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Friday, May 10, 2024

Man arrested after allegedly trying to break into cars at Dam Diner

Joshua Turner
Joshua Turner

A 26-year-old man was arrested Thursday after he was reportedly trying to break into vehicles parked at the Dam Diner in Ocklawaha.

Witnesses reported to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office that a man was trying to enter several vehicles in the parking lot. A deputy located Joshua Turner and upon making contact with him, Turner fled on foot. The deputy was able to apprehend him and place him under arrest. During a search at the Marion County Jail, a corrections officer discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia hidden on Turner.

Greenskeepers should take a trip over to Hacienda course

A Village of Osceola Hills reader was impressed with the conditions at Hacienda Hills Championship Golf Course. He is encouraging greens keepers at other courses to go over to Hacienda and take a few notes.

Buffalo Ridge makes perfect sense for location of Costco

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Summerhill resident contends that putting Costco at Buffalo Ridge Plaza makes perfect sense.

Villager offers simple solution for $1.7 million golf maintenance building

A Village of Winifred resident is offering a “very simple solution” with regard to the controversy over a proposed resident-funded $1.7 million maintenance facility for a contractor’s equipment at the Mira Mesa Executive Golf Course.

Give credit where credit is due

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of St. James resident says he was thrilled with the condition of a golf course he recently played.

You cannot impose your views on others

A resident of the Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter wades into the Little White Cross dispute in a Letter to the Editor.