
The Alsatian and the Pioneer’s Daughter: The Story of Fichter’s Creek
By: James Kennedy | Alva Museum As a writer for The News-Press, local resident Betty Hawkins captured many in-person interviews that reflected the history and

By: James Kennedy | Alva Museum As a writer for The News-Press, local resident Betty Hawkins captured many in-person interviews that reflected the history and

Special to East Lee County News In the rural heart of Lee County, Alva stands as one of the few places where open skies, horse

By: Julie Lawrence Lehigh Regional Medical Center and Lehigh Medical Group are proud to be among local health care providers in participation at the Biggest

By Charlene Golden Last year’s Easter Egg Hunt at Christ United Methodist Church sparked the formation of a whole new organization for the people and

By Mike Welch Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann passed away on Tuesday, June 21,2022 at his home in Alva after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

By Sheriff Carmine Marceno Last August, I reached out to a number of areas in our county regarding the theft of materials, tools and appliances

By Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass Another busy season has come and gone, but it’s clear that Lee County is a year round destination. Our SWFL International

By Mike Welch As we move into the summer months our communities will adapt to a little less congestion on the roadways, the end of

By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The growth of population and the increased traffic that accompanies such growth appears to generate a rise in patterns of driver

By: Mike Welch The East Lee County Chamber of Commerce had its Annual Awards Gala at the Plantation Golf & Country Club on March 19th
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