Margaret Riley is a small town treasure
By Carol Kent One of my favorite things about both Holmes and Washington counties is that in a world so…
Washington County road gets a name after 30 years
DIANE M. [email protected] A Washington County road received a name after 30 years of being nameless. During a recent Washington…
The search for the greatest scarecrow is over
NAN [email protected] Chipley was invaded by scarecrows on a Saturday morning.Not just any scarecrow but scarecrows made by locals, old…
Teen driver dies in vehicle crash on Collins Road
STAFF REPORT A 17-year-old male driver is dead after he lost control of his vehicle while traveling eastbound on Collins…
Washington County Commission selects multiple contractors for emergency management services
COLLIN BREAUX [email protected] Rather than one firm, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners selected three contractors to handle emergency…
Caryville residents arrested for burglary
Staff report The burglary of a barn resulted in the arrest of Brandon Lee Charles Thomas and Jessica Lynn Parrett…
State to step up testing for deer disease
Jim Turner News Service of Florida Some deer killed during two popular hunting days in December must be tested for…
Washington County looks to spruce up Dumajack Road
By Collin Breaux [email protected] A backroad off State Highway 77 in Washington County that links to Deading Road will get…
Washington County looks to tighten up regulations for ‘dangerous’ dogs
By Collin Breaux [email protected] The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is considering an animal control ordinance amendment that would…
SAO: No probable cause in allegations of incident at Cypress Spring
CAROL [email protected] The State Attorney’s Office has determined probable cause does not exist to file criminal charges regarding an altercation…