Fire services could return to Caryville
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz After being dormant for an extended period, a fire department could be starting back up in Caryville. Retired Panama…
Read MoreMore lighting sought for Spanish Trail Playhouse parking lot
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported monthly lighting costs would be paid by the Chipley…
Read MoreChipley Council considers possibility of hiring CRA clerk
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Currently, Chipley Redevelopment Agency and Washington County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Maxwell tends to be busy. Some…
Read MoreFDOT solicits public input on SR 79 resurfacing project
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Florida Department of Transportation is gearing up to resurface a portion of State Road 79 in Washington and…
Read MoreBurn ban issued in Washington County
Staff ReportAs dry, windy conditions persist and the region continues to see no rain, a burn ban has been issued in…
Read MoreWashington County Commissioners approve land use changes for requested properties
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Board of County Commissioners signed off on a trio of land use changes–one allowing several residential…
Read MoreWashington County officials discuss possible credit line extension
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Attorney Matt Fuqua said he recently spoke with First Federal Bank of Florida about extending the county’s…
Read MoreWashington County officials look to continue fixing up Williams Road bridge
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Discussion on bids for replacing the wooden bridge on Williams Road–a remote dirt road–came up during a Washington County…
Read MoreChipley Council looks to create downtown entertainment district
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A downtown entertainment district is expected to be officially codified in Chipley. The Chipley City Council discussed an ordinance…
Read MoreGovernor 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…
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