This Week In History 7/18/19
Five years ago, 2014Clay County voters can determine whether the school district should appoint or elect its school superintendent after the ballot issue for it was approved. “Fishing …
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This Week In History 7/18/19
Five years ago, 2014
Clay County voters can determine whether the school district should appoint or elect its school superintendent after the ballot issue for it was approved.
“Fishing Day” helps children explore the great outdoors.
For the first time, Clay County commissioners paved the way for a potential property tax hike approving a tentative, maximum property tax rate of 8.4583 mills for the 2014-15 fiscal year.
10 years ago, 2009
Orange Park town council members appeared poised to implement a proposed fire assessment fee that could coats homeowners an average of $155 a year in additions to their property taxes.
CEO, Thomas R. Pentz, of Orange Park Medical Center said he was disappointed by the court’s decision upholding a state agency decision to allow St. Vincent’s Medical Center the right to build a hospital in Clay County.
County Commissioner Doug Conkey received statewide reignition for his “extraordinary leadership” in growth management and his commitment to related issues in the 2009 state legislation sessions.
20 years ago, 1999
Bellsouth one of Jacksonville leading employers, will add approximately 350 new employees to its local workforce when staffs a new costumer service center.
Denver Stakehouse opens in Orange Park.
Keystone Heights major and minor league All-Star teams advanced into the state playoffs for the first time in Keystone Recreation history.
30 years ago, 1989
The Clay Builders Council fight back against illegal dumping.
Clay County Commissioners approves interlocal agreement with Clay County School Board including educational acreage and recreational acreage in “The Farms” development of Regional Impact.
Jody Woodie was presented a plaque of appreciation from an anonymous donor by Clay County Commissions Chairman Jimmy Jett during a regular County Commissions meeting.
40 years ago, 1979
Frank Morea was in-instated as the Director of Electric Utilities for Green Cove Springs following a public hearing.
The Clay Chamber of Commerce moves Kingsley Avenue to a new location at the Park Central Shopping Center on U.S. 17 in Orange Park.
John Daniels is elected Chairman of the District Board of Trustees for the St. Johns River Community College.
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