Washington County unveils plans for bicentennial celebration
KINSLEY COOKWashington County has now reached its bicentennial, which the Tourist Development Council (TDC) is excited to recognize and celebrate. The…
Read MoreWashington County Fire Department upgrades with new equipment
Washington County Fire Services is gearing up to utilize their newly purchased and delivered airpacks, face masks, and bottles. SCBAs,…
Read MoreVernon’s baseball field undergoes improvements
KINSLEY COOK | The News The beginning of February sets off Vernon High School’s 2025 baseball season. Whether the team…
Read MoreKatherine Steverson debuts book and celebrates neurodiversity
Katherine Steverson, a Washington County local, recently completed and published her first children’s book, Silas’ Way. She began the writing…
Read MoreVernon sets date for annual Christmas Bazaar
The festive season is here, and the Vernon Community Center is set to host the Vernon’s Hometown Christmas Bazaar on…
Read MoreCapturing grit and resilience: Local photographer travels for women’s rodeo event
In May of 2024, The Gritty Record photographer Lauren Martin began to focus on her interest in rodeo and horse…
Read MoreThe Berry Fair returns to Berry Hill Gardens
The Berry Hill Gardens and Magnolia Lace Salon & Boutique will host its second annual Berry Fair on November 23…
Read MoreA tribute to a life of courage and legacy : Chipley honors WWII veteran Marcel Albert
“Marcel was not fighting to just fight, he was fighting for freedom,” said French exchange officer, Lieutenant Colonel Alexandre Hamel.…
Read More60+ toys donated by VES first graders
Vernon Elementary School teacher Rachel Yates’ first-grade classroom recently wrapped up a successful toy drive during the month of October.…
Read MoreSecret Santa continues for the Arc Center
The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with peoplewith intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and serving…
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