A Good FriendJudy Conlin One has many friends throughout their lifetime. There are old friends we’ve had since we were young, workplace friends, club friends, church friends, and casual friends. No matter who they are or where we met them, we cherish them all. My column today is about a friend I met late in…
by Tammy Dasher She sits on the edge of her seat, across the table from me, white knuckling her purse straps. The scene was familiar—long years of sitting across a table from pre-k teachers with worried frowns, or from special educators at endless IEP meetings, or maybe the middle school principal when the bullying was…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Gadsden County Emergency Management partnered with the Gadsden County Board of Commissioners on Saturday for the 7th annual Hurricane Preparedness Health and Safety Fair, held at United Natural Foods, Inc. in Quincy.LaShun Mitchell, a grant coordinator for the Gadsden County Board of Commissioners, said the fair offered batteries, blankets, household…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 202025CA000888AXXXCX MARGARET DELGADO, Plaintiff, vs. ANNIE BELL LODMAN; BARBARA LODMAN WOODSON; and the unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against the grantees named in that certain deed dated August 18, …
We are surrounded by extraordinary people who quietly and selflessly serve others. They inspire us to pause, reflect and even pray that we might live with the same kind of compassion. If you are one of these people, thank you. Thank you for all you do for those you graciously serve and for the difference…
Special to The Herald Middle and high school students in Gadsden County recently finished an intensive nine-week program designed to build career skills and financial literacy. The Money Moves program, established by the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, offered in-person instruction and hands-on activities to help participants set financial goals, manage money, and explore…
Special to The Herald The Havana History and Heritage Society will host its annual Cigar Days event on Saturday, April 25, celebrating the area’s rich history as the shade tobacco capital of the world. The event will take place at the Shade Tobacco Museum in downtown Havana, which is located in the Planters Exchange Complex,…
Company is ComingJudy Conlin I have lived here for almost 40 years and maybe had company once every 5 years or so. I love company, but because I am a type A personality, I have filled my days (and evenings) with all kinds of activities. I love them all, but I am having trouble juggling…
Slim Randles When old Joe Gilliam began digging that hole in his front yard, out there close to the street, neighbors watched and wondered. When he got his grandson to help him carry the shade tree sapling from his pickup to the hole, people nodded. Mystery solved. Old Joe’s planting a tree. After removing the…
Gadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners authorized more than $25 million in new construction and renovation projects during its April 7 meeting, marking what officials described as a historic investment in the county’s infrastructure and public services. The approved funding covers four major initiatives ranging from public safety to youth…
