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Young drag racing phenom Victoria Beaner hopes to continue her winning ways on the track when she competes in the prestigious Christmas on the Coast Junior Drag Racing event Dec. 16-18 in Gulfport, Miss.
Young drag racer from Hendry County competes in Gulfport
Young drag racing phenom Victoria Beaner hopes to continue her winning ways on the track when she competes in the prestigious … more
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Clewiston Mayor Kristine Petersen receives a plaque of recognition for her years of service from Vice Mayor Greg Thompson at the Nov. 21 BOC meeting. Petersen served for nearly 10 years as commissioner, vice mayor and mayor, retiring her post at the meeting.
Clewiston mayor recognized for service
After serving the City of Clewiston for nearly 10 years as commissioner, vice mayor and mayor, Kristine Petersen stepped down … more
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Lake O level at 16.3 feet and rising
Lake Okeechobee was at 16.3 feet on Nov. 18 and is still rising. more
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Tigers defeat Fort Meade in regional quarterfinal
The Clewiston High School Tigers varsity football team defeated the Fort Meade Miners 29-27 in the regional quarterfinal on Nov. 11. more
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Lake Okeechobee tops 16 feet
Lake Okeechobee topped 16 feet over the weekend. On Monday, Nov. 14, the Big O was 16.18 feet above sea level. more
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The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at the 2023 Clewiston Sugar Festival.
Sugar Festival to feature Marshall Tucker Band
The 2023 Clewiston Sugar Festival  will feature the Marshall Tucker Band. more
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2022 Miss Latina of the Glades crowned
2022 Miss  Miss Latina of The Glades Jayla Vallejo (right) and Miss Teen Latina of the Glades Maria Martell (left)  were crowned Nov. 6 ... more
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Free caregiver support program
Savvy Caregiver, an evidence-based program developed by curriculum authors... more
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Tigers topple Brahmans in Okeechobee
The Clewiston Tigers held off a late rally by the Okeechobee Brahmans to get a 37-21 win on Nov. 4 at Okeechobee High School. more
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L-R: Clewiston High School Assistant Principal Frederick Parantha, Barbara McLendon, Superintendent of Schools Michael Swindle. McLendon was recognized at the Nov. 1 Hendry County School Board meeting Nov. 1 for her 38 years of service. School board members l-r in the background: Paul Samerdyke, Jon Basquin, Vice Chair Dwayne Brown.
CHS Barbara McLendon retires after 38 years
Long-time Hendry School District employee Barbara McLendon received a standing ovation during the Hendry County School Board … more
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The annual Floriday Python Challenge was held in October. Pythons are an invasive species in Florida. [Photo courtesy FWC]
231 pythons captured in Florida Python Challenge
Nearly 1,000 participants joined in the 2022 Florida Python Challenge® … more
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Janet Taylor
Park honors former Hendry County Commissioner
Local residents, business leaders and public officials gathered in the Harlem Community of Clewiston Florida on Oct. 20 ... more
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Elmira Johnson
Local veteran makes top 10 in Ms. Veteran America®
Elmira Johnson, a LaBelle Navy veteran focused on helping other veterans in Hendry County, rated in the top 10 of the 2022 … more
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Tigers’ offense puts up record breaking numbers in win
The Clewiston High School Tigers varsity football team scored a big victory last week. more
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Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Evidence Custodian Tonya Jennings took a few moments out of her busy day, to set up our Annual Fall Display. Sheriff Steve Whidden and Staff wish everyone a happy Fall Season.
Happy Fall!
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Evidence Custodian Tonya Jennings set up the annual fall display. more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee is from July 11, 2022. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
One million acre feet of storage needed north of Lake O
One inch of rainfall in the basin that stretches south from Orlando/Kissimmee to Lake Okeechobee can mean three inches of rise in Lake Okeechobee. more
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Barbara Edmonds is running for Clewiston commission
Lake Okeechobee News reached out to candidates running for City of Clewiston Board of Commissioners in the Nov. 8 general election ... more
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Hendry County School Board logo
School district contracts with classroom streaming service
Hendry County School District will contract with an online teaching program to fill the gaps left by the teacher shortage it is experiencing … more
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Clewiston PD reports successful hurricane protection
Despite Hurricane Ian’s rampage through southwest Florida last week, the City of Clewiston remained relatively unscathed thanks … more
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Garbage pickup resumes Monday
Hendry County regular curbside waste pick up will resume on Monday, October 3. Residents should expect delays in pick up. There will be no recyclable or horticulture pick up until further … more
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