Why fairs matter: Connecting agriculture to the community In just a few short days, the North Florida Fair will kick off 11 days of exhibits, entertainment, and family fun from November 6 – 16. While many people think of fairs as a place for funnel cakes and carnival rides, they’re also deeply rooted in agriculture…
Slim Randles Have you been counting the minutes until election day when your neighbors can remove all those campaign signs from their lawns for another two years? Yes, these are mid-term elections, just as serious as the presidential election yet to come two years from now, but not as interesting. Why not? Because the great…
Stop talking about “protests”Peter Bergel I am tired of hearing about “protests” and “protesters.” Those terms sound whiney and powerless to me. “Protest” means to object, which is, of course, what we are doing when we hit the streets, but we’re doing something equally – or I would say more – important. We are demonstrating….
Ho! Ho! I won one!Judy Conlin I went on a photo shoot this week. I knew that would get your attention. You know me as the slovenly old woman in the dirty bathrobe, who would never get dressed if she did not have to. Who would want a picture of that hot mess? I had …
Pray for our wounded veterans and their familiesSheryl Boldt Four-year-old Susie jumps out of her hiding spot. “Peek-a-Boo!” Expecting a fun reaction, the tiny girl doesn’t understand why her daddy’s face shows fear instead of delight. Instead of playfully scooping her into his arms, he steps back, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Susie’s…
Grace worth talking aboutNancy Kennedy Editor’s note: This is adapted from a 2013 Grace Notes column.Lately I’ve noticed people — not just Christians — talking about grace. We all agree we need more of it. As in, “Be gracious! Be kind! Give people some grace!”But is that really grace?Years ago, a company called philosophy sold…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Second Harvest of the Big Bend will host an emergency food distribution Thursday, Nov. 6, at Governor’s Square Mall in response to the loss of SNAP benefits affecting thousands of local families during the ongoing federal government shutdown.The distribution will begin at 4 p.m. and continue while supplies last at…
Special to The HeraldMetrocreative A major portion of the North American population is comprised of people who are actively serving in the Armed Forces or those who once did. USAFacts reports the military included 2,079,142 military personnel and 778,539 civilians as of September 2023. In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated there were 15.8 million…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE…
Fabrizio GowdyCorrespondent At its Oct. 21 meeting, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to search for a new lobbying firm to represent the board’s interests, choosing not to extend its agreement with Tallahassee-based Ballard Partners. Commissioners say decision was driven by Ballard’s failure to send a representative to the meeting or appear…
