Century Town Hall Closed For Portions Of Next Two Business Days
November 21, 2024
The Century Town Hall will be closed for portions of the next three business days for staff training.
Town hall will be closed:
- Thursday, November 21 from 9 a.m. until noon
- Friday, November 22 from 9 a.m. until noon
- Monday, November 25 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
During closures, staff and administration will attend training training by Harris Computers and Florida Gas Utilities on the town’s utility billing software.
The town billing clerk recently abruptly left the position, leaving the staff without much of the knowledge needed to use the Inhance billing software, according to Mayor Luis Gomez. Jr.
Gomez said due to billing problems, the town will not be enforcing cutoff dates in November. The town council also authorized the mayor to use a staffing agency to find a temporary billing clerk at a rate not to exceed $18.20 per hour.
Troopers Say Semi Driver Fell Asleep Causing Crash That Block I-10 For Hours
November 21, 2024
A four-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks Wednesday in Escambia County is being blamed on a truck driver that says he fell asleep.
The crash happened on I-10 westbound near Pine Forest Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a semi overturned. The driver – a 46-year-old Sacramento man, told troopers that he stated that he thought he fell asleep and went off the roadway. The front tires entered the grassy median, which caused the truck hauling 37,000 pounds of cranberry juice to roll onto its passenger side. As the truck left the roadway, it collided with a four-door sedan driven by a 93-year-old Pensacola man. His sedan collided a car driven by a 47-year-old Milton woman. A semi drive by a 34-year-old Hattiesburg woman then jackknifed while attempting to avoid the collisions.
None of the drivers were injured.
The crash blocked all westbound lanes for about two hours.
Free Dental, Vision and Medical Care Available At Weekend Clinic
November 21, 2024
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is offering a free, comprehensive healthcare clinic at Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday. The clinic will provide dental, vision, and medical care to those who might otherwise
go without these essential services.
RAM’s clinics seek to be a lifeline for underserved communities, offering free dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X-rays, eye exams, eye health exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women’s health exams, and general medical exams. By bringing healthcare directly to those in need, RAM seeks to remove the barriers of cost and distance that often prevent people from seeking care.
The clinic in Pensacola is open to anyone in need, with no insurance and no ID required. RAM encourages anyone who could benefit from these services to attend and receive the care they deserve. The parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m on Friday night, Nov. 23-24 and remain open for the duration of the clinic. Once in the parking lot, patients will receive additional information regarding clinic processes and next steps. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m., and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Sunday’s clinic operations will be an abbreviated day, so patients are advised to arrive as early as possible. Due to time constraints, patients should be prepared to choose between dental and vision services, and all patients are offered general medical care.
For more information on the upcoming RAM Clinic, including how to volunteer or donate, visit wwww.ramusa.org or call (865) 579-1530.
Low In The 30s Tonight
November 21, 2024
The coldest nights of the season so far are ahead for Thursday and Friday nights.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thanksgiving Day: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday CSX Crossing Closure Update, And Yes They Will Fix Old Chemstrand
November 21, 2024
CSX continues to close railroad crossings for maintenance in Escambia County, and NorthEscambia.com has learned that they return to a crossing on Old Chemstrand Road to make additional improvements.
Numerous readers have complained to us about the Old Chemstrand crossing work being subpar and creating a dangerous situation. CSX will return and close the Old Chemstrand crossing Thursday morning to extend one side of the approach to that it is not as bumpy and abrupt, according to an Escambia County official.
Here is an update on the other openings and closings:
Archer Road – open
El Camino Drive – open
Woodbury Circle – reopening Thursday morning
Eded Lane — open
Cotton Lake Road — closing Thursday morning
The Becks Lake Road crossing will not close this week as previously planned. Becks Lane will close next Monday and Tuesday with a planned reopening on Wednesday. A temporary crossing should be in place during the closure.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barber, click to enlarge.
Farm Share Food Distributions Friday In Walnut Hill, Saturday In Cantonment
November 21, 2024
(This updates a previous story to add a food distribution in Cantonment.)
Justified Incarcerated Ministries will hold Farm Share Food giveaways Friday in Walnut Hill and Saturday in Cantonment.
Walnut Hill Food Distribution
Justified Incarcerated Ministries will hold a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Friday, November 22 beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing while supplies last at the Walnut Hill Community Center. The Feeding the Gulf Coast distribution is sponsored by Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry.
What: Walnut Hill Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
When: Friday, November 22 beginning at 9 a.m.
Where: Walnut Hill Community Center, 7850 Highway 97, Walnut Hill
Cantonment Food Distribution
Justified Incarcerated Ministries is hosting a Farm Share Food Giveaway in Cantonment with the Cantonment Improvement Committee on Saturday, November 23 beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing while supplies last.
What: Cantonment Food Distribution
When: Saturday, November 23 beginning at 9 a.m.
Where: Carver Park, 208 Webb Street, Cantonment
File photo. Food items may vary by location.
