Student poets win awards

Wheatley Elementary School held its first annual poetry contest, receiving almost 30 entrants from grades one through five. Winners were announced at the Thursday,...

Drama students perform plays at elementary schools

Apopka High School (AHS) Drama Department toured five local elementary schools and did six performances as a way of bringing socially relevant plays to...

A 5K run, bands’ final performances, more end school year on...

Trinity Christian School eighth grade students dress up as historical figures. Read more Chief Jr. News from Trinity Christian School on page 3B.

Guest musician will pay tribute to past hymns at Graceworx

Guest musician Ricky Sharp will take Graceworx Community Church on a nostalgic but lively trip down music’s memory lane during the congregation’s worship service...

How to wash clothes before the use of modern-day washing machines

From a dear friend, Susan Nethercote, we have Grampa’s Spaghetti Sauce! This comes from her own family documentary, The Jones-Morris Family Treasury (contributed to...

Jim Loomis remembered for his love of life and taking risks

James “Jim” Loomis Sr. made sure that the Loomis family had a strong presence in the community. Read about the life of Mr. Jim...

Locals have fun at sunset on NW Recreation Complex

Locals take in leisure activities, like playing ball and walking, at sunset recently at Northwest Recreation Complex.

Couple celebrates 71st anniversary on Veteran’s Day

Apopka residents David and Hazel Brigman, 91 and 90 respectively, celebrated Veterans Day in a very special way. Not only did David Brigman serve...

Forever Wishes, Inc. delivers to Toys for Tots

Tom Terry, Channel 9 chief meteorologist and Apopka resident, organized the Forever Wishes, Inc. fundraiser. The event goals were exceeded and aided by bringing...

Happy 150th OCPS

Lovell Elementary students and staff got together to celebrate Orange County Public School’s 150 years of service on Wednesday, December 11. Stay informed, subscribe...