6 planet parade to grace pre-dawn sky in August
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz In a rare astronomical event, six planets will appear to align in the sky near dawn, with three of…
Read MoreVernon looks to upgrade sewer, sprayfield facilities
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The City of Vernon has continued to move forward on a project intended to improve the area’s sewer and…
Read MoreWashington County set to conclude project celebrating Old Spanish Trail
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Historical Society and the Tourism Development Council (TDC) have completed the final phase of a three-year…
Read MoreFDOT undertakes study for State Road 20 reconstruction
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is embarking on a project development and environment (PD&E) study to explore the reconstruction…
Read MoreAnnual Flower Farm Tour Day returns to Vernon with exciting workshops and activities
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The much-anticipated third annual Flower Farm Tour Day is set to blossom in Vernon on Saturday, May 25, from…
Read MoreHigh school student arrested for displaying toy gun on school bus
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz A high school student in Washington County faces pending charges after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
Read MoreTourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreWashington County community debates placement of Verizon cell tower
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Some residents of Washington County are raising concerns over a proposed 160-foot Verizon cell tower on Worley Road, which…
Read MoreClay Walker, Jeff Bates to perform at 2024 Watermelon Festival
gvalcourt@kensmith.biz As summer approaches, excitement is mounting for the 68th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival–set to take place at Jim Trawick…
Read MoreLeisure Lakes Community Garden unveils plans for a fruit orchard
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Leisure Lakes Community Garden, led by Sharon Hobbs, recently hosted an open house and tree giveaway event–attracting over…
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