County looks to outside agency for help with building inspection services
Collin Breaux[email protected] 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 VALCOURT[email protected] 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
[email protected] 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
[email protected] 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
[email protected] 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
[email protected] Ways to enhance Downtown Chipley and entice visitors and pedestrians to the area continued to be discussed during a…
Read MoreWashington County community debates placement of Verizon cell tower
[email protected] Some residents of Washington County are raising concerns over a proposed 160-foot Verizon cell tower on Worley Road, which…
Read MoreNew Dollar General Market opens in Chipley
[email protected] The new Dollar General Market location in Chipley at 1334 Jackson Avenue is now open. “Dollar General’s DG Market…
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