Tourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURT[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
Collin Breaux[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…
Read MoreChipley police arrest Florida resident on way to Sol Fest for alleged drug possession
Staff ReportWhile on his way to the electronic dance music festival Sol Fest in nearby Ponce de Leon, a New Port…
Read MoreWashington County celebrates National Day of Prayer
[email protected] The faithful showed up at the Washington County Courthouse on Thursday, May 2, to sing and call out to…
Read MoreLibrary director discusses seasonal staffing needs
The Washington County Public Library is looking to hire a temporary summer page at the Vernon branch, as well as…
Read MoreFormer Planning Commissioner Al Keown recognized for longtime community service
[email protected] Al Keown served on the Washington County Planning Commissioner for 20 years. For his longtime community service, Keown was…
Read MoreFlorida Power & Light employees help clean up Whitewater Lake Campground
[email protected] Some employees with Florida Power & Light didn’t spend the workday on Wednesday, March 1, in an office or…
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