RMS student earns First Chair at FMEA All-State Band
AMBER PATINORoulhac Middle School (RMS) student Eli Langworthy recently traveled to Tampa to perform with the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA)…
Read MoreFlorida releases candy testing results under Healthy Florida First initiative
Staff ReportOn Monday, January 26, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new…
Read MoreFBC opens cold‑weather shelter as temperatures drop
With severe cold weather approaching, First Baptist Church of Chipley (FBC) is once again opening its doors to provide overnight…
Read MoreFirefighters sharpen extrication skills in department-wide training
Members of Washington County Fire Services from multiple departments came together on Saturday, January 24, for hands‑on advanced extrication training…
Read MoreVernon City Council hires public works positions
Ali MorelandThe Vernon City Council met Tuesday, January 20, to consider applications for open public works positions. At the January 5…
Read MoreThe Arc receives donation from Emerald Coast Hospice
The Arc of Washington-Holmes Counties recently received a $2,500 donation from Emerald Coast Hospice to support services for its consumers.…
Read MoreCommunity comes together to celebrate MLK’s legacy
Washington County marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of community celebrations, beginning with the annual MLK Day…
Read MoreWCBOCC meeting covers cell towers, Black History celebration, grants, and fire department concerns
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) met for their Thursday, January 15, regular meeting, addressing public hearings, Black…
Read MoreFlorida Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day with tree giveaway
Florida Forest Service celebrated Florida Arbor Day on Friday, January 16, by distributing a variety of tree species to members…
Read MoreWCSD holds annual district spelling bee
On Friday, January 16, the Washington County School District hosted the Annual District Spelling Bee in the WCSD School Boardroom,…
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