Author: Linda Ann McDonald (Page 1 of 5)

Wayne Torbert’s ‘The Young Cadet’ is about Battle of Natural Bridge

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Wakulla County Historical Society presented as its program last week Wayne Torbert, author of the novel “The Young Cadet” about the Civil War Battle of Natural Bridge.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

On Feb. 8th, 2025, my 94-year-old father, Joseph Ivan Marti, passed away in the home I grew up in, in Kissimmee.
My best friend, Pamela Kay Sapp, who is a home health nurse, always faithfully answered my phone calls with hospice related questions and concerns while walking me through the end-of-life stages with Dad.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Ducks Unlimited Spring Event was held on Saturday, March 1, at the 3Y Ranch.
Since 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved over 16 million acres of waterfowl habitat across North America. Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Wakulla Christian Coalition held the National African American Read-In at Palaver Tree Theater on Sunday, Feb. 16.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Sopchoppy city commission held a workshop to weigh its options on whether to take over the historic Sopchoppy School.
City commissioners listened to views from citizens at the workshop, held Monday, Jan. 27.

Wakulla County Public Library hosted a R.E.A.D. to the Dogs event on Saturday, January 25th

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Wakulla County Public Library hosted a R.E.A.D. to the Dogs event on Saturday, January 25th.

The birds have a new, larger house at the library

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

When visiting the Wakulla County Public Library, visitors are greeted by chickens that call the library their home.

BY LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Jake Pigott Memorial American Legion Post 114 hosted a Welcome Home Ceremony honoring Vietnam Veterans at the Wakulla County Library on Saturday, Jan. 18.