Recently, citizens have expressed their concerns for the appearances of stray dogs in the area. Unsure of how to perceive the homeless pets, some pass them off as dangerous or annoying. Brenden Monda, returning from the military, made Havana her home, settling on farm land previously acquired by his family. About three weeks in, Monda’s…
The last meeting of the Havana Town Council prompted at-time heated discussion between council members on whether or not an update of the town’s charter was needed – the charter update in particular would be related to the circumstances under which the council could remove a fellow council member from their seat. In February, Havana…
The Havana History & Heritage Society will host its 3rd annual “Cigar Day” celebration on Saturday, April 1, at the Shade Tobacco Museum in Havana. New this year is a session entitled “Cigars & Bourbon” featuring Corona Cigars owner and president Jeff Borysiewicz of Orlando discussing the historical relationship between fine cigars and quality bourbon….
During the last meeting of the Havana Town Council, two employees of the city were recognized by Havana’s American Legion Post 84 for their service to the community. The first, Don Harris, was not present at the meeting to receive his certificate of appreciation from the legion, but Town Manager Kendrah Wilkerson received the award…
With the arrival of warmer weather in March, lawns and gardens around Havana have brightened with blooms and new growth. The first day of Spring is Monday, March 20, but based on the green beauty of Havana’s lawn and gardens, it seems Spring has come early to Havana. Each month, the Havana Garden Club selects…
The Havana Volunteer Fire Department held its annual chicken pilau fundraiser on Thursday, March 2 at Havana Community Park. The event, which lasted from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., was organized as a drive-through, with customers lining up along Sixth Avenue East to receive their meals. For $10, supporters of the department received over a…
On Wednesday, February 22, the Havana Town Council met under an emergency meeting regarding the potential removal of a board member – DeCorkus Allen. According to documents listed on the Gadsden Clerk of the Court website, Allen had been arrested by officers with the Quincy Police Department on February 17 on charges related to felony…
In an electric atmosphere, 635 youth wrestlers from every pocket of Florida gathered near Orlando to battle for the chance to be named an IOF State Champion. Twenty-one of those wrestlers traveled from Tallahassee, competing for Grappling House Wrestling club, a local K-12 team that operates out of Titus Sports Academy. In the end, one…
Nearly 20 local vendors showed up to peddle their wares at the Havana Market on Saturday, February 25. The event was held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in front of the Shade Tobacco Museum on Second Street in downtown Havana. The market was organized and hosted by Jennifer Folsom of Jenny’s Soaps and Gifts,…
The Havana Public Library is hosting a series of classes entitled “Free online sources for Genealogy” from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Monday nights. The course, which is open to the public and free of charge, is divided into three parts, the first was on February 20, the second on February 27, and the…
