County commission keeps road open
HAMILTON — The Marion County Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 6, to discuss the possible closure of Walker Bottom Road, in the southeast portion of the county, with property owners.
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Sign up starts soon for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
MARION COUNTY — Qualifying seniors should mark their calendars and prepare now to submit their application starting in mid-January for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
City signs resolution against lawsuit involving online sales tax redistribution
HAMILTON — During its Monday, Dec. 1, meeting, the Hamilton City Council unanimously passed a resolution in favor of being included in the unified filing against the Simplified Sellers Use Tax Lawsuit.
The Great Christmas Sweater Gala was a fun-time fundraiser
We attend many, many meetings. We attend far fewer Christmas parties. Yet... we couldn’t resist supporting Kids for Life and their recent fundraiser, “The Great Christmas Sweater Gala.” Promoted was “Dress Tacky, Give Generously, Celebrate Kids for Life.” What’s not to love about a chance to dress tacky and support a good cause?
Kids for Life IS the support organization for all things related to foster care in Marion County. Currently, there are 48 children in foster care here, although there are only 12 licensed homes in the county.
Hamilton’s organizational meeting details noted
HAMILTON — During its Monday, Nov. 3, organizational meeting of the new administration of the mayor and city council for the City of Hamilton, several resolutions were passed to establish the municipal structure for the city.
Hamilton City Councilors share a few final remarks; other city business on Oct. 20
HAMILTON — At the last meeting of the previous Hamilton City Council administration on Oct. 20, several members expressed their gratitude for being able to serve.
County municipalities hold organizaional meetings, mayors sworn in
MARION COUNTY — Cities and towns in Marion County swore in new mayors and council members, and appointed new or returning officials, in organizational meetings on Monday, Nov. 3, to begin the new municipal terms for those positions.
Some municipalities saw little to no change with some council members and mayors running unopposed for election or re-election.
Hamilton’s Buttahatchee River Fall Fest is this Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shown are crowds enjoying last year’s Buttahatchee River Fall Fest. 2025’s festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
HAMILTON — With a special kids’ zone, an amazing car show, live music and special performances, as well as lots of food, merchandise and arts and crafts vendors, you don’t want to miss the Buttahatchee River Fall Fest this Saturday.
Glad to see Elder’s Tacos & Steaks reopening
With a grand re-opening held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Journal-Record was glad to see Elder’s Tacos & Steaks back in business in downtown Hamilton. Damage from a May 17 storage room fire had kept the restaurant closed for a few months during the restoration and repainting process.
The family-focused and God-first owners, Eldher Maeda, his wife, Nancy, and their 3-year-old son, Nayel (named from a combination of Elder and Nancy; “y” is “and” in Spanish), seem so very happy and excited to be back in business and able to serve their customers.
Buttahatchee River Sportsplex dedicated in moving ceremony
The Buttahatchee River Sportsplex in Hamilton was dedicated on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony also held at 8:45 a.m. at the new facility on County Road 42.
We are proud for Hamilton, Marion County and the region to be able to have this magnificent sportsplex available to the Marion County School System and perhaps even more partnerships in the future on a college level.