Asphalt plant curbed after commission denies land use change
Diane M. MoorePlans to build an asphalt plant were flattened when the Washington County Board of County Commissioners upheld the Planning and…
Read MoreScottish Festival and Highland Games returns Saturday
The Chipley Presbyterian Church Scottish Festival and Highland Games and Kirkin o The Tartans will be held Saturday, Nov. 19…
Read More3rd BBQ in the Pines served up good food, fun for festival goers
Jennifer RichWhere there was smoke, there was delicious barbecue in the making at the Washington County Chamber of Commerces 3rd BBQ…
Read MoreHolmes and Washington schools honor veterans
Students at Holmes and Washington County schools celebrated the men and women who have served their country in honor of…
Read MoreHealth department: RSV cases are on the rise
Special to the NewsThe Florida Department of Health in Holmes and Washington Counties are monitoring an above-average number of cases of respiratory syncytial…
Read MoreFamily seeks answers in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things a family can experience, but imagine not…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicole could bring rainfall, wind gusts
Staff ReportTropical Storm Nicole may bring up to an inch-and-a-half of rain and maximum wind gusts up to 35 mph to…
Read More2022 Florida General Election: Over 80 percent of Washington County voted red
The 2022 General Election results are in. Republican candidates captured the support of over 80 percent of Washington County voters…
Read MorePedestrian killed in hit-and-run incident Sunday night
Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run incident that left a 65-year-old Vernon man dead late Sunday night.
Read MoreHealth Department warns of active flu season, encourages flu vaccination
The Florida Department of Health in Gulf and Franklin Counties reported beginning to see an increase in influenza-like illness visits.…
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