Biden destroys nation – not Trump
October 10, 2023
If ever the pot called the kettle black, it’s “Biden: Trump aims to destroy nation.” (PNS News Journal, Sept. 20). Biden’s already “done a job” on our beloved America.
Collins will need all of his patience and skill to lead Milton
October 10, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: New Milton City Manager Scott Collins granted the Press Gazette an interview Oct. 4, his third day on the job.
He discussed changing his mind about the Milton job, first impressions of the wastewater treatment plant project, and how to improve the city council’s dysfunction. Please see that conversation elsewhere in this edition.
He discussed changing his mind about the Milton job, first impressions of the wastewater treatment plant project, and how to improve the city council’s dysfunction. Please see that conversation elsewhere in this edition.
Collins will need all of his patience and skill to lead Milton
October 2, 2023
News outlets have a fascination with the first 100 days of a new President’s administration; Scott Collins isn’t an elected executive, but what we wouldn’t have given to be a fly on his shoulder during his first 100 hours last week.
Milton gets a do-over
September 19, 2023
Spring is normally a time for new beginnings, but Autumn 2023 is shaping up to be a critical time in the City of Milton’s history.
If all goes as expected, Scott Collins will start his tenure as city manager on Oct. 2, replacing Randy Jorgenson, who retired Sept. 5.
If all goes as expected, Scott Collins will start his tenure as city manager on Oct. 2, replacing Randy Jorgenson, who retired Sept. 5.
Dear commissioners: Please support the alternative subdivision provision
September 12, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Commission is expected to approve the revised Land Development Code at a special meeting Monday.
With that in mind, we’d like to share some observations about one of the recurring themes of the last few months’ debates: the alternative subdivision provision.
With that in mind, we’d like to share some observations about one of the recurring themes of the last few months’ debates: the alternative subdivision provision.
Strong local newspapers create a strong community
September 5, 2023
The newspaper industry has been changing, or as we like to call it, evolving. Some newspapers have survived, and many haven’t. So how does a newspaper survive – thrive even?
We have some idea of what it takes. We have experienced growth even in the past year.
Go ye into all the world
September 5, 2023
If a poll were taken today, what would be the most important thing anyone could do? The older some of us get, the more we realize what is worth doing is preparing everyone for life after death, without a doubt?
Save Blackwater River urges City of Milton to move planned WWTP site
August 29, 2023
On Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a third Request for Additional Information to the City of Milton on the city’s permit application for the proposed wastewater treatment plant and disposal site known as the North Santa Rosa Regional Water Reclamation Facility.
One nation under God
August 14, 2023
God bless Rabbi Danow of Temple Beth El and Chabad Center, Pensacola Jewish Community. His attitude toward the vandals and unwillingness to retaliate are commendable! Shame on all anti Semites.
A free press must prevail
August 14, 2023
In a rare event, law enforcement raided a local newsroom in Marion, Kansas, carrying out equipment, computers, cell phones and files. They also raided the publisher’s and the owner’s home.
Apparently, the newspaper received a tip about a local restaurant owner’s drunk driving conviction. The paper chose not to publish any of the information.