By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Technically, this isn’t George Shiley’s first retirement. Before he became Plant City’s fire chief 13 years ago, Shiley retired on a Friday as chief of his hometown fire department in Johnstown, Pa., where he had served for 24 years.
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City commission approves moratorium on mobility fees
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor City leaders continued their push to spur development as they approved a moratorium on transportation mobility fees June 25. The moratorium began July 1 and will continue through Sept. 30, 2013. It also extends the discount to certain building permits until Sept. 30, 2015.
Continue ReadingNEIGHBOR: Kate Chang
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer You’ll be seeing Kate Chang reading her favorite pop-up book, “Wide Mouth Frog,” at the Bruton Memorial Library more often. After a stint as the teen librarian and the computer-services librarian, Chang is now the new children’s librarian. Chang took the position June 3, following longtime children’s librarian Carol […]
Continue ReadingNEWS BRIEFS: 07.04.12
+ Rotary, Lions clubs name new presidents The Rotary Club of Plant City installed new President Billy Keel during a banquet June 21, at Lone Palm Country Club in Lakeland. The organization also awarded several honors, including the Rotarian of the Year to Bill Wicker and the Rising Star Award to Charles Harris.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Liberty National Insurance
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Liberty National Insurance June 19. For more information, call 863-682-7139 or visit libertynational.com.WiHack Mobile
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