Thomas Register announces candidacy for superintendent position
Special to the NewsThomas Register has officially announced his candidacy for Washington County Superintendent of Schools. “I am excited to announce my candidacy…
Read MoreChipley High School celebrates Black History Month
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Musical and dance performances, recognition of college alumni, and a motivational speech were part of Chipley High School’s Black…
Read MoreYouth Fair gives kids chance to show off livestock
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Ag Center was filled with kids, spectators, and swine on May 2. A swine show kicked…
Read More$62K settlement paid to former Vernon City Clerk
CAROL KENT SMITHCkent@kentsmith.biz The City of Vernon reached a $62,500 settlement with former City Clerk Tracy Walker in a lawsuit first filed…
Read MorePotential for adverse weather expected this weekend
Staff ReportA threat of “severe weather” is possible in the area from Friday night into early Saturday night, according to the…
Read MoreCounty looks to request funding for road work
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County will request money from the state to pave and resurface roads under the Florida Department of Transportation’s…
Read MoreChamber Banquet recognizes business community award winners
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Smiles, suits, dresses, masks, and awards were part of the celebration held during the annual Washington County Chamber of…
Read MoreNew gazebo coming to Vernon Town Square
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Currently, visitors to Vernon Town Square by City Hall and the library don’t have a gazebo to rest under…
Read MoreSchool District receives nearly $400k in workforce development funding
Washington County School District is receiving grant funding from the state to assist programs focused on cloud computing and virtualization,…
Read MorePanama City woman, infant killed in multi-vehicle crash
A 25-year-old woman and eight-month-old girl from Panama City died Monday, Feb. 26, after a collision involving four vehicles on…
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