Local SNAP recipients can seek benefits for hurricane-related food loss
AMBER PATINOResidents in Holmes and Washington counties who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and lost food due to Hurricane…
Read MoreCommunity effort preserves school food during extended Vernon outage
A group of volunteers from local fire departments, the Florida Air National Guard, and school food service partners helped save…
Read MoreWashington County issues debris pickup guidelines following Hurricane Isaias
Staff ReportThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) has issued a reminder for residents to properly separate and place storm-related…
Read MoreCountry Oaks Volunteer Fire Department Awarded $10,000 State Farm Grant
GARRETT VALCOURTThe Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department has received a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program,…
Read MoreWashington County approves extension for Industrial Park grant project
SKYLA CARTERWashington County commissioners approved an 18-month extension Monday, October 5, for a grant-funded project at the county industrial park. The…
Read MoreVernon council moves to reopen community tennis courts, addresses city facilities and operations
Public access to Vernon’s newly completed tennis courts dominated discussion during an October 5 special meeting of the Vernon City…
Read MoreCottondale man arrested after traffic stop leads to discovery of meth, firearms
A Cottondale man was arrested Monday evening after a traffic stop in Washington County led deputies to the discovery of…
Read MoreChipley man sentenced to 30 years for 2024 manslaughter
A Chipley man convicted of manslaughter with a firearm in connection with a 2024 fatal shooting was sentenced Tuesday to…
Read MoreLocal seniors enjoy wildlife, fellowship at Wakulla Springs
Seniors with the Washington County Council on Aging recently enjoyed a day trip to Wakulla Springs, where they took a…
Read MoreChipley Woman’s Club raises funds for Salvation Army program
The Chipley Woman’s Club recently presented an $800 donation to the Salvation Army Domestic Violence Unit following a successful online…
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