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🌱 Veterans' stories take a seat on Orange Park's Cracker Barrel porch

Orange Park, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Orange Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Veterans' stories take a seat on Orange Park's Cracker Barrel porch
  • Orange Park’s Veterans Day observances continue with a Saturday 5K
  • Orange Park funeral set for Karen Dale Von Hollen, 76

Also on today's calendar: Jacksonville Chocolate and Coffee Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
  • Friday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cracker Barrel Rockers Across America Honors Veterans — Food & Beverage Magazine (fb101.com) — Orange Park's Cracker Barrel is one of 10 stores displaying artist-designed rocking chairs honoring veterans and military families through November 30. The display is at 4272 Edridge Loop, and veterans and active-duty military can also receive a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special on Veterans Day, November 11.
   

2. County-by-County: Veterans Day events in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia (news4jax.com) — Orange Park’s Clay County Veterans Day 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8–10 a.m. at 1910 Wells Road. The event involves the county’s Veterans Council, county commissioners and Orange Park Mall, with organizers advising attendees to confirm event details before heading out.
   

3. Karen Dale Von Hollen (theblacksheartimes.com) — Family and friends will gather in Orange Park on November 19 to remember Karen Dale Von Hollen, 76, who died November 7. The longtime Jacksonville resident later lived in Brantley County, Georgia. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at Calvary Methodist Church, 112 Blanding Blvd., followed by an 11 a.m. service.
   

4. Football Recap: Tristian Mitchell's Rushing Attack Does It Again (maxpreps.com) — Middleburg beat Terry Parker 37–28 behind Braydon Ventura’s 245 rushing yards and three touchdowns, then also recorded a 29–13 win over Orange Park, according to the recap. Terry Parker sophomore Tristian Mitchell delivered a standout performance in defeat, rushing for 241 yards and three touchdowns.
   

5. Linda Faith Wickline (claytodayonline.com) — Linda Faith Wickline, a longtime Starke Elementary School paraprofessional, died November 4 at Silver Treasures in Orange Park at age 73. Her family thanked the facility's staff for their compassionate care. A lifelong Starke resident, she especially enjoyed helping students in the computer lab and traveling with her husband, Vern.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Violet the Tuxedo Mama This loving and vocal little lady is 9-12 months old.
    She has 2 tuxedo babies ready in about a week for their forever homes too. Violet was a throw away rescued by Miss Lori and Argie Argie's Cat Rescue… (Nextdoor Oakleaf Phase One)
  • This loving and vocal little girl is around 9 months-1 year old.
    She is looking for her forever home. She is currently in Foster care. She will be spayed as soon as she is completely through nursing her 2 precious… (Nextdoor Oakleaf Phase One)
  • DICK'S Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Orange Park. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in ORANGE PARK FL S20616 in Orange Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange Park here.

Ok Orange Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Orange Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Orange Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.