11+ hour, 51+ min ago  (421+ words) passed away peacefully on June 23 in the company of his loving wife Beverly. Born the middle child to Len and Lucille Bertsch of Dubuque, Iowa he attended Loras Academy in Dubuque before graduating with BS and MS degrees from Emerson…...

11+ hour, 51+ min ago  (589+ words) For years, I told people " with some pride " that I don't use social media. I considered myself outside of that world. Then one day I had to ask myself an uncomfortable question: "If I don't use social media, why do…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1161+ words) 1. It doesn't feel like the old Publix. The first thing you'll notice is how open and modern the store feels. The old 1987 supermarket has been replaced by a brighter, wider layout with much higher ceilings and a completely different floor…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (174+ words) Joe Wise chaired the club's scholarship committee, which also included Marilyn Mrozek, Heath Whittle and Jefrey Bohn." They"made their selections based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, financial need and an essay plus recommendations. These scholarships are available…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (87+ words) Amelia Island tourism stays strong, but officials watching late-summer booking slump John Heard's legacy spanned Fernandina " and the presidential rails Downtown drainage project nears finish as Ash Street reopens 'We're not the enemy:' Fernandina City Hall responds to Waterfront Board…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (128+ words) AIGS hosts a "Welcome Coffee" for all current members, new members, and potential members at Story & Song on the first Tuesday of every month. Come to chat and learn about the Genealogical Society. All residents of Nassau County are welcome....

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (87+ words) Amelia Island tourism stays strong, but officials watching late-summer booking slump John Heard's legacy spanned Fernandina " and the presidential rails Downtown drainage project nears finish as Ash Street reopens 'We're not the enemy:' Fernandina City Hall responds to Waterfront Board…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (345+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH " After months of outperforming expectations, Amelia Island's tourism industry is showing its first signs of slowing as hotel bookings for August and September trail last year's pace by more than 20%. "Here's where we see the concern is August,…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1083+ words) "All men are created equal" - The Declaration of Independence FERNANDINA BEACH " This week, Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and its enduring promise that "all men are created equal." But one of the men we continue to…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (88+ words) John Heard's legacy spanned Fernandina " and the presidential rails Downtown drainage project nears finish as Ash Street reopens 'We're not the enemy:' Fernandina City Hall responds to Waterfront Board frustrations Brett's demolition bids open July 2; Fernandina Marina rebuild could begin…...