News, Advertiser to return to separate publications
CAROL KENT SMITHSTAFF REPORT Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser will be restored to separate publications as of November 1, parent…
Read MoreMargaret Riley is a small town treasure
By Carol Kent One of my favorite things about both Holmes and Washington counties is that in a world so…
Read MoreSAO: No probable cause in allegations of incident at Cypress Spring
CAROL KENTckent@kentsmith.biz The State Attorney’s Office has determined probable cause does not exist to file criminal charges regarding an altercation…
Read MoreFPL donates $6K to expand senior meal program
Washington County Council On Aging (COA) received a much-needed boost to serve more senior citizens needing to enroll in its…
Read MoreBixby retires from USPS
United States Postal Service employee Raymond Bixby made one last round on his Chipley route last week before retiring as…
Read MoreChipley store identified as illegal gambling site
A Chipley convenience store is the subject of an illegal gambling investigation. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), Division of…
Read MoreWashington Co. Board of Commissioners to hold ‘shade’ meeting today
CHIPLEY – Washington County Commissioners are expected to recess from regular session today, Thursday, July 13, to hold a “shade…
Read MoreOPINION | Kent: Returning community news to Holmes and Washington counties
What to expect in the months ahead Call me Tom Brady. After two “retirements†from the realm of journalism, July…
Read MoreSheriff Tate responds to viral video
HOLMES COUNTY – A TikTok video capturing a portion of an encounter between aWashington County man and Holmes County Sheriff…
Read MoreWausau unveils first dedicated fire station
Wausau Fire and Rescue has long been locally referred to as Home of the Renegades. The department celebrated a new…
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