Mahryah, Lainey, and Emma White pose with “Lainey’s Lovey” and the lovey that comforts Lainey, now 6. She was the inspiration for the book about children in foster care. Submitted
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Britney Fletcher WestNCR Reporter Mahryah White and daughter Emma White wrote “Lainey’s Lovey” to help children entering foster care understand that they are not alone as they navigate unfamiliar situations and emotions.
A Firefly AMP P-100 autonomous electric mower will soon be utilized to mow the new Westside Regional Park and other Nassau County properties. The mower purchase at $186,040 was made by the county commission May 20. Photo courtesy of Firefly Automatix
Sylvester Ross is blessed by God, as his shirt reads. The Hilliard veteran celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends March 11. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Council on Aging
Callahan Elementary School
The beach volleyball team is ready for action.
West Nassau High School senior Danyelle Bell is joined by mom Sarah Monds, grandmother Ellen Monds, and brothers Chaz Davis, Prentiss Davis, and Brisyn Holmes as she signs with Mercyhurst University March 9.
