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Washington County Commissioners give conditional approval for Worley Road Verizon tower

[email protected] Following months of public back-and-forth discussion, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) signed off on a 160-feet Verizon cell tower going up on Worley Road–provided the tower…

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School family event brings together community

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The Washington County School District held a We Are Community family fun event on May 4 from 10 a.m. -noon at Vernon High School. The event was held to help…

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Chipley’s Phillip Brown named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Dean’s List

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Phillip Brown of Chipley has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2024 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned…

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Fitzhugh Carter Foundation enhances athletics at Chipley High School

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The Fitzhugh Carter Foundation has donated to athletics at Chipley High School to fund golf balls for the golf team and new helmets and game balls for the softball team…

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Bus driver discusses his experience with student gun arrest

By COLLIN BREAUX

[email protected] Recently, a high school student in Washington County was arrested after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school bus. The bus driver at the time, Dakota Tindell, spoke…

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High school student arrested for displaying toy gun on school bus

By Garett Valcourt

[email protected] A high school student in Washington County faces pending charges after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school bus. At around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, the…

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Chipley police arrest Florida resident on way to Sol Fest for alleged drug possession

By Staff Report

While on his way to the electronic dance music festival Sol Fest in nearby Ponce de Leon, a New Port Richey man was arrested by the Chipley Police Department in…

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Farm advocates address FWC about chronic wasting disease

Posted on March 14, 2024

By Carol Kent

[email protected] Local agricultural advocates recently addressed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision (FWC) regarding concerns and suggestions regarding chronic wasting disease (CWD). Holmes and…

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Washington County Public Library to receive grant funding for facility expansion

Posted on February 2, 2024

By Staff Report

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced Friday, Feb. 2, the Washington County Public Library will receive nearly $4 million to expand their existing facility. The grant…

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Roulhac Middle’s Nancy Holley named Florida TaxWatch Middle School Principal of the Year

Posted on January 29, 2024

By COLLIN BREAUX

[email protected] When Roulhac Middle School Principal Nancy Holley found out she was named the Florida TaxWatch Middle School Principal of the Year late last year,…

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Senior citizens get firsthand access to resources during Senior Expo

By COLLIN BREAUX

[email protected] Senior citizens got to get their blood pressure checked, meet face-to-face with representatives from Northwest Florida Community Hospital and other resources, and get popcorn…

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Rex Lumber celebrates a long period of workplace safety

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On Monday, April 29, Rex Lumber in Graceville celebrated reaching 1000 days with no lost time for injuries. “This is the second time Graceville has…

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Rogers Insurance Agency celebrates 50th anniversary with community get-together

By COLLIN BREAUX

In recognition of being a local business anchor for 50 years, Rogers Insurance Agency invited the public to celebrate the occasion at the train depot…

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