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New roles for two local law officers
Two retired Marion County law enforcement officials have entered a new era. On April 5, Mike Rolls was sworn in as the new Williston Police chief. And on that same day, former Belleview Police Sgt. Ray Dwyer took the oath of office and assumed the role as the new commissioner for Seat 2 in the City of Belleview.
Rolls was a deputy at the Marion County Sheriff's Office for 31 years and retired as a major in August 2020. The next month, Rolls joined the Williston Police Department and began a new career as an officer, eventually rising to the rank of sergeant.
Rolls takes over as chief for another veteran MCSO deputy: Chief Dennis Strow. Three hours after retiring in August 2011, Strow was in front of the city council in Williston and was selected chief.
Voted officer of the year in 2021, Rolls was the first Black major at the MCSO and is Williston's first Black police chief. Strow's last day is April 22.
Dwyer takes over for Gary Ernst, another former MCSO deputy. Ernst, whose term ends in November, is leaving the city.
Retiring last month after 25 years as a police officer, Dwyer was selected by city commissioners on March 29 to fill Ernst's vacant slot. The former officer plans to run for re-election in November.
Ocala Marine deploys to Norway for NATO exercise
Cpl. Kristen Reynolds of Ocala, a 2019 graduate of Forest High School, is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. She is currently deployed to Norway for Exercise Cold Response 2022, according to an email from Bryan J. Nygaard, Chief Warrant
Officer 2, U.S. Marine Corps, Visual Information Officer, COMMSTRAT,
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Nygaard is also an Ocala native.
Women of the World donate $11,346 to Hospice of Marion County
Women of the World, a philanthropic organization in On Top of the World, recently held a fashion show and luncheon that raised $11,346 for Hospice of Marion County, according to a press release from Anna McGonigal, secretary for the Women of the World.
The event was held on March 16 at the Circle Square Cultural Center courtesy of their sponsor Guided Medicare Solutions, the release said. Four hundred women attended the event. Residents of On Top of the World donated 160 raffle baskets.
Women of the World started more than 40 years ago with 15 members. The organization is dedicated to supporting charitable organizations in Marion County, the release said. Currently there are over 100 members. The list of supported charities includes Hospice of Marion County, Operation Shoebox, Arnette House, Helping Hands, Domestic
Violence/Abuse Shelter, the local SPCA chapter, Tools for Teachers and Stuff the Bus, the release said.
Ocalan chosen to perform with NYO Jazz 2022
Joel Newell of Ocala is one of 22 young musicians chosen from across the country for NYO Jazz, an intensive summer program that nurtures and showcases the
talents of exceptional young American jazz instrumentalists ages 16-19, Carnegie Hall recently announced in a press release.
Marion County Public Safety recognizes National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners recognized April 10-16 as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” with a proclamation during its meeting on April 5, according to a press release from the Marion County Public Relations office.
County Commission, Ocala City Council issue proclamations for National Healthcare Decisions Day
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners and the Ocala City Council issued proclamations April 5 recognizing National Healthcare Decisions Day, according to a press release from Hospice of Marion County.
“Our organization knows the importance of planning ahead for the unexpected medical crisis and appreciates that the Marion County Board of Commissioners and the Ocala City Council issued proclamations April 5 recognizing National Healthcare Decisions Day,” Hospice of Marion County CEO Rick Bourne said in the release.
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