Chiefland Citizen

Weekly publication located in Chiefland, Florida, that covers news in and circulates throughout Levy County. For more than 50 years, the Chiefland Citizen has been the voice of the community it serves. Established in 1950 by Jack Holland, the Chie...

Weekly publication located in Chiefland, Florida, that covers news in and circulates throughout Levy County. For more than 50 years, the Chiefland Citizen has been the voice of the community it serves. Established in 1950 by Jack Holland, the Chiefland Citizen first changed hands in 1973 when longtime newspaperman Walter Wilson and his wife, Wilhena decided return to their roots and buy a newspaper that was deeply entrenched in the community. When the Wilsons took over operation of the Citizen, Wilson pledged there would be no major changes as he only wanted "to grow with a growing community." The Wilsons were hands-on owners and for five months did all the work on the newspaper themselves. One by one, staff was added, including Wilson's brother, Fred, in 1978 until the newspaper boasted 11 employees, cross trained and eager to continue the example set by Holland. In 1974, the Wilsons decided