Five years ago, 2015

• The Plantation Oaks Boulevard repair project wins the Florida Region’s Transportation Award for making quick repairs at Plantation Oaks Boulevard over North Prong Double Branch.

• The support staff union from the Clay County School District files an unfair labor practice complaint against the district in connection with a late payment due for work completed before schools opened.

• The Board of County Commissioners withdraws from the Florida Regional Planning Council interlocal agreement to keep local money closer to home.

10 years ago, 2010

• Clay County officials still aren’t revealing where they intend to build a solid waste landfill, although residents in the Clay Hill area believe their community is being targeted.

• New Class Size Amendment requirements are forcing county school district officials to move students and teachers to maintain compliance.

• County Commissioners said they will accept bids to build a $2.2 million bike path on Doctors Lake Drive.

20 years ago, 2000

• Students at Orange Park Junior High organize a rally to exercise their rights to pray at school.

• The Quigley House installs Ross Fleet, Barbara Coleman, Betty Anderson, Deborah Terry, Steve Rodesney and Judy Jeter as officers.

• Clay High junior Ashley Reitz wins a trip to the Olympics Training camp to get a first-hand look at preparations for the Sydney Summer Games.

30 years ago, 1990

• The Clay County Commission approves plans to paving Cook’s Lane in Green Cove Springs.

• The St. Johns River Water Management District organizes an open house in early 1991.

• Residents prepare for the opening of the 18th annual Melrose Arts and Crafts Festival.

40 years ago, 1980

• Green Cove Springs gets a balanced budget for the first time in years, despite a 7½% cost of living pay raise city employees.

• The BCC sends the CETA program a letter to express concern about future plans.

• The BCC creates a committee to explore receiving dog racing track funds.