Winner Claims $88K Prize For Molino Lottery Ticket
September 7, 2016
We now know who purchased a winning Fantasy Five ticket in Molino late last month.
The Florida Lottery says the August 28 ticket worth $88,852.35 was sold to Cynthia K. Williamson of Pace who purchased the “quick pick” ticket at the Molino First Stop at 6530 Highway 95A. A second winning ticket was also sold at the Tom Thumb at 5695 Pensacola Boulevard. No one has yet to claim that winning ticket.
The two tickets sold in Escambia County were the only two tickets in the state to match all of the August 28 winning numbers.
The 239 tickets matching four numbers in the August 28 drawing won $119.50 each. Another 6,879 tickets matching three numbers are worth $11.50 each, and 66,910 ticket holders won a free Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
The August 28 winning numbers were 20-23-30-33-35.
Northview Chiefs Name Football Players Of The Week
September 7, 2016
The Northview Chiefs have named Players of the Week. From Friday night’s win over Escambia Academy, they are:
- Offensive Player of the Week: Luke Ward – 19 rushes, 100 yards, 2 TD; 5-15 passing, 103 yards, 1 TD; also had 38 yards on kickoff return and an interception on defense
- Defensive Player of the Week: Jacob Weaver — 17 total tackles, 8 solo tackles, 2 tackles-for-loss through 2.5 quarters of action
- Dominator Award (given to player with biggest hit): Devin Stabler – Hit on visitor sideline in 4th quarter
Pictured top: Devin Stabler with a big defensive play for the Chiefs. Pictured below: An injured Jacob Weaver is led off the field. Pictured bottom: Luke Ward readies a pass. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore, Mobile To Share $4.8 Million Economic Development Grant
September 7, 2016
Mobile and Atmore will share in $4.8 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support local manufacturing efforts.
Announced during an event in Mobile with Atmore Mayor Jim Staff and Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bill Sisson, the grants will facilitate the construction of a roadway project in Atmore and begin renovations to a building in Mobile for use as a business incubator.
“Manufacturing fuels the world’s most innovative economy and has helped build the American middle class,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Erskine. “These EDA investments in Alabama will help to establish and grow manufacturing firms in the Mobile region, and bring a new aerospace manufacturing facility to Atmore.”
The EDA investments announced today are:
- The city of Atmore will receive a $1.9 million grant to construct an industrial access road that will serve a new aerospace manufacturing facility that will be located in the Rivercane Industrial Park development. This grant will support critical job creation and investment in Atmore, a city that has experienced recent job loss and worker displacement from the loss of two major employers. According to grantee estimates, this investment is expected to create 116 jobs and generate $114 million in private investment.
- The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce will receive a $2.9 million grant to renovate and modernize the former Threaded Fasteners building to house Innovation PortAL, a business incubator that will support economic diversification in this designated manufacturing region. Innovation PortAL will provide access to intense mentoring services, investment capital, investing networks, and a highly educated and skilled workforce to support local entrepreneurs and businesses.
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Jay Rodeo Presents $1,500 To My Father’s Arrows
September 7, 2016
Jay Pro Rodeo was represented by JHS SGA members, advisors and Frederick Barrow in presenting My Father’s Arrows with a donation of $1,500. SGA members also volunteered at the thrift store and helped to sort and store clothing.
The SGA offered thanks to Sarai and Jason Ellis and the work they do to help foster children and families throughout our area. The My Father’s Arrows Thrift Store is located on Elva Street in Milton. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Motorcyclist Injured In Cantonment Crash
September 6, 2016
A motorcycle rider missed a 90-degree curve and ran into a wooded area Tuesday morning in Cantonment. The accident occurred in a curve on West Kingsfields Road, west of County Road 97. The motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS with non-life threatening injuries. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
ATV Driver That Hit Van Last Week Passes Away
September 6, 2016
A young man critically injured in the collision of a three-wheel ATV and a van last week in Canoe, AL, has passed away as the result of his injuries.
Cody Johns, 19, was riding the ATV westbound on the shoulder of the road when collided with the side of a van at a stop sign about 7:40 a.m. on September 1.. His view of the approaching van was likely blocked due to a building on the corner of the intersection.
The accident happened about 7:40 a.m. September 1 at the intersection of Highway 31 and South Canoe Road, about two miles north of the state line. Johns was transported to an area hospital; he passed away early Sunday afternoon.
