The Secret Lives of Words: Ursula, Ursa Major, and a few other bears
Les Harrison’s recent column on Florida’s black bears (See Dec. 3 Times “Bears are Florida’s largest native mammal”) brought back a mix of memories. First I thought of …
Butts & Clucks to help greying hens, aging roosters
John Solomon, director of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, has announced a new twist to the fourth Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay at Battery Park in Apalachicola, to be held Jan. 21 …
The show must go on
Sunday afternoon was a time for a little theatre and a small audience braved the cool weather to take in a very funny set of skits performed outdoors.
With the Panhandle Players’ season …
You can’t catch me!
Tuesday night’s Gingerbread Holiday Celebration at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library was a great success, said librarian Caroline Kienzle. About 30 children were given holiday bags complete …
Key library to host gingerbread fun
While Santa is at the North Pole getting things prepped and ready for the holiday season, the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library is partnering with Trinity Episcopal Church and Bring Me A Book …
Help seniors combat loneliness and isolation
The Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County is asking for your assistance to combat the loneliness and isolation of older adults in our community.
Social contacts steadily decrease …
Lots of ways to give seniors hope
Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County announces that there is a second batch of our signature "HOPE” candle. The first batch sold out quickly and you will want to get these …
Lantern Fest moved to Saturday after Thanksgiving
Due to the expected inclement weather this week, the Crooked River Lighthouse feels it is necessary to reschedule Lantern Fest.
Originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, the event will instead …
The ghosts walked at Chestnut
Editor’s note: Saturday night at Chestnut Cemetery was one of the most successful Ghost Walks ever. Overseen by the walk’s founder, Delores Roux, the event raised more than $2,100 for …