Washington Co. Board of Commissioners to hold ‘shade’ meeting today
CAROL KENTCHIPLEY – Washington County Commissioners are expected to recess from regular session today, Thursday, July 13, to hold a “shade…
Read MoreCommissioners talk fire department woes
Diane M. MooreFire departments were a hot topic when the Washington County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on June…
Read MoreCommissioners disagree on Wheeler contract
The extension of a contract with Wheeler Emergency Management Contractors was the sole item on the agenda when the Washington…
Read MoreDeSantis enters race, vows to ‘get the job done’
Jim TurnerGov. Ron DeSantis made his White House bid official Wednesday, announcing a 2024 presidential run in an online discussion with…
Read MoreFire departments in dire need of volunteers
Washington County’s fire departments are in critical need of volunteers to fill their rosters with people who want to help…
Read MoreCitizen calls for county commission chairman’s resignation
Chairman Tray Hawkins had his resignation called for by a citizen during the non-agenda portion of the Washington County Board…
Read MoreCity reaches tentative lease agreement for new tap house, food truck pad
Chipley City Council voted 4-1 in the April 11 meeting to approve a lease for parking spots in the city…
Read MoreGrants bring new equipment to fire departments
Residents in the south end of Washington County can feel a little safer thanks to equipment recently purchased with grant…
Read MoreLions, tigers and bears … not in Washington County: Commissioners reviewing plans for possible drive-through safari park
A special exemption to operate an animal safari park on two parcels of land designated agriculture/silviculture was approved by the…
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