Vernon submits audit report
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz The City of Vernon’s auditor finished the 2021-2022 audit and submitted it to the state on May 1. The…
Read MoreFlorida Panhandle Technical College hosts graduation ceremony
Loved ones, educators, and graduating students ready to enter the workforce filled First Baptist Chipley on Thursday, May 9, for…
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 MoreAnnual Flower Farm Tour Day returns to Vernon with exciting workshops and activities
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The much-anticipated third annual Flower Farm Tour Day is set to blossom in Vernon on Saturday, May 25, from…
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 MoreHigh school student arrested for displaying toy gun on school bus
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz A high school student in Washington County faces pending charges after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
Read MoreWFEC announces transition to centralized dispatching
Staff ReportWest Florida Electric is in the process of transitioning to centralized dispatching, warehousing, construction, maintenance, and repair. These transitions will…
Read MoreTourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreChipola Habitat for Humanity’s Carmen Smith gets new role with Habitat International
Special to the NewsCarmen Smith has been named as the new vice president, United States Affiliate Services, with Habitat for Humanity International. Smith…
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…
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