Turning back from the brink of nuclear war Lawrence S. Wittner Early this year, legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate introduced resolutions that call upon the U.S. government to lead a global effort to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race. Co-sponsored by 36 members of the House and…
Judy Conlin My bestfriend I grew up in a little village in Pennsylvania and that is where I met my bestfriend. We were practically joined at the hip through all those growing up years, and even though we have since lived far apart, she is still my dear dear friend. We do not always keep…
When God holds the bolts togetherNancy Kennedy Years ago, I drove a 1988 red Ford Tempo. I loved that car and put 186,000 miles on it driving my daughters and their friends all over central Florida. Then it started making a noise that sounded like metal contracting. I’d bring it to Ron, our car repair…
Sin never takes us to a good placeSheryl Boldt What do you admire most about the person you want to emulate? What causes you to lose respect for someone you once admired? It’s inspiring to see (and, if possible, to spend time with) people who achieve success through their wise choices – those who stay…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) held its 10th annual Cancer Awareness Walk Friday. “We just want to let the survivors know that we are standing by them,” Sheriff Morris A. Young said. “We know what cancer does in this community and all over. It’s a disease that brings a…
Brittney Rollins Gadsden County News Service The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum is honored to present James Thigpen: A Painter’s Journey, on view through December 13. Born and raised in Quincy, Florida, Thigpen brings a lifetime of experiences as a resident, artist, and art teacher to his paintings,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: 2019 Toyota Tundra (white) VIN: 5TFDW5F17KX830269 CASE# 25-CA-780 Owner/Claimant: Barry…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Havana’s downtown streets were filled with families, laughter, and fall colors on Saturday as Havana Main Street celebrated the 25th anniversary of PumpkinFest, one of Gadsden County’s most anticipated annual events.This year’s festival drew an estimated 4,800 attendees and featured 135 vendors, marking one of the largest turnouts in the…
Dara KamNews Service of Florida A hearing that began Monday is slated to run through mid-February. The new licenses are required under a 2017 law that called for boosting the number of licenses as the number of eligible patients increases.A monthslong hearing kicked off Monday in a fierce licensure battle over a rare opportunity to…
Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida The Florida House of Representatives has rolled out a series of proposed constitutional amendments to cut property taxes, while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, outlined the menu of proposals, which came as Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a top priority of asking…
