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County commission approves additional line of credit

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved an additional $6 million line of credit on Thursday, Nov. 16, bringing the new overall credit line to $12 million. The credit line from First Federal Bank of Florida is being extended for the county since the county used its original line.  “There were two draws,”…

WCSO investigating early morning death
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WCSO investigating early morning death

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a death on Firetower Road, near Wausau. At 5:25 a.m. this morning a 911 call came into Washington County Communications Center regarding a female lying in the road on Firetower Road. Investigators are currently processing the scene as it is being treated as a homicide investigation. Sheriff…

Authorities on scene of shooting incident in Chipley
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Authorities on scene of shooting incident in Chipley

Authorities are on scene of a shooting incident that occurred at a residence on 4th Street in Chipley around 3 Thursday afternoon. According to Chipley Police, one person with a non-life threatening gunshot wound was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The shooter was on scene when police arrived and is cooperating with the…