ACH Primary Care that you maintain continuous health care. ACH’s electronic medical record system allows your records to be accessed from any ACH location, and ensures that all my notes and all your medical records will be available for your future care. At ACH, it is our standard that we support our partners and take care of each other’s patients. I have complete trust that my colleagues are more than happy to welcome you to their practice and will take excellent care of your health.
Thank you for letting me be part of you and your family’s lives. I have sincerely enjoyed serving you, and I have valued your relationships greatly. I am truly grateful to you for entrusting me with your health and allowing me to be your doctor.
I wish you all a life full of love and health.
Best Regards,
Dr. Sheldon Harigel
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Cantonment, Century Lodges Support Local Bratt, Byrneville, Jim Allen Elementaries
August 14, 2024
Local Masonic Lodges were able to show their continued support of local schools last week.
Century Lodge No. 213 “adopted” Byrneville Elementary School by supplying supplies for the students. They also provided supplies to students at Bratt Elementary School.
Cantonment Lodge No. 322 provided a BBQ lunch for the teachers and staff of Jim Allen Elementary School.
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