Vernon approves retroactive payments for admin staff
Diane M. MooreVERNON – Members of the Vernon City Council met in special session Thursday, September 30, to discuss retroactive pay of…
Read MoreEMS shortage impacting local agencies
WASHINGTON AND HOLMES COUNTIES – Imagine calling for an ambulance and being told one is not immediately available due to…
Read MoreChipley man arrested after fleeing from traffic stop
Staff ReportA motorcyclist was arrested on fleeing and eluding charges after leading Washington County deputies on a short pursuit on Thursday.…
Read MoreDestructive social media challenge hits local schools
A recent challenge made popular on social media has made its way to Holmes and Washington counties. Known as “The…
Read MoreDestructive social media challenge hits local schools
WMBBA recent challenge made popular on social media has made its way to Holmes and Washington counties. Known as “The…
Read MoreMinimum wage hike takes effect
Jim TurnerMinimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost this week. After just over 60 percent of voters…
Read MoreJudge blocks key parts of ‘sanctuary cities’ law
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE — More than two years after a fierce legislative debate, a federal judge on Tuesday blocked key parts of…
Read MoreState revamps COVID-19 rule for schools
TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to a need to “minimize the amount of time students are removed from in-person learning,” the Florida…
Read MoreWausau man jailed on theft and drug charges
WAUSAU – Washington County SheriffÂ’s Office Investigators served a search warrant on September 21, at 2020A Rogers Road, in Wausau.…
Read MoreHabitat hosts ribbon cutting for gazebo
CHIPLEY – Habitat for Humanity, The City of Chipley and the Washington County Historical Society came together to dedicate the…
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