Chipley Council approves dates for Council elections
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz An election date of Sept. 2–and Sept. 24, if necessary for runoffs–has been set for seats on the Chipley…
Read MoreVoter questions wanted for Voter’s Guide
Staff ReportWith the August 20 primaries approaching, political campaigns are well underway in Holmes and Washington counties. Kent Smith Group is…
Read MoreBenita Crittendon announces campaign for County Commission
Special to the NewsBenita Crittendon has announced her intention to run for the District 5 seat on the Washington County Board of County…
Read MoreChipley to pursue grants for law enforcement services
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Chipley is looking to outside funding to bolster police capabilities. The City Council authorized applying for…
Read MoreVernon submits audit report
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Vernon’s auditor finished the 2021-2022 audit and submitted it to the state on May 1. The…
Read MoreCounty looks to outside agency for help with building inspection services
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz With the rate of development and growth happening in Washington County, the County’s building department has its hands full…
Read MoreLibrary looks to assume Sunny Hills Community Center operations
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Public Library Director Renae Rountree has proposed the library handle operations for the Sunny Hills Community Center,…
Read MoreTourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreVision for Downtown Chipley further discussed during community meeting
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Ways to enhance Downtown Chipley and entice visitors and pedestrians to the area continued to be discussed during a…
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…
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