ECUA Elects Board Officers, Appoints Advisory Committee
November 21, 2024
At an organizational meeting this week, ECUS elected officers, chose committee members and set mewing dates for the next year.
District 1 member Vicki Campbell was elected to serve as board chairman and District 5 member Kevin Stephens was re-elected to the vice-chairmanship. District 3 members Larry Williams, Sr. was elected to the chairmanship of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) and District 4 member Dale Perkins was elected to serve as the CAC vice-chairman.
The Board then appointed the following citizens to serve on the CAC:
- Chuck Kimball – District 1
- Dean Kirschner – District 2
- Louis Brown, III – District 3
- George Sigler- District 4
- David Murzin - District 5
- Imelda Cromartie – at large
- Louise Ritz – at large
The ECUA board also approved the proposed schedule for its regular monthly meetings for the 2025 calendar year, which will be typically held at 3:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. CAC meetings are typically held on the Tuesday of the week prior to the Board meeting, also at 3:00 p.m. The proposed schedule for the 2025 ECUA Board meetings is as follows:
- January 28
- February 25
- March 25
- April 22
- May 27
- June 24
- July 22
- August 26
- September 23
- October 28
- November 18
- December 16
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Anna Hoover Weber
November 21, 2024
Anna Hoover Weber, aged 100, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, in Atmore, Alabama. Born on September 6, 1924, in Farmersville, PA to Joseph and Mary (Sensenig) Hoover. On April 8, 1944 she married Martin Weber and they celebrated 65 years before his death on April 18, 2009.
They lived on a dairy farm in East Earl, PA for 18 years. In 1962 they moved the family to the Poarch community in Alabama and she served in various ministries dedicated to her family, her church and her community. Her collection of guestbooks will show the countless times she opened her home for meals to neighbors, travelers and people in need that came to her door. In her later years Anna became an accomplished Scrabble player with her family and a circle of friends. She was a member of Grace Fellowship and was a beloved grandmother to the entire church.
Anna is survived by her children: James Weber (Ruth) of Atmore, AL, Mary Jane (Calvin) Schrock of Atmore, AL, Ruth Ann (Alvin) Yoder of Dublin, OH, Velma Schrock (Arlin) of Cleveland, TN, Joyce Suter (Robert) of Pandora, OH, and Philip Weber (Twila) of Irwin, OH. She was a cherished grandmother to nineteen grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. She also leaves behind two sisters, Alma Eberly and Thelma Wenger, both of PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin M Weber; a son, Leon Weber (Susan); five brothers, Ellis, Willis, Allen, Paul, and Elmer Hoover; and two great grandchildren, Quinn Weber and Kyle Yoder.
Anna’s life was a testament of faithfulness and resilience. She spent many hours in prayer for her family. Her presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial gifts may be given to We Care Program, 3493 AL-21, Atmore AL 36502.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore, AL with Pastors Gene King and Phil Weber officiating.
Interment will follow in Freemanville Community Cemetery in Freemanville, AL.
Pallbearers will be Sonya Miller, Jason Weber, Judy King, Sheldon Yoder, Chad Schrock, Juli Yoder and Amanda Miller.
Carolyn Rolin Dortch
November 21, 2024
Carolyn Rolin Dortch, age 61, of Poarch, AL passed away on November 17, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1963 in Atmore, AL to Jack Dempsey and Eunice Presley Rolin. Carolyn was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She also was a member of Rabun New Testament Church. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 42 years, Paul Edward Dortch; her three children, Randall Rolin, Nathaniel (Heidi) Dortch and Jessica Dortch; nine grandchildren, Madyson Moye, Lukas Moye, Benjamin Moye, Adaline Dortch, Bentley Dortch, Aryonna Dortch, Bailey Knighten, Brodie Rolin and Autumn Rolin; her brothers, Bubba (Brenda) Rolin, Don Wayne Rolin, Ronnie (Margie) Rolin, Melvin (Marty) Rolin, and Paul Daniel Rolin; her sisters, Vera Ramer, Sheila (Jacky) Odom, and Lisa (Jerry) Walker with a host of family and friends.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL with Bro. Bubba Rolin and Bro. Kevin Rackard officiating.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Lukas Moye, Benjamin Moye, Brodie Rolin, Bentley Dortch, Chris Emmons, Bill Walker, Jacob Rackard, Cameron Murphy and Bo Ramer.
Honorary pallbearers were Doug Purvis, Audie Coleman, Jimmy Reynolds, and Willie Faye Thomas.
Hilary Langford
November 21, 2024
Hilary Langford, 71, of Stapleton, AL was born on February 10, 1953 and went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2024. Hilary was married to Paul Langford for 52 years and they had a son named Jay.
Hilary’s parents, Bill and Grace Jones, had six boys and two girls. Hilary was a generous and kind person who gave to many charities. She read the bible each day. She will be missed by many that loved her.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Tim Hawsey officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.