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WWII museum explores The Mighty Eighth 

The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the wartime bravery and sacrifice of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth, on display throughout August. Admission free. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. For more info,…

Martinas celebrate platinum wedding anniversary
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Martinas celebrate platinum wedding anniversary

Happy 70th wedding anniversary to Bill and Burnell Martina.  Bill Martina and the former Burnell Brock were married on August 1, 1954 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Apalachicola by Father Robert O’Sullivan. They have five children, Monica Lemieux (Leslie), Marcia Johnson (Robbie), Janice Hicks (Billy), Kenneth Martina (Glenda), and Kevin Martina (Patty). They have…

WWII museum honors The Mighty Eighth
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WWII museum honors The Mighty Eighth

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the heroic history of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth.  A collection of artifacts will help portray the bravery and sacrifice of the Mighty Eighth.  This exhibit will be on display until Saturday, August 31. The museum…

Gulf-Franklin to host ‘Student Services: After Hours’ Tuesday
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Gulf-Franklin to host ‘Student Services: After Hours’ Tuesday

Gulf Coast State College is hosting its “Student Services: After Hours” event for Fall 2024 registration this Tuesday, July 30. Formerly known as “Super Saturday,” this event is for prospective students interested in attending GCSC and current students ready to register for classes. The application fee is waived for all new students at this event….

Six area students complete IMPACT orientation at Troy
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Six area students complete IMPACT orientation at Troy

Six students from Franklin and Gulf counties have completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2024 semester at the Troy, Alabama campus. Avery Pharr, of Apalachicola; Mary Farrell and Kaimyzha Larry, each from Port St. Joe; and Samuel Hunter, Preston Stacy and Jackson Taunton, all of Wewahitchka, are among…

Dance finale wraps up CME summer camp
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Dance finale wraps up CME summer camp

Exuberant dancing, and rousing drumming highlighted the finale Friday evening of the Community Moving Education’s five-week summer camp. Held at the Armory, the choreography and its costuming punctuated a camp season for about 15 young people, now in its third year. Founded by French Haynes, who worked as a dancer, English and special needs teacher,…