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Out of the Attic Vintage Market…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service A new monthly vintage market appears to be gaining momentum in downtown Havana. The Out…Gadsden County Extension Column
Savor summer safely: Tips for healthy and delicious grillingShare Whiddon As temperatures rise and backyards fill with the aroma of…Commissioners continue Stevens School funding discussion
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County commissioners revisited the Stevens School project during their June 2 meeting, discussing…Florida Power & Light offers tips to reduce energy costs during summer heat
Erin HillGadsden County News Service As temperatures rise across Florida, Florida Power & Light is encouraging customers to take steps to manage energy use and reduce cooling costs during what is expected to be a hotter-than-average summer. According to Florida Power & Light, some areas of the state are already experiencing heat index values in…
Gadsden County Extension Column
Savor summer safely: Tips for healthy and delicious grillingShare Whiddon As temperatures rise and backyards fill with the aroma of sizzling food, summer grilling becomes a centerpiece of outdoor gatherings. Whether it’s a family cookout, neighborhood barbecue, or a picnic in the park, grilling offers a chance to enjoy flavorful meals and meaningful connections. But…
Gadsden County weighs 10% budget cuts amid uncertainty over property tax changes
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County commissioners reviewed proposed budget reductions across multiple departments during a June 11 budget workshop as officials work to balance the fiscal year 2026-27 budget amid uncertainty surrounding potential changes to Florida’s property tax system. Finance Director Rose Raynak presented a budget overview that included a review of fund…
NURSE JUDY’S NOOK
It ain’t over till it’s overJudy Conlin I’m sure you remember me talking about my shiny red toaster that I got years ago. If you don’t, you are not the faithful reader that I believed you to be. I will refresh your memory. Years ago, I bought a shiny red toaster that amazed me. When…
When you tell God you love Him
“I love You, Father.” When I say this short sentence, it changes my day. Every time I express my love for my heavenly Father, silently or out loud, it makes my heart happy. Whether I’m making sales calls, writing my weekly column, loading the dishwasher, preparing for my Women of the Word group, or dealing…
Home Country
Slim Randles Recently we left Emily of the fantastic cheekbones and Dewey the accident prone, happily locked together in a kiss after Dewey stumbled over a root. “Emily,” Dewey said, “I have a confession to make to you. I don’t have a neurotic fascination with manure.” “You don’t?” “No.” He kissed her again and they…
Legal Notices
NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAWPursuant to Section 865.09, Florida StatutesNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dwight G. Angel, desiring to engage inbusiness under the fictitious name of: National Registry of GunsmithsLocated in the County of: GADSDENIn the city of: HavanaState of: FloridaIntends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the FloridaDepartment of…
Grace Notes
Consider the birds Nancy Kennedy As I write this, it’s pouring rain. Thunder rattling the windows. Lightning flashing all around, zigzagging across the darkened sky. Also as I write this, I can see three sandhill cranes standing in the rain despite the thunder and lightning, which, in my opinion, is setting a bad example for…
County adopts facility use policy, approves opioid funding plan
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners approved a new countywide facility and park use policy and authorized the distribution of opioid settlement funding during its June 1 meeting. Commissioners spent considerable time discussing the proposed facility and park use policy, application form and standard use agreement governing the…
Gadsden County Extension Column
Exploring blackberry production opportunities in North Florida Blackberries are a deciduous, perennial crop that thrive in temperate climates. While several native blackberry species grow wild in Florida, their small fruit size, late maturation, and low yields make them unsuitable for commercial production. Historically, cultivated blackberry varieties in Florida have been primarily limited to homeowner production….
