Gaston Road fire more than halfway contained
Diane M. MooreAccording to officials the Gaston Road Fire in New Hope is 60 percent contained after spreading to more than 150…
Read MoreCommissioners approve budget amendment for Supervisor of Elections
During their March 24 regular session meeting, Washington County Commissioners granted Supervisor of Elections Carol Rudd a budget amendment regarding…
Read MoreEye of Hope places Narcan stations in hopes of saving lives
A local organization is hoping their efforts will help save lives in the ongoing opioid abuse crisis. Eye of Hope…
Read MoreVernon Fire Department awaits new brush truck
Vernon-Fire Rescue is still without a brush truck nearly a year after the City placed an order for the much-needed…
Read MoreSafe rooms planned to protect those working during major disasters
Washington County emergency officials will soon have safe rooms to enter when major disasters come to call. The rooms will…
Read MoreVHS commemorates Black History Month
Vernon High School held its Black History Program Friday, Feb. 25, featuring guest speaker Kevin Edwards. Edwards, a Vernon native…
Read MoreVernon interim city clerk files sexual harassment complaint against councilman
Vernon Interim City Clerk Michelle Cross filed a formal complaint against a council member when Vernon City Council met in…
Read MoreNFCH offering ‘pop-up’ Covid service sites
Northwest Florida Community Hospital has recently been seen popping up in various places thanks to a State Rural Health Clinic…
Read MoreCinderella moments
Prom season is quickly approaching, but for some local students, finding the perfect dress can be as easy as shopping…
Read MoreWashington County to host Amnesty Day
Washington County will host Amnesty Day to collect household-quantity hazardous waste from 8 a.m. until noon, Saturday, March 12. For…
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