Williston News

Published: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 12:14 a.m. Man struck, killed on U.S. 41 south of Williston A Marion County man was struck and killed early Sunday morning along the northbound lane of U.S. 41 approximately five miles south of Williston in Levy County.

Authorities say a pedestrian, Dimas Valezquez Roblero, was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle on U.S. 41, 4.7 miles south of the city of Williston some time between 4 and 5:37 a.m. Sunday.

" Endurance athlete Stephen Rojek was named the recipient of the 2009 Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award.

Morgan Silver, of the Horse Protection Association of Florida, feeds horses Thursday at a quarantine farm in northwest Marion County.

When military men and women are treated for extended periods at any one of this country's 1,200 medical facilities, their recuperation and peace of mind is enhanced by the support of their families.

Published: Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 8:55 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 8:55 p.m. Two Williston residents were arrested on drug charges Thursday after authorities had earlier bought crack cocaine from them in an undercover operation, reported Levy County Sheriff's Office.

Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 4:49 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. A man was arrested Friday in Williston on accusations that he molested a 2-year-old, while the man's girlfriend was arrested on accusations that she neglected the same child, who is her daughter.

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. A troubled family history landed Zachary Snyder in mental health facilities and foster care shelters throughout much of his young life.

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. A Williston man was arrested Friday in connection with a $1,500 wire theft from a power company after law enforcement was tipped off by a Marion County recycler.

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 8:58 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 8:58 a.m. Classmates browsed through an old yearbook at the Williston Senior High School's Class of 1959 Reunion Banquet last month.

The Levy County Commission is on its way to accepting the gift of a 6-foot-by 5-foot-by-3-foot black granite monument detailing the Ten Commandments and what could be an 11th one: "Love God and Keep His Commandments." An application by the Tri County Pregnancy Center of Williston was presented by County Coordinator Fred Moody after being brought to ...

The imminent closing of Alachua General Hospital has some Levy County officials worried.

Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. A Williston man serving a state prison sentence for a Marion County conviction, who was scheduled to be released in March, will likely remain behind bars for several additional months.

After 34 years of dedication, Cedar Key Postmaster Annette Kordgien retired from the United States Postal Service Oct.

School Board of Levy County Superintendent Bob Hastings said on Tuesday that the school district's full-time enrollment decreased from last year by an estimated 96 students, raising concerns about a major source of revenue for the district.

A recent letter by City of Chiefland to Levy County officials expressing interest in forming a countywide water authority has found its way to the proverbial trash bin, according to city commissioners.

A few years, ago Earl Damann, of Williston, saw an article in the paper about a new group seeking volunteers.

A spate of accidents in Levy County in the past week has left two women dead, nine injured and one man in jail on a charge of driving under the influence, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 11:22 p.m. An apparent drunk driver escaped with minor injuries Saturday while the driver of a car he is accused of hitting was hospitalized in serious condition.

The School Board of Levy County approved a contract for a math coach consultant on Tuesday night that could total as much as $60,000 for as many as 60 days of coaching.