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Camden County’s Petie Kemp has earned the combination residential and combination commercial building inspector certifications through the International Code Council

Camden County’s Petie Kemp has earned the combination residential and combination commercial building inspector certifications through the International Code Council

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Well-qualified county building inspector adds to unique expertise

Wes Wolfe
Friday, April 25, 2025
Rural counties sometimes don’t have some of the resources of expertise more commonly found in larger metropolitan areas, but for Camden County, building inspector Petie Kemp’s taken the time and the work to achieve both the combination residential and combination commercial building inspector...
St. Marys Little Theatre will host “Deliver Us from Mama!”

St. Marys Little Theatre will host “Deliver Us from Mama!”

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‘Deliver Us from Mama!’ comes to St. Marys

News Staff
Friday, April 25, 2025
Pack your bags and get ready for a family road trip. That’s the situation that Mama and her squabbling “grown-up” children find themselves in St. Marys Little Theatre’s next production, “Deliver Us From Mama!” St.
The Camden County Emergency Management Agency and local fire departments have been working to put out two fires at county landfills.

The Camden County Emergency Management Agency and local fire departments have been working to put out two fires at county landfills.

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Two county landfills catch fire within days

Wes Wolfe
Friday, April 25, 2025
Figuring out the cause of a landfill fire can be tough, but however trash goes up in smoke, workers have to whir into action immediately to get it under control and suppress it, especially in regard to the human health and environmental effects of unchecked, burning garbage.
Edward Adrian and Joshua Groth

Edward Adrian and Joshua Groth

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2 face bevy of child porn charges

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, April 25, 2025
Two Camden County men were arrested and charged in April in connection with child pornography cases. The two cases are unrelated. On April 3, David Edward Adrian, 68, of Kingsland, was charged with six felony charges of sexual exploitation of children.

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Mangrove March

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were discussions among scientists about climate change and mangroves — that is, the possibilities of these tropical plants moving north across the St.
Camden County's Heath Heron was named superintendent of schools in Berrien County on Monday.

Camden County's Heath Heron was named superintendent of schools in Berrien County on Monday.

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Camden educator appointed Berrien County superintendent

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A longtime Camden County educator will lead a new school district starting in June. On Monday, Camden County Schools Director of Human Resources Heath Heron was appointed the new school superintendent of Berrien County Schools, effective June 1.
Kingsland City Hall

Kingsland City Hall

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Kingsland City Council OKs rezoning for funeral home

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A rezoning request on behalf of a Kingsland funeral home ran into opposition, with speakers arguing the plans run afoul of zoning work meant to enhance the downtown area, but the Kingsland City Council voted to go along with the rezoning, albeit with a condition. Quinton Douglas, with Q.L.
Saltwater Performing Arts’ “My Fair Lady” ensemble members rehearse a number with visiting guest director and Broadway actor Colin Anderson.

Saltwater Performing Arts’ “My Fair Lady” ensemble members rehearse a number with visiting guest director and Broadway actor Colin Anderson.

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Saltwater Performing Arts presents ‘My Fair Lady’

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Step into the elegance and charm of Edwardian London as Saltwater Performing Arts award-winning Mainstage Troupe presents the beloved musical, “My Fair Lady,” opening Friday, April 25, and running for two enchanting weekends.