Chief Kenneth Lewis estimates the new facility will be done in May. Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Havana’s new $1.1 million public safety complex is on track to be completed sometime in May according to Havana Police Department Chief Kenneth Lewis, well ahead of the estimated August completion date announced when construction commenced. “We are…
Finding frugal joys Lately it seems that rising costs are just part of life, so finding frugal joys is more important than ever. This is a time to rediscover happiness in places that cost little to nothing. Gadsden County has many options to offer such as exploring local parks, visiting the library, taking long walks,…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Crossroad Academy advanced to the Region Finals Saturday after beating Blountstown 55-41. Senior Mason Mobley led the team in scoring with 14 points. Senior Jabari Boahen led the team in rebounds with 11, a key stat as Crossroad (18-3) dominated the glass. The team had 35 rebounds compared to 12…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHIEM, 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…
FABRIZIO GOWDY Correspondent County Commissioners drew blunt criticism from constituents over senior services funding at their Feb. 3 meeting. “I hear so much bull**** coming out from you guys up here,” Quincy resident Clarence Tennell told commissioners. “This county was built on the back of seniors, including me. I worked in these fields around here…
Erin HillGadsden County News SerivceA welcome splash of green and color is brightening Havana thanks to the latest Yard of the Month selections from the Havana Garden Club.The Residential Yard of the Month honors Terry and David Norman, whose home at 104 Magnolia Circle stood out during a time when many lawns across town have…
20 YEARS AGO Tallahassee Community College’s Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy (PTLEA) requested annexation into Midway. Academy Director and TCC Assistant Vice President Jim Murdaugh addressed the Midway council saying the academy was finding itself identifying more with Midway than Havana, whose address it shared although ten miles away from that town. “We feel we…
NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS The Quincy City Council will receive sealed bids from any qualified person, company or corporation interested in constructing the: Quincy Paving Project 2026 The project will consist of milling and resurfacing multiple streets within the City limits. Signing and striping will also be included within the scope. Bid documents can…
How to vote, how to run, and who’s showed up. FABRIZIO GOWDYCorrespondent With the annual municipal election less than three months away, here is everything you need to know. Gadsden County’s 2026 municipal election falls on April 28. Voters in Havana, Quincy, Chattahoochee, Greensboro, and Gretna will elect representatives to serve on their city and…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Havana Town Council members disagreed over how to handle code enforcement violation at their Jan. 27 regular meeting. The council first discussed a proposal to update code violation fines on the old Havana Elementary School property to $567,000. The vacant and blighted asbestos-ridden property has been accumulating fines at a…
