If all the decluttering you did over the summer has now left you with piles of belongings, you might be ready to just have it all gone. And you might say, “I think I’ll hold a yard sale!” If you’ve been to several yard sales, it looks so easy. Holding a yard sale is a…
Everyone is an individual with different opinions about everything. I have always been and forever will be an “out of the box” thinker who believes that it’s OK to “not know”, and who enjoys thinking about the reality of things without pinning reasons on an imaginary figure (God). I worry that a lot of our…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC AND OCEAN BANK, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was…
Sheriff Morris A. Young was recently recognized by the Gadsden Board of County Commissioners for being the longest serving African-American sheriff in Florida. Before presenting Young with a proclamation on behalf of the board, Commissioner Ronterious Green said one reason the recommendation was made was because of the impact the sheriff has had on his…
As the sun rose on Wednesday, Aug 16. Robert F. Munroe Day School was a scene of excitement and wonder. Parked outside of the school were law enforcement service vehicles displaying their lights, as well as fire truck–one of them neon yellow. The flashing light created a kaleidoscope of colors that let small children in…
If you haven’t been to the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum lately, now is a great time to go. This year’s Art in Gadsden presents 100 beautifully made works of art, made possible in part by presenting sponsors Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. and Black Fig. This year’s juror, arts professional Katee Tully advised the crowd…
Last Friday night he Sneads Pirates and the Marianna Bulldogs battled out four tough quarters of a well-matched game that had fans on their toes with anticipation. The first quarter went by with no scores from either team. About a minute and thirty seconds into the second quarter Bulldogs Amari Clemons (#4) ran in the…
Despite all the rumbling nowadays about America losing its work ethic, there is evidence right here in Gadsden County, that that work ethic is still going strong–at least by one man. Ninety-five-year-old Rex E. Padgett of Padgett’s Jewelers, 21 E. Jefferson Street in Quincy, still goes to work every day. Mr. Padgett established his business…
VyStar Foundation recently announced it is now accepting grant requests for its youth initiative. Funding priority will be given to nonprofit organizations that support youth by creating access to nutritious meals and stable housing, building workforce experience, skills and education that lead to long-term career pathways, or providing learning environments that encourage creativity and positive…
