Vernon Elementary first graders surpass 5,000‑book reading goal
AMBER PATINOStudents in Rachel Yates’ first‑grade class at Vernon Elementary School (VES) recently surpassed an impressive milestone in the school’s Accelerated…
Read MoreCHS Boys Weightlifting makes history with first ever District Championship
Ali MorelandThe Chipley High School (CHS) Boys Weightlifting Team made school history by winning its first-ever Traditional Weightlifting District Championship, while…
Read MoreKMS fifth graders recognized in Florida Power & Light 4‑H Public Speaking Contest
Kate M. Smith Elementary School recently announced its 5th Grade Florida Power & Light 4‑H Public Speaking Contest winners. Ashlynn…
Read MoreRibbon cutting ceremony held at The Local Artisan in downtown Chipley
Downtown Chipley business The Local Artisan celebrated its official ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 16, marking the storefront’s addition to…
Read MoreLocal teachers recognized for advancing arts education through CRAA mini-grants
The Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) honored recipients of its 2025–2026 mini-grants from Holmes and Washington Counties on Thursday, April…
Read MoreChipley City Council advances drainage project funding, discusses code enforcement and comprehensive plan updates
The Chipley City Council met on Tuesday, April 14, where the council recognized May as Lupus Awareness Month, approved key…
Read MoreVernon High School welcomes new boys’ basketball coach
Vernon High School recently announced the hiring of Coach Jared Owen as the new head coach of the boys’ basketball…
Read MoreVernon’s Hunter Dyer signs with Baptist University of Florida
Vernon High School senior Hunter Dyer has committed to play baseball with Baptist University of Florida in Graceville. Dyer made it…
Read MoreAARP Driver Safety Course coming to Washington County Council on Aging
Staff ReportThe Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) will host an AARP Driver Safety Course on Wednesday, April 22, designed to…
Read MoreChipola Regional Arts Association awards 2025–2026 mini-grants to area teachers
The Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) has recently awarded 24 mini-grants for the 2025–2026 school year to teachers across Calhoun,…
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