Free meals to continue for all students in Holmes and Washington schools
AMBER PATINOStudents in both Holmes County and Washington County will once again receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026–2027 school…
Read MoreWCSD students explore STEM learning at Challenger Learning Center
Ali MorelandStudents from Vernon Elementary School (VES), Vernon Middle School (VMS), Kate M. Smith Elementary School (KMS), and Roulhac Middle School…
Read MoreFPL joins local councils on aging to support senior hurricane preparedness
Florida Power & Light (FPL) recently partnered with the Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) and the Holmes Council on Aging (HCOA) to distribute hurricane preparedness meal kits to local…
Read MoreWCCOA members take a scenic trip to explore Vernon’s history
Members of the Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) recently took a scenic trip to Vernon, where they toured the…
Read MoreChipley library project expands access to programs and facilities
Construction continues on a major expansion of the Washington County Public Library Chipley branch, and library leaders say the project…
Read MoreChildren’s health care provider challenges state over Medicaid rate change
Staff ReportA large children’s health care provider is challenging the state agency that oversees Medicaid, alleging it improperly reduced reimbursement rates…
Read MoreNo state fireworks ban, but Simpson recommends ‘responsible’ use
There won’t be a statewide fireworks ban for Independence Day, but Florida officials are urging residents and visitors to use…
Read MoreRibbon cutting celebrates historic landmark’s transformation into public gathering space
The City of Chipley along with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of the revitalized Historic…
Read MoreCounty designates Spanish Trail Playhouse as Local Arts Agency
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted Thursday, June 18, to adopt a resolution designating the Spanish Trail Playhouse…
Read MoreEmergency care reaches new heights in Washington County
SKYLA CARTERWashington County residents will soon have faster access to critical emergency care through a locally based air medical transport service,…
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