Janice EakinGadsden County News Service Get ready to celebrate autumn in style as PumpkinFest, Havana’s premier family festival, returns for its 25th year on Saturday, Oct.11, 2025. The beloved event, which drew more than 7,000 attendees last year, is set to transform the downtown streets into a festive autumn wonderland.This year’s festival is a silver…
Erin HillGadsden County News ServiceChattahoochee Main Street held its Annual Volunteer, Member, and Sponsor Appreciation Banquet on September 18 at the Florida State Hospital Recreation Center. The Hawaiian-themed event gathered Chattahoochee Main Street members, volunteers, sponsors, and local leaders for an evening recognizing contributions to the organization’s downtown revitalization and community programming efforts. Keika McMillan,…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Havana Garden Club’s October Yard of the Month honors have been awarded to local residents and businesses whose landscaping efforts are brightening up the community.The residential Yard of the Month goes to Tom and Sharon Johnson of 909 First Street for their beautiful display of yellow lantana. Although the Johnsons…
Ruben UribeGadsden County News Service For the first major show of the 41st Theatre Season, a presentation of the popular musical Chicago! will open at the Quincy Music Theatre.This long-running classic concerns itself with the nature of fame – and, murder – set against the backdrop of the Roaring 1920s in Chicago, the height of…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service The Havana Town Council approved a tentative millage rate and budget at its Sept. 16 public hearing, teeing up a final vote on Sept. 29. The council unanimously approved a rate of 3.0000 mills, leaving in place the rate from the previous fiscal year. The rollback rate was 2.9314 mills….
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Law enforcement officials, faith leaders, and community organizers gathered at the Kelly Campbell Community Center in Quincy Thursday night to strategize ways to prevent gun violence. “This topic is important to our plight and what has been going on in our community,” said Quincy Commissioner Robin Wood, who introduced the…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council and the Black History Committee of Gadsden County held its second annual Treasure Hunt Saturday. The event showcased 10 historic churches across the county as part of its theme of “Echoes of Faith”, and it also featured a pot of $5,000 to be split…
Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service A popular Christmas light display outside of Havana is relocating after complaints and pressure from neighbors. “We’ve been told we’ve outgrown the street and we totally get that, so we made the decision to cool it and move,” said Daniel Allison. The Allison Christmas Spectacular has lit up Sandy Creek…
The word that matters mostNancy Kennedy As a newspaper writer, I need to choose my words carefully — down to how many I use. I tend to use more than necessary, and I’m working on that. Lately, I’ve been wrestling with a few words that are changing in our culture: “homeless” and “addict.” Recently, I…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service A hearing was held at Lively Technical College Tuesday, Aug 5., where eight Gadsden County football players successfully appealed their ineligibility to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), avoiding a one-year suspension. While the players are now eligible for the 2025 season, they are not permitted to play at…
