Vernon High School welcomes new boys’ basketball coach
AMBER PATINOVernon High School recently announced the hiring of Coach Jared Owen as the new head coach of the boys’ basketball…
Read MoreVernon’s Hunter Dyer signs with Baptist University of Florida
Vernon High School senior Hunter Dyer has committed to play baseball with Baptist University of Florida in Graceville. Dyer made it…
Read MoreVernon Rec hosts First Annual Youth Panfish Classic tournament
Ali MorelandThe Vernon Recreation Department held its 1st Annual Youth Panfish Classic on Saturday, April 11. The event was a free…
Read MoreCommunity gathers for Mark’s Hope Grief Support’s 1st Annual Butterfly Release
On Saturday, April 11, Mark’s Hope Grief Support hosted their 1st Annual Butterfly Release, honoring loved ones gone too soon.…
Read MoreWCSB approves referendum for November ballot, sets ELA textbook adoption hearing
The Washington County School Board (WCSB) met on Monday, April 13, recognizing student achievements, addressing enrollment trends, and advancing a…
Read MoreColor Splash Fun Run raises money for Chipley band uniforms
The Chipley Band Boosters hosted their 2026 Color Splash Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, bringing out runners and supporters to…
Read MoreBrief pursuit on Highway 77 leads to meth arrest
Staff ReportOn Sunday, April 12, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on…
Read MoreAARP Driver Safety Course coming to Washington County Council on Aging
The Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) will host an AARP Driver Safety Course on Wednesday, April 22, designed to…
Read MoreWashington County EMS reflects on a decade of progress under Sheriff’s Office
SKYLA CARTERWashington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Randy Truette recently outlined the department’s operational experience, recent advancements, and future priorities,…
Read MoreSunny Hills water system concerns discussed at county workshop
Ongoing concerns about water reliability and quality in Sunny Hills were discussed during the Thursday, April 9, Washington County Board…
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