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Dean’s List
Easton William Wheatley, Ocala, Southern Arkansas University
Alexandra Saputo, Ocala, Berry College
Other Accolades
Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 77 high-achieving graduates during a virtual ceremony on Dec. 10. The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of the university’s most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication, and drive for creating change, an FSU press release said. The local awardees are:
Catherine Sombat, Ocala, Advertising, University Honors
Darian Heers, Eustis, Clinical Professions, University Honors
Charlie Horse raises more than $12k in toys and cash for Marion County Toys for Tots
The Charlie Horse restaurant held a fundraiser for Marion County Toys for Tots Dec. 6 and raised more than $12,814 in cash and toy donations, according to a press release from Jem Chapman, general manager of the Charlie Horse Ocala restaurant.
Emory Schley: A few bright spots during a depressing season
As others have mentioned before me, this upcoming Christmas will be one like none other. However, there are a few bright spots here and there. This year we can avoid the crowds and not feel guilty about it.
The U.S. Postal Service, UPS and FedEx are doing an amazing job of getting our purchases delivered to us. I had ordered a few items from Amazon that aren’t conveniently available here from local retailers. An email informed me they would arrive by Dec. 23 but they all showed up a good 10 days before their scheduled delivery date. Now that’s pretty fantastic service!