High school student arrested for displaying toy gun on school bus
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz A high school student in Washington County faces pending charges after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
Read MoreWFEC announces transition to centralized dispatching
Staff ReportWest Florida Electric is in the process of transitioning to centralized dispatching, warehousing, construction, maintenance, and repair. These transitions will…
Read MoreTourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz 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
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz 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
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz 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
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz 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
While 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
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz 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…
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