Fabrizio Gowdy Gadsden County News Service With only one police officer serving the town, several Sneads residents called for increased law enforcements staffing during the March 10 council meeting. “Preston needs help,” said one speaker during public comment, referencing Brett Preston, currently the town’s lone police officer. Another speaker pointedly asked the council if they…
Small notes of grace Nancy Kennedy As a brand-new Christian in 1978, I confess that my newfound faith and zeal for Jesus was a bit obnoxious and overbearing at times. People — especially my family — ran the other way when they saw me coming. My husband included. I was the kind of new believer…
Judy Conlin With company coming, I’ve been a busy little beaver. I cleaned out cupboards, pantries, and closets as if my company was going to come in and start inspecting the whole house. I hired my gardener, handyman and cleaning lady to get the outside and inside a bit more attractive. I had the trunk…
Erin Hill A 61-year-old Havana man died Wednesday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on County Road 12, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release.The crash occurred at approximately 4:53 p.m. on March 5 at the intersection of Fairbanks Ferry Road and Frances Drive.According to FHP, the man was driving a pickup truck east on…
Erin Hill Spring has a way of sneaking up on you here. One week the mornings are crisp, the next the air feels warm, and it is time to start thinking about the garden. I have been waiting for this moment, the time to dig in, plan what goes where, and imagine the summer harvest…
What happened to me?Judy Conlin The whole world knows that I’ve been sick because I have been complaining about it since my first symptoms. I can’t stand being sick. I’ll take it for a day or two, but after that I want to be done with it. This has gone on for weeks. I’ve been…
A fun way to hide God’s Word in your heartSheryl Boldt Do you have conflicting feelings about memorizing Bible verses? If you’re tempted to skip the rest of this post, I get it. We all know it’s important to memorize Scripture, but who needs to be reminded of something we already feel guilty about? Maybe…
Top senior scams and how to avoid themJim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? –Almost 80 Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well founded. Financial fraud is a…
From storage to service: How to prep irrigation and sprayers for Spring Robbie JonesGadsden County News Service As winter comes to an end and spring planting approaches, farmers in Gadsden County need to make sure irrigation and spraying equipment is ready to go. After sitting idle for months, pumps, pivots, sprayers, and nozzles can develop…
Two properties in the Havana area have been recognized as March’s Yard of the Month selections, highlighting both a local business and a residential property noted for their seasonal landscaping.The commercial Yard of the Month award goes to Katie’s Cakes and Gifts, located at 108 E. 7th Ave. The shop is owned by Katie Gainey…
