My mid-year review
Now that Joe Biden and the Democrats are ensconced in Washington, the COVID pandemic is suddenly over. Red states that did not have as many Draconian laws imposed on them by their Republican leaders
Lanark shudders after murder-suicide
LANARK VILLAGE A 71-year-old Lanark woman was shot and killed in her home last week by a former boyfriend, who then turned the gun on himself. Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said an inquiry into the whereabouts of Francine Weeks began shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, when deputies, asked to do a…
Lanark shudders after murder-suicide
LANARK VILLAGE A 71-year-old Lanark woman was shot and killed in her home last week by a former boyfriend, who then turned the gun on himself. Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said an inquiry into the whereabouts of Francine Weeks began shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, when deputies, asked to do a…
Fauci needs to go, common sense needs to be invited in
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the 80-year-old, lifelong Washington
bureaucrat, has been wrong on COVID about as much as he has been right. Yet he projects
being wrong with the same conviction as when he
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…
Camp Gordon Johnston commemorates D-Day
Carrabelles 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…
Governor meets with meth task force
TALLAHASSEE Governor Ron DeSantis last week met the Capitol with sheriffs from 15 rural counties to discuss the methamphetamine epidemic which continues to plague the state’s rural populations. Franklin County Sheriff AJ Smith has spearheaded the creation of meth task force, and he led the meeting, which was joined by Gulf County Sheriff Mike…
Doctor’s orders
Dunn rallies GOP to take back House EASTPOINT – It would not be an apt description to say U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn served up red meat in a fiery speech to a hungry Republican audience last week. Rather, the three-term congressman in the sprawling 2nd District, that encompasses all or part of 19 North Florida…
Class of 2021 to define their legacy
The gymnasium was filled to the rafters Friday evening, but it wasn’t to cheer on an athletic contest. Rather, it was a pep rally for dedicated pupils, a spirit gathering for scholarship, as 62 members of the Class of 2021 strode across the stage to receive their diplomas from Franklin County High School. “The real…
FCHS seniors recognized with scholarships
The senior recognition night last week didn’t draw a huge crowd, and the number of scholarships were down over previous years. But the enthusiasm was strong. Guidance Counselor Melanie Copeland said the financial impact of COVID-19 on donors had cut into the number of scholarships. Still, based in large part on the financial total of…