Volunteers safely continue to serve
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful.”
When my grandmother became a widow, she moved from Jacksonville to Signal Mountain to be near …
Sheriff: Be wary of juvenile exploitation
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase of juveniles being exploited through the internet. Although the county is not deemed a hot spot for sexual exploitation or child …
Crooked River extends full moon climb hours
The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle will host a full moon lighthouse climb on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Because of a sell-out January event, this February climb has been extended …
Water War battle picks up Monday
Next week’s US Supreme Court hearing in Florida’s eight-year “water war” suit against Georgia is shaping up to be a real doozy.
Technically, the hearing is scheduled …
St. George Island native serves in Indian Ocean
A St. George Island native is serving aboard USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, a U.S. Navy Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base, deployed in the Indian Ocean.
Lt. Alek Hoffman, …
Lanark News: Join in healthy Zumba fun
Hi Y'all,
Hope that Valentine’s Day was a pleasant day for all of you. I saw this on Facebook on Valentines morning: “Today I just want to thank God for the gift of life. No …
Volunteers deliver seniors Valentine’s gifts
Last week, Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County (ECCC) participants were greeted at their door by ECCC volunteers with a Valentine balloon from the Tabernacle of Faith International …
Maxwell to hold Operation Green Light March 1-5
Clerk of Court Michele Maxwell is joining clerks of court throughout Florida in conducting the 2021 Operation Green Light, a driver license reinstatement event held annually to reduce the number of …
Soup and book sale Saturday in Carrabelle
The soup, bread, and book sale is planned for Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Carrabelle Library. Book sales will begin at 10 a.m. with food sales beginning at 11 a.m.
With health concerns …
My best friend: Remembering Thomas Edwin Loughridge
A rather formal sounding name. For me, he shall always be wise ol' Tom, which he humbly was. Our deep friendship spanning the past four years, so blessed in the time God gave us. Is one ever too …