Chipley Christmas Fest set for December 1-2
News release courtesy of Chipley Christmas Fest The holiday season is upon us and the Chipley Christmas Fest is excited to be able to offer our full slate of beloved activities this year. This year’s schedule of events is presented by Tobacco Free Florida, Community South Credit Union, Chipley Physical & Aquatic Therapy, and Florida…
Chipley Garden Club announces November Yard of the Month award winner
On behalf of the City of Chipley, the Chipley Garden Club has awarded the November Yard of the Month to the DeBello family on Third Street. This area of Chipley is really “waking up” with Fall decorations, new residents, remodels, and fresh landscaping. If you see a home or business landscape within the city limits…
Chipley Garden Club stays busy during fall with community activities
The Chipley Garden Club has enjoyed a busy fall so far in 2023.  November began with the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the home of Gweneth and Wade Collins. The special guest of the day was Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District II Director, Sue Meyers, who thanked the group for attending…
Chipley Garden Club awards Yard of the Month for October
Kimberly Toole was awarded Yard of the Month for October by the Chipley Garden Club. “Toole’s home garden features an assorted palette of colors in a lovely border that wraps around her home,†the Garden Club said in a news release. “Toole will receive a beautiful certificate to commemorate the win.†The Garden Club announced…
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Governor appoints Deidre Pettis as Supervisor of Elections in Washington County
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Deidra Pettis as the new Washington County Supervisor of Elections on Friday, October 6. Pettis is an E911 Assistant for the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. She has been employed in public service for more than 15 years. Pettis attended Northwest Florida State College. The position became vacant when Carol…
Collin Breaux to lead News, Advertiser as editor
News veteran Collin Breaux has returned to the Florida Panhandle to oversee news coverage in Holmes and Washington counties. Breaux was named the new editor for the Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser in an announcement from parent company Kent Smith Group earlier today. Born and raised in the suburbs of New Orleans, Breaux…
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Orange Hill Baptist “Revival on the hill”
Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church will host a revival featuring Revivalist Rev. Freddie Roulhac, Pastor of Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, and Rev. Malcolm O. Nelson, Pastor of Orange Hill Missionary Baptist Church. This event takes place September 20-22 at 7 p.m. The address is 816 Sunday Road, in Chipley.
54th annual Wausau Possum Festival and Fun Day schedule of events
Wausau’s iconic Possum Festival and Fun Day will return this Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5. Here is the schedule of events: FRIDAY – August 4 Grace & Grit concert – 6 p.m. Possum King and Queen contest – 7 p.m. SATURDAY – August 5 Pancake breakfast at Masonic…
McCall wins Ward 2 seat in Chipley election
The results are in for the City of Chipley election for Ward 2. Cheryl Gainer McCall won 122 of the 215 votes cast with Incumbent Tommy Sasser bringing in 93. The Washington County News will have the full story on the election results on Wednesday.