Erin HillGadsden County News Service Havana’s downtown streets were filled with families, laughter, and fall colors on Saturday as Havana Main Street celebrated the 25th anniversary of PumpkinFest, one of Gadsden County’s most anticipated annual events.This year’s festival drew an estimated 4,800 attendees and featured 135 vendors, marking one of the largest turnouts in the…
Dara KamNews Service of Florida A hearing that began Monday is slated to run through mid-February. The new licenses are required under a 2017 law that called for boosting the number of licenses as the number of eligible patients increases.A monthslong hearing kicked off Monday in a fierce licensure battle over a rare opportunity to…
Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida The Florida House of Representatives has rolled out a series of proposed constitutional amendments to cut property taxes, while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, outlined the menu of proposals, which came as Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a top priority of asking…
by Jim Miller Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It? Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is long-term care insurance worth it? Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, There are…
Slim RandlesChickens have forever had a place in our hearts and on our tables. Why is that? Well … why not? And so I’d like you to come with me back to the summer of 1970, ‘way up north of Fairbanks, Alaska, to what was once the thriving gold mining village of Chicken, Alaska. I…
I hate that my watch is smarter than meJudy Conlin I bought a smart watch because all my friends had one and they told me that at my age I must have one in case I fell and needed to call for help. This sounded like a good idea. It was not a pretty watch, …
Words are the first weapon of war Robert C. Koehler I sit here at my desk, looking out the window – and see someone walking through the parking lot. This is the most ordinary of moments. I shrug quietly. Life goes on.My impulse is to stop writing the column here. That’s it. Nothing more to…
Feeling stressed and need supernatural help? Mr. Thomas cleared his throat. “I’m sorry to have to do this, Ellen, but I don’t have a choice.” Don’t say it. Please, don’t say it! Ellen thought. She gripped the chair’s armrests as she sat across from her boss. “There’ve been a lot of budget cutbacks.” He looked…
2025 Agricultural Judging Contests Not only is the weather finally cooling down, but it is also fair season! Fairs aren’t just about rides and food but also about participating in showing livestock, entering exhibits, and competing in judging contests. There are so many opportunities at fairs for 4-H youth to participate in and gain knowledge…
John DoonerGadsden County News Service October 23 kicks off “Florida Forests Week,” a special time for those of us who own, manage, and depend upon Florida’s forests for our livelihoods. It is our time to share our story, educate, and thank our fellow Floridians for recognizing our contributions to the great state of Florida. We…
