Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net
Isla and MeJudy Conlin The long looked forward to Spring Break is over, and I found out many things during this reunion with my grandson and great granddaughter. It was truly an exceptionally high point in my life, and I feel privileged that I got to have this learning curve at this rather late time…
Feeding your family nutritious meals doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With grocery prices rising and many families watching their spending more closely, it’s helpful to use strategies that stretch your dollars while still supporting good health. The good news is that healthy eating and smart budgeting go hand in hand and small, simple changes…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Florida Commission on Ethics has recommended a public censure and a $1,500 civil penalty for Gadsden County Commissioner Ronterious Green following an investigation into a conflict-of-interest complaint.According to public records, the ethics commission adopted a settlement agreement resolving the matter after finding that Green had a conflicting contractual relationship…
Fabrizio Gowdy Gadsden County News Service With only one police officer serving the town, several Sneads residents called for increased law enforcements staffing during the March 10 council meeting. “Preston needs help,” said one speaker during public comment, referencing Brett Preston, currently the town’s lone police officer. Another speaker pointedly asked the council if they…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Music will once again spill from front porches, storefronts and historic buildings throughout downtown Quincy when the 14th Annual Quincy Porchfest Music Festival returns Saturday, March 21.The free festival, organized by Quincy Main Street, Inc., is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature performances from 15 North Florida…
Small notes of grace Nancy Kennedy As a brand-new Christian in 1978, I confess that my newfound faith and zeal for Jesus was a bit obnoxious and overbearing at times. People — especially my family — ran the other way when they saw me coming. My husband included. I was the kind of new believer…
Judy Conlin With company coming, I’ve been a busy little beaver. I cleaned out cupboards, pantries, and closets as if my company was going to come in and start inspecting the whole house. I hired my gardener, handyman and cleaning lady to get the outside and inside a bit more attractive. I had the trunk…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Crossroad Academy boys basketball team was honored Friday afternoon during a community celebration at the Gadsden County Courthouse Square following the team’s state championship victory.The event, held from 4 to 8 p.m., featured music, food, games and a recognition ceremony celebrating the team’s achievement. Community members gathered downtown to…
Erin Hill A 61-year-old Havana man died Wednesday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on County Road 12, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release.The crash occurred at approximately 4:53 p.m. on March 5 at the intersection of Fairbanks Ferry Road and Frances Drive.According to FHP, the man was driving a pickup truck east on…
FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County would face a $7 million budget shortfall next year if voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment phasing out non-school property taxes. That’s according to Interim County Administrator Reginald James, who shared the news at the March 3 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. “We’ll need to…
