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C.J. Gish is the senior editor for Mainstreet Daily News. He is a Pacific Northwest transplant who grew up in Oregon and moved to Florida in 2018. C.J. has spent more than 30 years in media, public relations and marketing, including stints as a newspaper reporter, working at two TV stations (FOX and ABC) in Boise, and as a media specialist for Eastern Oregon University. C.J. enjoys sports, especially the NFL and NBA, and is the father to three amazing adult children.
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Chiefland dominates Newberry to reach semifinals
Nov 12, 2022
Chiefland scored on offense, defense and special teams in the opening quarter of a 49-7 Region 1R-4 Quarterfinal win over Newberry on Friday. Behind 17 seniors […]
Familiar faces retain state, U.S. House seats
Nov 8, 2022
Incumbents Cammack, Perry, Clemons and Hinson re-elected on Tuesday.
Williston uses big fourth quarter in road win
Nov 5, 2022
Red Devils break open tight contest by capitalizing on Chiefland turnovers.
Santa Fe advances to state semifinals
Nov 2, 2022
Union County, Williston to play in Class 1A final four.
House races feature incumbents, newcomers
Nov 1, 2022
Hinson, Clemons to face Merton, Peters for District 21, 22 seats.
Santa Fe sends Space Coast into orbit
Oct 26, 2022
Raiders sweep visiting Vipers in 4A regional quarterfinals.
Lake City semi driver dies in I-75 accident
Oct 25, 2022
Truck strikes guardrail, trees near Archer southbound exit.
GNV airport to run emergency drill Tuesday morning
Oct 24, 2022
Drill includes realistic deployment of emergency responders.
Semi catches fire on I-75
Oct 22, 2022
Alachua County, High Springs fire units extinguish Friday blaze.
Cade Museum receives $25K donation
Oct 21, 2022
Gift made in memory of Gainesville native, music legend Tom Petty.
Orange Heights collision kills 1, injures 2
Oct 21, 2022
Two-vehicle crash occurs Thursday evening on US Highway 301.
GCSO apprehends escaped inmate
Oct 20, 2022
Multiple law enforcement agencies help locate fugitive within three hours.
Oak Hall advances to district championship
Oct 19, 2022
Hosting Eagles sweep past St. Francis Catholic Academy.
CCSO arrests 2 for disturbance near school
Oct 19, 2022
Incident outside Eastside Elementary resulted in Wednesday morning lockdown.
Former CCSO employee arrested in Illinois
Oct 19, 2022
Terminated detention officer fled state after being placed on administrative leave.
Van collides with Keystone Heights school bus
Oct 19, 2022
No injuries reported in Tuesday afternoon accident.
Bradford, Union County complete semis sweeps
Oct 19, 2022
Area district championships to be played on Thursday.
Area schools receive recognition award dollars
Oct 18, 2022
Funds can be used for bonuses, education materials and temporary personnel.
Wiles students earn All-State music honors
Oct 17, 2022
Elementary students will perform at Tampa Convention Center in January.
Motorcycle accident claims Alachua man
Oct 16, 2022
Incident occurs on US 441 in Micanopy on Saturday morning.