County seeks public input for flooding vulnerability assessment
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: The March 26 meeting was rescheduled after the publication of this story. A public meeting will be…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners continue to discuss delay in FEMA reimbursement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Chairman David Pettis and County Administrator Jeff Massey will handle task orders for…
Read MoreNew EMS center opens in Wausau
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As Washington County continues to see growth and development, particularly at the south end, a new EMS center recently…
Read MoreNew gas station, convenience store opens in Vernon
People driving in Vernon now have a new option if they need to fill up on gas and stop for…
Read More$62K settlement paid to former Vernon City Clerk
CAROL KENT SMITHCkent@kentsmith.biz The City of Vernon reached a $62,500 settlement with former City Clerk Tracy Walker in a lawsuit first filed…
Read MoreChamber Banquet recognizes business community award winners
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Smiles, suits, dresses, masks, and awards were part of the celebration held during the annual Washington County Chamber of…
Read MoreOpportunity Florida Quail Calcutta brings together community over bird hunt, dinner
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Over a brisk but sunny two-day period, hunters got to shoot quail and pheasant at Hard Labor Creek Plantation…
Read MoreSchool District receives nearly $400k in workforce development funding
Staff ReportWashington County School District is receiving grant funding from the state to assist programs focused on cloud computing and virtualization,…
Read MoreVernon Garden Club plants trees at post office in honor of current, past members
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Given she worked there for 30 years and even served as the postmaster at one time, Pam Shores Cates…
Read MorePlanting a seed: OHE Spring Garden and Lawn class promotes education, next generation of gardeners
Ckent@kentsmith.biz It was standing room only as Orange Hill Express (OHE) in Chipley hosted its annual Spring Garden and Lawn…
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