Articles by LOIS SWOBODA
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New clinic brings big smiles to county
Everyone was smiling Dec. 5 when the Franklin County Health Department Dental Clinic opened its doors. “This is a wonderful day,” said Carrabelle Mayor Curley Messer. “I’ve fought ma... READ MORE
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FCSWA embarks on two-pronged mission
The Franklin County Seafood Workers Association has been busy, moving forward last week on a proposal to address environmental problems plaguing Apalachicola Bay while also working to or... READ MORE
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Crum lays claim to Carrabelle property
A Carrabelle man claims to own several downtown properties. At the Dec. 6 Carrabelle city meeting, Johnnie Crum told commissioners he has documents proving he owns the Fourth Street ... READ MORE
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Carrabelle sports a buoyant holiday glow
Carrabelle’s annual Holiday on the Harbor and Boat Parade of Lights was dazzling as usual. The night was clear and warm as happy people mingled in the street to celebrate the holiday... READ MORE
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Island lights twinkle for Santa
There was a nip in the air and everyone was smiling as Santa arrived on his traditional island transport a bright red fire truck to match his suit. Numbers were down for this year’s ... READ MORE
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Commissioners honor Doris Pendleton
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Bears, bears everywhere
This is a bumper year for acorns, and with acorns come hungry bears. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission bear biologist Adam Warwick said it is by far the busiest seaso... READ MORE
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Home for the holidays Bear cub on the mend after mishap
A bear cub injured by an automobile is back with his family and doing fine. Last week, an article in the Apalachicola and Carrabelle Times entitled “Bears, bears everywhere” featured... READ MORE
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Rudolph’s worst nightmare
The Oxendines of Carrabelle have a Christmas decoration that’s one of a kind. Its six feet tall and weighs 1,000 pounds and no tree died to create it. But a whole passel of deer ... READ MORE
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The owl and the Christmas tree
There are all kinds of Christmas gifts. Karen Bush got a unique one a few years ago. One bright December night, she was driving home from a visit with her mother in Atlanta. She had ... READ MORE
