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Volunteer tutors needed for literacy program

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz A literacy aid program that helps illiterate adults learn to read and write is seeking volunteers to tutor students. The program will be held in Vernon at 2808 Yellow Jacket Drive.  “We are in the throes of trying to bring in younger blood, especially tutors,” program president Mary Ann Pelletier said.  The program has…

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School district releases student enrollment numbers

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Student enrollment numbers for the Washington County School District were published as part of a report for a Nov. 13 school board meeting. Overall enrollment numbers as of Nov. 8, 2023, are lower than the level recorded in 2015. However, enrollment has fluctuated over the years. Depending on the particular year you look at,…

Fire services could return to Caryville 
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Fire services could return to Caryville 

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz After being dormant for an extended period, a fire department could be starting back up in Caryville. Retired Panama City firefighter Troy Cunningham proposed providing fire services in the town again during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Cunningham lives in Vernon and has run a couple of calls in Caryville. “I’ve…

Vernon Yellow Jackets nab win against Jefferson County

Vernon Yellow Jackets nab win against Jefferson County

On Friday, Oct. 20, the Vernon Yellow Jackets defeated Jefferson County by a score of 43-30.  Senior quarterback Ryan “Pooh” Scott got the Yellow Jackets a victory with two passing touchdowns and another three touchdowns on 196 yards rushing.  He also had an interception on an JCHS two-point conversion attempt. On defense, sophomores Hunter Dyer and…

1A District 2 District high school volleyball tournament kicks off in Vernon

Three local teams gear up for the 1A District 2 district volleyball tournament set to begin tonight, Oct. 16, at 6:00 p.m. in Vernon. In the opening match, Holmes County will face off against Vernon, marking the start of what is expected to be an action-packed tournament. The stakes are high, as the winner of…

Vernon High football celebrates homecoming with win

Vernon High football celebrates homecoming with win

Vernon High School celebrated Homecoming 2023 with a 24-8 come from behind win against the winless Graceville Tigers. Vernon attempted an onside kick to open the game that the Tigers recovered and marched down the field for the games opening score.   Vernon went on to hold Graceville scoreless for the rest of the game as…

Washington County Library applies for grants to expand and update Vernon and Chipley branches
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Washington County Library applies for grants to expand and update Vernon and Chipley branches

Dmoore@kentsmith.biz Expansion and updates could be coming to the Chipley and Vernon branches of the Washington County Public Library system in the form of two grants. The first grant is federal funds that are administered through the State of Florida Office of Broadband.The request is for $4 million, with the option to apply for $2…