Representatives from CSX Railroad awarded the Robert W. Willaford Train Museum with $10,000. They presented the check to City Commissioner Mike Sparkman and Robert Willaford and his wife, Felice. Also in attendance were volunteers and board members of the museum. The funds will go to promote railroad safety around the historic depot. There is a […]
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The Kramers band to perform
The Kramers, a family Christian music group from Illinois, will be performing at the Plant City Christian Women’s Connection meeting Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Plant City Elks Lodge, 1501 N. Alexander St. The doors will open at 11 a.m. with the program lasting until 1 p.m. The Kramers include D. Scott Kramer, Rachel West […]
Continue ReadingStudent receives Vanguard Award
Jackson Hardee was recognized at center court during half time of the Plant City High School/ Durant High School Boys Basketball Game for winning the prestigious November Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Award recognizes athletes that excel in the classroom and are active in community service. Hardee received a trophy and Plant City High School received […]
Continue ReadingChorale looking for singers
Plant City Community Chorale is looking for new singers to perform in it’s January concert, “Songs for a New Day.” If you are interested, attend the first rehearsal from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at First Presbyterian Church, 404 W. Reynolds St. Members have mixed ages, backgrounds and musical abilities. You do not […]
Continue ReadingAMVETS Post 44 busy this holiday season
AMVETS Post 44 off of State Road 60 participated in plenty of holiday charity events. On Nov. 23, members cleaned up two miles of road from Turkey Creek Road west past the Hillsborough Fairgrounds. Following the clean-up event, AMVETS Post 44 Ladies Auxillary stuffed backpacks with toiletries for the homeless, which were given out around […]
Continue ReadingSanta makes special deliveries
Local children’s entertainer Jerry Crabb, of Mr. BG & Friends, organized for four military families in the Plant City area to receive gifts from Santa Monday, Dec. 22. The initiative is part of the first annual Operation Christmas Freedom. There are six children. One of the fathers is deployed this Christmas season. Crabb asked businesses […]
Continue ReadingKnights of Columbus donate $3,000 to centers for disabled
When several members of St. Clement Church’s Knights of Columbus recently presented three checks each totaling $1,000 to area centers for the disabled, it was a touching experience for them, especially Chancellor John Smik. “It was a very personal thing for me because our son, Chris, has been part of these three institutions,” Smik said. […]
Continue ReadingHappy 72nd Anniversary to the Cokers
Jim and Dean Coker celebrated 72 years of marriage Dec. 17, 2014. They married the day they graduated from high school. Three days later, Jim went to Camp Blanding and was sworn into the United States Army March 17, 1943. He served three years, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. He came back home […]
Continue ReadingMemorial planned for PCHS senior
A candlelight memorial for Plant City High School senior Maitlin Haynes will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Walden Lake Park off of Timberlane Drive. Friends are invited to come and share memories about Maitlin, who slipped and fell at her job at Panera Bread Friday, Dec. 12. She suffered a traumatic […]
Continue ReadingO’Brien’s Toy Drive a success
O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant held a customer appreciation night where patrons brought in toys for a drive benefitting Jackson Elementary and Everyday Blessings. The restaurant was able to collect just under 600 toys on Wednesday, Dec. 10. They delivered the toys on Thursday, Dec. 11. An Angel tree benefiting Lincoln Elementary Magnet School […]
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