Chiefland News Archives

Buy your pumpkin at First UMC Chiefland The First United Methodist Church of Chiefland is selling pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes and colors.

Six months of planning and drug buys went up like a puff of smoke on Friday when more than 40 officers from seven state and federal agencies raided three homes in Chiefland.

Some time ago while mowing a vacant lot on the south east side of Chiefland I observed a brown medium sized dog chained up under some trees next door.

Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8:19 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8:19 a.m. The ties between a now-deceased Dixie County man and the 38-year-old unsolved murder of a New Hampshire teenager will be examined Friday night during a nationally televised news program.

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.

Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. An unusual form of Halloween trick-or-treating played out more than a week early in the Chiefland area.

Dr. Rayanne Giddis, director of Central Florida Community College's Levy Center since 1998, is leaving to take a higher position within the college in Ocala.

Once again Levy County has put off taking any action on joining any government utility authority until all of the municipalities reply to Chiefland Mayor Teal Pomeroy's proposal that the county form one of its own.

Residents of one Levy County neighborhood had some unexpected guests early Friday evening.

Fall is here and Chiefland Elementary School is ready to celebrate. The CES PTO is sponsoring the annual Fall Festival on Friday, 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.

Former Chiefland City Attorney Joey Lander has been convicted in federal court on money laundering and mail fraud charges and is awaiting sentencing in January.

CES seasonal flu vaccinations The Levy County Health Department and Medimmune Inc.

The Chiefland City Commission voted unanimously 4-0 at Monday night's meeting to approve the city's new comprehensive plan.

Robbie McCabe and Eugene Carter ran for fourth-quarter touchdowns Friday to lift Chiefland to a 21-7 win over Hamilton County.

All the grace, color and tradition that is the Kentucky Derby will move South Oct.

First United Methodist Church in Chiefland is holding its annual pumpkin and gourd sale in front of the church on U.S. Highway 27A/State Road 500.

Two women who stole a purse from a Walmart parking lot are still on the loose, according to Chiefland officials.

A Chiefland man is charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident with serious injuries, and driving without a license in a crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 27A and Northeast 145th Avenue on Saturday at 3:10 p.m. It was the second serious accident in Levy County in as many days.

Christmas has come a little early to Cedar Key and the state Department of Transportation is the Santa bringing three new bridges to replace older, worn bridges considered dangerous beyond their time.

Those 15 shiny, new patrol cars that Levy County Sheriff Johnny Smith purchased last week before the end of the fiscal year are back in Georgia.

The Partners in Prevention of Substance Abuse Faith-Based Coalition of Levy County is sponsoring its 4th Annual Hope in the Park Hope fest on Saturday, Oct.

When Central Florida Junior College opened its doors in 1957, it welcomed 286 students.

Eighteen-year-old Joseph Moherek, clad in only sneakers, a baseball cap and a pair of faded jeans, held his skateboard loosely by the nose and stared hard at the obstacle in front of him.

An ongoing issue involving money owed to Fowlers Bluff Volunteer Fire Department by the City of Chiefland was resolved Monday night.