In May, the City of Sanford and residents celebrated the opening of the city’s first community garden on the green space across French Avenue from Sanford Middle School. With the opening of this...
Centennial Forum: Take advantage of opportunities for free speech As one of the writers in the Centennial Forum the past 12 months, I have learned a lot from the voices of other writers. For example, one of the other Forum columnist, Amy Lockhart, has earned my...
NITE OWL: Swamp House is the place to forget about your cares The Nite Owl has taken to the river. One of the greatest assets we have in this area is the beautiful and wonderful St. Johns River. One of only a few rivers that runs north and the longest river ...
GENEVA TRAILS: Now is the time to learn about the election issues The Geneva Citizens Association is sponsoring a “one-stop shopping” experience for residents to learn about candidates running for office in our county, state and U.S. districts. Mark your calenda...
GENEVA TRAILS: Summer In Geneva buzzes with activity Small towns are sometimes lazy in the summer but Geneva seems busier than ever this July. Thanks to everyone who attended the fantastic Fourth of July parade and festival and to divine providence ...
Editor, It seems that this Fourth of July there was no shortage of disasters to worry about. We have a big oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, big government deficits, high unemployment and the threat...
Another wonderful Independence Day was celebrated in Geneva this year, one full of joy, inspiration and memories. Each year the Geneva parade and festival brings a blend of solid tradition plus som...
Historic figures are persons whose deeds live on long after they have gone. In Sanford there are many such figures. Prominent among them is the recently departed Douglas Stenstrom. He was a person...
Happy birthday, USA! Chance has afforded me the opportunity of being the Centennial Forum writer for the Independence Day edition of the Herald. Those who know I am not a U.S. citizen will perhaps...
Editor, Some say that speeding is not an issue along the Lake Monroe waterfront. Put an officer on Seminole Boulevard every day for a month and we would make up for the city budget deficit. I wal...