Photo Feature – The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel

A close-up view of a vendor table. The table is covered in a white tablecloth and displays various collectible items, including fish-shaped glass plates, a colorful ceramic fish platter, a vintage metal tray featuring an illustration of a classic car, old glassware, and a retro 'Jack and Jill' children's magazine. In the background, other shoppers browse additional tables under the shaded pavilion.

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Out of the Attic Vintage Market draws shoppers to downtown Havana

Erin HillGadsden County News Service A new monthly vintage market appears to be gaining momentum in downtown Havana. The Out of the Attic Vintage Market, held Saturday at the Havana History and Heritage Museum, attracted more than 120 visitors by noon, according to information provided by museum representatives. The market is held on the second…

The former W.S. Stevens School in Quincy. The modern, single-story red brick facility features a dark shingled roof, a manicured lawn with young trees, and a concrete walkway leading to two main entrances surrounded by tall glass windows under a partly cloudy sky. Gadsden County commissioners continued discussions June 2 regarding potential funding sources and future plans for the Stevens School project.

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Commissioners continue Stevens School funding discussion

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County commissioners revisited the Stevens School project during their June 2 meeting, discussing potential funding sources and possible next steps for the property. The item follows discussion by commissioners on May 19, when the board directed county administration to identify possible funding options for the project. Commissioner Brenda…

A woman, a young boy, and a man pose together on a green lawn in front of a sign that reads 'Havana Garden Club Yard of the Month (Residential).' The group stands next to a large tree on the right, with a well-landscaped, single-story brick ranch-style home, flower beds, and a concrete birdbath visible in the background.

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Havana Garden Club recognizes June yards of the month

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service The Havana Garden Club has selected its June Yard of the Month winners, recognizing one residential property and one commercial business for their landscaping efforts and curb appeal. The residential Yard of the Month honors the home of Cecelia and Bruce Moore at 509 Third St. N.E. The property features…

An awards presentation inside a school classroom, featuring four adults posing together in the foreground. A man dressed in a black hat, a black-and-gold patterned blazer, a gold sequined vest, and gold shoes stands next to a woman wearing a white lace dress and a white sun hat; both are holding black recognition plaques. They are flanked by two smiling women, one on the left in a teal blouse and black pants, and one on the right in an orange patterned dress and denim jacket.

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Chattahoochee Elementary school salutes its finest

Linda YoungGadsden County News Service Dressed up and suited for a special celebration, Teacher of the Year Mrs. Ira House and School-Related Employee of the Year Mr. Dexter Thigpen received accolades and applause on May 26 for consistently exceeding expectations at Chattahoochee Elementary School.The honorees made a grand entrance into the afternoon luncheon, greeted by…

A large group photograph of more than twenty women dressed entirely in shades of red, burgundy, and pink posing together indoors. The group features a front row of seated women and two standing rows behind them, with many wearing pearl necklaces and jewelry. They are positioned in front of a bright red fabric backdrop framed by silver tinsel curtains.

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Gadsden County Deltas Celebrate 35 years of community impact

Dr. Deborah ThigpenGadsden County News Service The tenacious women of the Gadsden County Florida Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. recently gathered to celebrate a monumental milestone: 35 years of dedicated service to the local community.Commemorating the chapter’s founding, members gathered for a celebratory dinner held at the historic Wilson House in Quincy….

Exterior view of the historic Leaf Theatre in Quincy, Florida, showing the white theater building with a vertical marquee sign along a downtown street

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Quincy Music Theatre receives grant to support Leaf Theatre preservation efforts

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Quincy Music Theatre has received a $6,000 grant from Talquin Electric Cooperative and CoBank through the Sharing Success Program to support preservation efforts at the historic Leaf Theatre. According to a press release, the funding will support Quincy Music Theatre’s Heritage Night preservation initiative and help advance plans to restore…

Smiling woman seated at a table with colorful fabric, books, and handmade items, in front of a store window display during an outdoor market.

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NURSE JUDY’S NOOK

The calm after the stormJudy Conlin If you’ve been reading my columns, you know that I’ve been having a lot of company lately. I adore company, but this has been at a time when my life is spiraling out of control. For a woman fast approaching 90, my schedule is jam-packed. I am trying to…

Severely burned house with heavy fire damage, charred siding, and debris scattered around the structure.

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Multi-agency response battles multi-house fire Friday afternoon in Havana

Gadsden County News Service File Photo A destructive fire broke out on the afternoon of Friday, April 17, damaging two homes and drawing a large response from local emergency services. The Havana Volunteer Fire Department and Gadsden County Fire Rescue were dispatched to the scene, where they found one residence heavily engulfed in flames. Due…

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Havana Garden Club announces Yards of the Month

By Diane Crowley Havana Garden Club The Havana Garden Club Yard of the Month committee has awarded the April commercial prize to Sister Chicks Sandwich Shop at 204 NW 1st Street. The shop is owned by Kayla Edenfield, and in addition to serving delicious soup and sandwiches, she has really put forth an effort to…

Severely water-damaged wooden cabinet base with dark mold and rot along the bottom edge where it meets the tiled floor.

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Residents at Midway apartment complex complain of black mold and unsafe conditions

FABRIZIO GOWDYGadsden County News Service Photos courtesy Janece Parker Conditions inside an apartment at Ochlocknee Pointe Apartments in Midway. Residents claim the units have been neglected by property management resulting in leaks, mold and other hazards. Residents at the Ochlocknee Pointe Apartments on Blue Star Highway claim their units are rife with leaks, mold and…