It’s spring, and most gardeners have already decided what they will be planting this season. The Gadsden County Public Library is looking to assist those who want to learn the ins and outs of gardening. Library visitors can check out one pack of seeds per visit. The Seed Library is at the Patron Services Desk…
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…
The Havana Cigar Day returned to the Havana Shade Tobacco Museum last weekend, marking the third year that this event has been held downtown. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Cigar Day began with opening remarks from Havana Town Manager Kendrah Wilkerson and Havana History and Heritage Society Co-Chair Bill Piotrowski. Then, a speaker…
A local Gadsden County brotherhood of motorcyclists, WTB, hosted the first annual Hollywood Hop ride on Saturday, April 1. The event was held in memory of Christopher “Hollywood” Hargrove, a Gadsden County native who died in a motorcycle accident last year. Bikers from all over Gadsden County gathered at the Legacy at the Riverfront off…
It’s that time of year again to start looking for fun and educational summer camps for your children to attend. The Gadsden County Extension Office has you covered because we have a list of exciting day camps that your children can attend! Registration for camps is open now through May 1. Any registrations after May…
A Quincy man has been missing for nearly a week. Ronnie Jordan, 64, was reportedly last seen on Thursday, March 23. On Sunday, March 26 Jordan’s family and friends organized a search party at the Sawdust Park on Providence Road in Quincy. On Tuesday, March 28 the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office organized a command post…
A Quincy teen was convicted of first-degree murder on Friday, March 24 for the shooting death of a Tallahassee teen. Prosecutors say shortly after midnight on January 26, 2021, the defendant executed Jalen Jones. It was Jones’ 18th birthday. Prosecutors say the defendant and victim met at San Marcos Apartments in Tallahassee where Sailor told…
The Gadsden County School District held a community meeting at Everybody’s Church in Midway on Tuesday, March 21 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The meeting was open to the public and featured presentations from school district staff on important education issues including attendance, school safety, mental health, family and community engagement, and a new…
Recently, citizens have expressed their concerns for the appearances of stray dogs in the area. Unsure of how to perceive the homeless pets, some pass them off as dangerous or annoying. Brenden Monda, returning from the military, made Havana her home, settling on farm land previously acquired by his family. About three weeks in, Monda’s…
On Wednesday, March 22, 54 James A. Shanks Middle School students graduated from Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The 10-week curriculum allowed students to participate in various topics and receive a certificate of completion. Topics included the following: Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other dangerous drugs. Capt. Anglie Holmes also covered…
