WAVE coach Amos Spires honored at Special Olympics Gala
Staff ReportAmos Spires, a coach with the Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE) in the Washington County School District, was recently…
Read More‘Mortal Kombat’ Scorpion actor to hold anti-bullying workshop at Believe Martial Arts
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentmith.biz “Get over here!†So goes the famous battle cry of Mortal Kombat character Scorpion. For Nov. 16, martial artist…
Read MoreVernon pedestrian injured in vehicle fire
A 56-year-old pedestrian from Vernon was injured after attempting to extinguish a vehicle fire at the intersection of state roads…
Read MoreEmpty Stocking Fund reaches 40th anniversary
One of the Panhandle’s signature fundraisers is having a 40th anniversary this year. The Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund–based in…
Read MoreGrease Pro to open additional location in Chipley
A second Grease Pro location will open in Chipley. The new car care site will be on Main Street, across…
Read MoreDunn, other representatives introduce legislation bolstering drug coverage for rare diseases
A legislative bill allowing Medicare Part D and Medicaid to cover drugs for off-label for treating rare diseases has been…
Read MoreChipley-raised pharmacist receives Pharmacist of the Year award
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Theresa Tolle, a pharmacist who grew up in Chipley and now owns her own pharmacy, recently won the 2023…
Read MoreFlorida unemployment numbers released
The latest unemployment numbers for Florida are in. The September unemployment rate for Washington County was 3.5%. With a total…
Read MoreChipley Garden Club donates plants to kids
Elementary students recently got to exercise their green thumbs with some help from a local organization. Garden Club Youth Chair…
Read MoreNews, Advertiser to return to separate publications
CAROL KENT SMITHSTAFF REPORT Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser will be restored to separate publications as of November 1, parent…
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