The driver of the van was not injured. The accident remains under investigation.
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Century’s New Splash Pad Installed
September 6, 2016
Century’s new splash pad has been installed, but is not officially open yet.
While the splash pad has been operational over the past few days, there is still another control part to be installed before an official opening day and before hours of operation are announced, according to Mayor Freddie McCall. At times, the splash pad may not function until it’s officially opened.
A $50,000 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grant was awarded to the town last October to fund the splash pad. The competitive grant program provides state funds to develop lands for public outdoor recreational use, such as building or renovating sports facilities or playgrounds. Century was the only recipient of the grant last year in Escambia County.
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EREC Crews Continue To Restore Power After Hurricane Hermine
September 6, 2016
Linemen from Escambia River Electric Cooperative continued to work throughout the three-day holiday weekend to restore power in areas impacted by Hurricane Hermine. Over 10,000 Tri-County Electric Cooperative customers were left without power by the storm. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
**For an earlier story about Gulf Power helping with hurricane recovery, click here.
**For an earlier story about EREC, click here.
Photos: Northview Mini Cheerleaders
September 6, 2016
The Northview High School Cheerleaders held a min-cheerleader camp that culminated with a performance at last Friday night’s game.
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Blue Wahoos Capture Both Halves Of South Division
September 6, 2016
Pensacola Blue Wahoos second baseman Alex Blandino came through with arguably the biggest hit of the season when his double knocked in two runs and lifted his club to an improbable second half Southern League South Division title.
Pensacola swept all five games from the Birmingham Barons with a 3-1 victory Monday at Regions Field to end the second half 40-30, which was one more win than the Mississippi Braves (39-30). The Blue Wahoos finished with its best overall record at 81-59 since its inaugural season in 2012, while Mississippi finished the season 73-65.
Entering the last two games of the regular season, Pensacola trailed Mississippi by 1.5 games. Mississippi lost 7-0 to the Biloxi Shuckers on Sunday and fell again, 4-1, Monday. Meanwhile, Pensacola won both games, 5-4, and, 3-1. It was Pensacola’s first sweep of a five-game series since July 9-13, 2015 against the Montgomery Biscuits.
In addition, Pensacola also became the first Southern League team to win three straight division titles since the 2009 and 2010 seasons. The Blue Wahoos captured the second half last season and the first half and second half this season. The Jacksonville Suns and Tennessee Smokies both did the same thing in 2009-2010.
It was all made possible when Blandino smacked a double to center field in the seventh inning to drive in the first runs of the game. The No. 14 Cincinnati Reds prospect’s extra-base hit scored third baseman Taylor Sparks and center fielder Jeff Gelalich and put the Blue Wahoos up, 2-0.
Pensacola padded its lead when right fielder Sebastian Elizalde knocked in his seventh RBI of the series with Birmingham when he smacked a two-out single in the ninth inning to drive in Gelalich for a 3-0 lead.
The Barons did score one run in the bottom of the ninth when DH Eudy Pina belted a one-out, solo homer to left field — his fourth of the season — off of Pensacola reliever Abel De Los Santos. He worked the final 1.1 innings and allowed one run, two hits, one walk and struck out one to earn his third save of the season.
Before scoring in the seventh, Pensacola had only two runners reach second base. In the fifth inning, Blue Wahoos catcher Chad Wallach doubled but was stranded there. In the sixth inning, Pensacola left fielder Phillip Ervin was hit by a pitch and then stole his career-high 36th base of the season to reach second.
Birmingham pitcher Thaddius Lowry threw seven innings in his fourth start for the Barons after being called up from the High-A Winston-Salem Dash. He allowed two earned runs on five hits, one walk and struck out two before giving way to Birmingham reliever Connor Walsh.
Meanwhile, Pensacola right-handed starter Nick Travieso pitched a season-high 7.2 innings and was replaced by De Los Santos after Travieso, the Reds No. 15 prospect, allowed Birmingham center fielder Hunter Jones to single and walked second baseman Joey DeMichele. De Los Santos got the next batter to ground out to him.
Travieso gave up five hits, walked one and struck out six. He improved to 5-7 with a 3.84 ERA. Coming into the game, the 22-year-old, who was placed twice on the 7-day disabled list this season, had one quality start in five appearances in August.
The Blue Wahoos go into the Southern League South Division playoffs against Mississippi with a five game win streak and have won 10 of its last 11 games.