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Bell woman killed in single-vehicle accident in Levy County

A 49-year-old Bell woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Levy County Thursday, according to Florida Highway PatrolState Troopers said the Bell woman was traveling in a Jeep on US 27 Alternate near Chiefland near the intersection at County Road 345.The vehicle traveled off the roadway into the center median where the driver lost… Continue reading Bell woman killed in single-vehicle accident in Levy County

County Commission asking for $3 million to build athletic fields behind rodeo arena

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners approved an application for $3 million for new athletic fields behind the rodeo arena at Monday’s meeting.The county will apply to the Land Water Conservation Fund for the money.Multiple athletic fields would be created, although how many of which type of field (baseball, softball, soccer, et cetera) has… Continue reading County Commission asking for $3 million to build athletic fields behind rodeo arena

School Board no longer moving forward with construction of new school

The Gilchrist County School Board voted Monday to rescind its motion to build a new elementary school in the county.Superintendent of Schools Gina Geiger said said she recommended no longer moving forward with construction due to a decreasing student population and financial struggles due to the state’s voucher policy.Geiger said although the cost of building… Continue reading School Board no longer moving forward with construction of new school