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This Week In History 4/2/20

Clay Today
Posted 4/1/20

Five years ago, 2015

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Calhoun becomes the first African American to assume the duties at Camp Blanding as Adjutant General of Florida, heading up the Florida National …

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This Week In History 4/2/20


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Five years ago, 2015

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Calhoun becomes the first African American to assume the duties at Camp Blanding as Adjutant General of Florida, heading up the Florida National Guard.

Firehouse Subs donates $26,460 to the Clay County Fire Rescue Department for new gear.

Safe Animal Shelter in Middleburg gets a $10,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to help shelter animals and cover veterinarian bills.

10 years ago, 2010

Jarred Harrell is formally charged with sexual battery and premeditated murder in the death of 7-year-old Somer Thompson in Orange Park.

County installs new CodeRED community notification program to provide quick information during an emergency.

Residents who want expanded alcohol sales on Sunday will have to collect enough signatures to put the proposal on the ballot after the Board of County Commissioners reject a request to put it on the ballot.

20 years ago, 2000

Orange Park amateur golfer Robert Goettlicher dropped a 10-foot par putt on the final hole to lead an amateur team to a stunning upset against a team of professionals at Tamuguanan Country Club.

The Orange Park Town Council refuses to look into the residency status of councilman Paul Armstrong after it learned he listed Keystone Heights as his legal residence on several official documents.

James Thies given the Governor’s Community Investment Award for his work with Teen Court.

30 years ago, 1990

Two Orange Park firefighters resign amid the Town Council’s negotiation with Firefighters Local 2668 over a new contract.

A Middleburg man was hospitalized in stable condition after his motorcycle struck a horse on County Road 220 near Middleburg High. The horse ran away after the accident.

The Green Cove Springs Athletic Association celebrates opening by dedicating park to Carl Pugh.

40 years ago, 1980

Green Cove Springs City Manager William Vermilling was given the authority to act as the deputy clerk, which allows him to have a signature card for the city’s bank accounts.

J-M reduces its pipe operation ahead of an expected layoff of 80 employees in Green Cove Springs.

Incumbent John Bradley and political newcomer George Killian sweep to primary victories for Green Cove Springs city offices.