Vernon looks to upgrade sewer, sprayfield facilities
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The City of Vernon has continued to move forward on a project intended to improve the area’s sewer and…
Read MoreWashington County Tourist Development Council looks to present lodge tax increase proposal on November ballot
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz A 2% increase in the tourism lodging tax for Washington County could be decided by voters during the general…
Read MoreContact info sought for Chipley High Class of 1964
Special to the NewsSixty years have passed since the Chipley High School Class of 1964 graduated and many of that class are looking…
Read MoreChipley’s Savannah Brannon and Grayson Commander make Troy University Provost List
Troy University has announced students who have been named to the Provost’s List for the spring semester and term 4…
Read MoreChipley PD looks to increase manpower to meet service needs
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz For at least 25 years, the Chipley Police Department has remained at approximately the same staffing level. However, as…
Read MoreWashington County set to conclude project celebrating Old Spanish Trail
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Historical Society and the Tourism Development Council (TDC) have completed the final phase of a three-year…
Read MoreFDOT undertakes study for State Road 20 reconstruction
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is embarking on a project development and environment (PD&E) study to explore the reconstruction…
Read MoreWashington County Board Chairman David Pettis: FEMA said to be in error on lack of reimbursement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As Washington County continues to not be reimbursed by FEMA for contractor work after Hurricane Michael, Board of County…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office: Child safely removed from Falling Waters sinkhole
Staff ReportA kid reportedly fell into a sinkhole at Falling Waters State Park over the Memorial Day weekend and was “safely…
Read MoreWashington County Public Library introduces summer program for kids
KINSLEY COOK Families looking for fun activities this summer can visit Washington County Public Library, which is hosting a variety…
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