Vernon looks to upgrade sewer, sprayfield facilities
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The City of Vernon has continued to move forward on a project intended to improve the area’s sewer and…
Read MoreWashington County Tourist Development Council looks to present lodge tax increase proposal on November ballot
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz A 2% increase in the tourism lodging tax for Washington County could be decided by voters during the general…
Read MoreFDOT undertakes study for State Road 20 reconstruction
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is embarking on a project development and environment (PD&E) study to explore the reconstruction…
Read MoreWashington County Board Chairman David Pettis: FEMA said to be in error on lack of reimbursement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As Washington County continues to not be reimbursed by FEMA for contractor work after Hurricane Michael, Board of County…
Read MoreCounty to temporarily use contractor for building inspections
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As the Washington County municipal government looks to find a permanent in-house person for the role, they will temporarily…
Read MoreChipley community members discuss unregulated halfway home
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Members of the Chipley community talked about a home in the area they say has been operating as an…
Read MoreChipley Redevelopment Agency discusses parking in downtown area
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Members of the Chipley Redevelopment Agency (CRA) discussed parking needs and concerns in the downtown area during a meeting…
Read MoreVernon firefighters to train in rescue diving
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Five firefighters with the City of Vernon will undergo rescue diving training at a total cost of $2700. The…
Read MoreFDOT responds to Chipley inquiries on road projects
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Chipley recently asked the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) about issues with several road projects, answers…
Read MoreWashington County Commissioners give conditional approval for Worley Road Verizon tower
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Following months of public back-and-forth discussion, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) signed off on a 160-feet…
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