Washington County officials look to continue fixing up Williams Road bridge
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Discussion on bids for replacing the wooden bridge on Williams Road–a remote dirt road–came up during a Washington County…
Read MoreWashington County receives $3.4 million grant from state
Staff ReportWashington County was one of nine rural communities that will receive significant funding through the Florida Small Cities Community Development…
Read MoreWashington County School District prepares for new voluntary pre-kindergarten center
COLLIN BREAUX cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As emphasis continues on preparing children for education at younger ages in Florida and across the country,…
Read MoreUF/IFAS Extension collects food pantry donations through county competition
STAFF REPORT The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension office is gathering donations for the less…
Read MoreMargaret Riley is a small town treasure
CAROL KENT SMITHBy Carol Kent One of my favorite things about both Holmes and Washington counties is that in a world so…
Read MoreWashington County road gets a name after 30 years
DIANE M. MOOREdmoore@kentsmith.biz A Washington County road received a name after 30 years of being nameless. During a recent Washington…
Read MoreThe search for the greatest scarecrow is over
NAN THOMPSONNthompson@kentsmith.biz Chipley was invaded by scarecrows on a Saturday morning.Not just any scarecrow but scarecrows made by locals, old…
Read MoreTeen 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…
Read MoreWashington County Commission selects multiple contractors for emergency management services
COLLIN BREAUX cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Rather than one firm, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners selected three contractors to handle emergency…
Read MoreCaryville residents arrested for burglary
Staff report The burglary of a barn resulted in the arrest of Brandon Lee Charles Thomas and Jessica Lynn Parrett…
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