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Camp Gordon Johnston addresses end of World War II

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit about the surrenders and war’s end in the Asia-Pacific and Europe-Mediterranean theaters of operations. This exhibit is on display at the museum through Saturday, Oct. 30. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. The museum and exhibit are open…

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Apalachicola Bay chamber wins two awards

On Sept. 23, the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals held their annual conference in Jupiter, which the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce attended via a live stream in during the annual Communications Awards ceremony. The awards consist of four categories – Public Relations, CVB Marketing Materials, Audio Visual Communications, and Membership Marketing Materials. This year…

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Native American drumming at Sunday’s full moon climb

The Crooked River Lighthouse will host a Full Moon Lighthouse Climb and Sacred Drum Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Carrabelle. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to see the natural surroundings of the St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising full Harvest Moon, also known…

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Carrabelle museums free on Saturday

Carrabelle’s three museums will open their doors free of charge this  Saturday Sept. 18 as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of boundless curiosity. This celebration honors museums that follow the example of the Smithsonian. In honor of this day, Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum, Carrabelle History Museum,…

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Crooked River hosts market Saturday

The Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting an outdoor Country Market this Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lighthouse Park, 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle. The open-air market, at the foot of the lighthouse, now features fresh herbs and veggies from the Lighthouse’s own garden! In addition, local vendors from the community…

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TDC mobile app scores a ‘Henry’

Franklin County has received the state’s highest tourism marketing award for the Florida’s Forgotten Coast mobile app. Visit Florida, the state’s marketing entity, presented the prestigious first place “Henry” award in the rural marketing category to the Franklin County TDC. Receiving the award at the annual Governor’s Conference in Hollywood. on Sept. 8, were Franklin…

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Apalach favorite son Humphries, FAMU champion, dies

Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D., under whose leadership Florida A&M University was named College of the Year, and who was a lifelong cheerleader and advocate for his alma mater, died Thursday, June 24 in Orlando. He was 85. The Apalachicola-born Humphries, a renowned scholar, charismatic, visionary, and innovative administrator and admired public servant, left a…

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Paint-out benefits FCS’ art department

The St. George Island Paint Out crossed the bridge in early May and brought 15 talented artists to Franklin County for a week of painting, teaching, art exhibits, painting demonstrations, Happy Hours and receptions. The St. George Island Paint Out Team of myself, Diane Bodenhamer, and Leslie Lewin are very appreciative of the community support…

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Camp Gordon Johnston commemorates D-Day

Carrabelle’s Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum is presenting a special exhibit commemorating D-Day open now through Wednesday, June 30. When Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942, it was for the purpose of training infantry divisions, including the US Army 4th Infantry Division, and their support units in amphibious warfare. This training and the…