This Week In History 5/7/20
Five years ago, 2015
Local developer John O’Connor commits $10,000 toward construction of a new animal shelter on Fleming Island.Diena Thompson, mother of Somer Thompson who was murdered in …
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This Week In History 5/7/20
Five years ago, 2015
Local developer John O’Connor commits $10,000 toward construction of a new animal shelter on Fleming Island.
Diena Thompson, mother of Somer Thompson who was murdered in 2009, joins the neighborhood celebration at a garden that was planted after the home of killer Jared Harrell was demolished.
The Clay County School Board approves the creation of assistant superintendent position.
10 years ago, 2010
The food drive organized by St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Orange Park and the U.S. Postal Service collect 20 tons of canned goods and packaged dinners.
Michael Norris suffered a fractured back after jumping off the Buckman Bridge into two feet of water while being chased after two televisions were stolen from the Walmart on Fleming Island.
Citizens for Term Limits and Accountability Committee win a lawsuit in circuit court to reduce and place limits on county commissioners’ salaries.
20 years ago, 2000
A third-grader from Wilkinson Elementary is arrested and charged with aggravated battery following a fight with two teen-aged female cousins.
The Clay County Commissioners receive a report that usable parts intended for county vehicles were being diverted for personal use by employees.
Pat McGovern, chairman of the Tourist Development Council, approaches the Clay County Chamber of Commerce to create a new position of tourism director.
30 years ago, 1990
The Clay County Commission refuse to create the Highridge Estates tax district.
Michael Wayne Holman managed to get 1.5 miles away from the Clay County Jail before he was caught following his attempt to escape after being arrested.
Chief Assistant State Attorney John Delancy said the Fourth Judicial Circuit won’t seek an obscenity ruling against the rap group 2 Live Crew to have their album, “As Nasty As They Wanna Be,” removed from shelves.
40 years ago, 1980
City commissioner Allie T. Ivey is selected as the mayor of Green Cove Springs.
John Bradley and George Killian are sworn in as new Clay County Commissioners.
Green Cove Springs City Council votes down a $47,686 grant from the Department of Natural Resources.
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