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Sara Evans brings her expansive musical setlist to Thrasher-Horne on May 4

ORANGE PARK – Sara Evans has a current album, “Copy That,” out, and there was a genuine sense of not just excitement, but surprise, in her voice when she began talking about the project in a … more

By Alan Sculley For Clay Today | 4/27/23

Thousands of unwanted, expired pills collected during Drug Take Back Day

CLAY COUNTY – Health and law enforcement officials joined with the community to lock arms to end the war on drugs during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s annual National Drug Take Back Day … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline | 4/27/23

Rep. Aaron Bean introduces legislation to put American businesses first

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean, whose district includes Clay County, introduced the Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2023 to increase opportunities for private industries to provide … more

For Clay Today | 4/27/23

Vineyard Transitional Center out of sight … not out of mind

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Every time Pastor John Sanders drives down Pine Avenue, he slows down to stare at an oversized empty lot. A year ago, it was home to The Vineyard Transitional Center, where … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/27/23

Champions of Magic to appear Monday at Thrasher-Horne Center

ORANGE PARK – Champions of Magic will bring a spectacular show delivering “grand-scale magic,” according to Master Illusionist Sam Strange. “It’s a full-scale production show with … more

By Kylie Cordell For Clay Today | 4/27/23

Homeless to honors

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – It’s easy to pick Dwight Brown out of a crowd. He’s the one with the blissful smile. It wasn’t always that way for the Clay High graduate-to-be. Instead of immersing … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/27/23

Community Calendar 4/27/23

CLAY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: will meet on April 27 at 10 a.m. in the Planning Department Conference Room, third floor of the Administration Building, 477 Houston St. in Green Cove … more

4/27/23

Gateway to Clay: Residents, county officials look for solutions to clean up Wells Road corridor

ORANGE PARK – More than 25 residents attended the Gateway to Clay initiative meeting on April 24 to hear how the county plans to revive the Wells Road corridor. Although violent crime has been … more

STAFF PHOTO BY DON COBLE | 4/27/23

‘Pushing through’

MIDDLEBURG – Aspyn Martin’s story is difficult to hear, but the Middleburg High senior said telling is empowering. She was raped by her stepfather when she was 11, and she had his baby when … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/27/23

Commissioners recognize everyone behind the record success of Fair

GREEN COVE SPRINGS – The Board of County Commissioners honored the historical performance of last month’s Clay County Agricultural Fair staff with a recognition and brief presentation on … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 4/27/23

Torch run lights the fire for Special Olympics athletes headed to state games

FLEMING ISLAND – In a fireworks-filled continuation of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, runners swarmed down to the Publix parking lot on Fleming Island on Friday, April 14, morning. The … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 4/20/23

Oakleaf’s Kayla Tallant finds comfort in Future Farmers of America

OAKLEAF – Kayla Tallant’s sanctuary is a thickly-weaved cotton and embroidered jacket. So young to be subjected to so much confusion and grief, the energetic Oakleaf High senior has bounced … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/20/23

MotoSurf Games to hit Keystone Beach this weekend

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – After a successful debut on Lake Geneva a year ago, MotoSurf Games will return for three days of racing at Keystone Beach. The Continental Cup season opener for the … more

Clay Today staff | 4/20/23

Orange Park council to vote on new garbage contract next month

ORANGE PARK – Town council members agreed to hold a final vote on a garbage contract that will cost $50 a month for residents. The town is looking to renew its contract with Waste … more

By Lee Wardlaw lee@claytodayonline.com | 4/20/23

Keystone Height’s Ulsch climbs from hole of doubt, despair to graduate with honors

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Sam Ulsch thinks about his parents every day. We wonder if they’d be proud of his accomplishments in sports and the classroom. He questions whether they found a way to beat … more

By Don Coble don@claytodayonline.com | 4/20/23

Cassadaga – The Psychic Capital of the World

CASSADAGA – Spiritualism is the belief that life continues after death and that the spirits of those who have died can communicate with the living through what’s called mediumship.There … more

By Ted Hunt For Clay Today | 4/20/23

Fleming Island’s Kevin Hamm promoted to brigadier general

Cutlines PHOTOS BY MAJ. WILLIAM CARRAWAY MARIETTA, Ga. – Kevin Hamm, Director of the Joint Staff of the Georgia National Guard, was promoted to brigadier general during a Clay National Guard … more

By Maj. William Carraway For Clay Today | 4/20/23

Pay attention to safety when using lawnmowers, outdoor equipment

Spring is here and as we get out our lawnmowers and other outdoor power equipment out from storage to work in our yards, businesses and other green spaces, it’s essential to keep safety in mind. … more

For Clay Today | 4/20/23

Hundreds enjoy springtime weather, food, music, cars at Middleburg Festival

MIDDLEBURG – Residents were treated to games, vendors, bounce house, barnyard animals, classic cars and music by Duval County Line at the Middleburg Spring Festival on Saturday, April 15. The … more

PHOTOS BY NANCY COLTRIN | 4/20/23

Junk to treasure: Yard sale benefits Keystone Heights’ Junior/Senior high’s Trading Post

KEYSTONE – The Keystone Lake Region Business Association (KLRBA) held a yard sale on Saturday, April 15, at Keystone Heights Insurance. It aimed to benefit the Trading Post at Keystone Heights … more

4/20/23

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