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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Apple Academy’s young ‘chefs’

As part of an annual tradition, the pre-kindergarten children at Happy Apple Academy shared their Thanksgiving turkey recipes. We can’t vouch for every recipe, but some of the concoctions sound delicious.   Mrs.
St. Marys Little Theatre’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” features local performers, all 18 and younger.

St. Marys Little Theatre’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” features local performers, all 18 and younger.

St. Marys Little Theatre presents annual kids’ Christmas musical

St. Marys Little Theatre is bringing holiday magic to Camden County with a brand-new Christmas production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” running Dec. 19-21.
Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners

Camden County OKs using opioid settlement funds for medical supplies

Camden County commissioners approved spending more than $100,000 on medical equipment Nov. 18 using settlement funds from a national opioid lawsuit. According to county documents, the county is a participant in a national opioid case based out of Ohio.
Camden County High School’s new head football coach, Jon Lindsey, left, discusses an on-field adjustment with former football coach Jeff Herron during a 2023 football game. Lindsey was named the new football coach of the program Friday.

Camden County High School’s new head football coach, Jon Lindsey, left, discusses an on-field adjustment with former football coach Jeff Herron during a 2023 football game. Lindsey was named the new football coach of the program Friday.

New ’Cat in charge

Two days after announcing the dismissal of Camden County High head football coach Travis Roland, Camden County Schools last Friday released a statement announcing the appointment of former Wildcat assistant coach Jon Lindsey to the post. “In our community, football is part of the local identity.
Luis Oscar Ocanto

Luis Oscar Ocanto

Kingsland Police Department capture out-of-state murder suspect

A traffic stop Monday by the Kingsland Police Department resulted in an out-of-state homicide suspect being detained, according to a news release from the law enforcement agency. According to Kingsland police, a patrol unit stopped a 2021 Kia Sorento that was traveling over the speed limit.

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter supports ending shutdown

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter was in the majority on two major votes in the last week. On Nov. 12, Carter voted in favor of a bill to reopen the government – ending the 43-day shutdown that saw citizens lose SNAP benefits and some government employees not receive pay.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

Council OKs idea for city welcome packet

St. Marys City Council tasked city staff to create a welcome packet for newcomers interesting in buying houses or opening businesses in the city’s historic district. Council member Jeremy Nascimento pitched the idea to council members Monday night during a regularly scheduled meeting.

Camden County businessman receives presidential pardon

Camden County businessman and philanthropist C.B. Yadav received a presidential pardon over the weekend in connection to an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The pardon, signed by President Donald J. Trump on Nov.