Lois Emily Watson Meeks Baker, age 89, of Westville, Florida passed away October 29, 2023, at her home.   She was born December 5, 1933, in Holmes County, Florida to the late Cyrus ‘Sie’ A. Watson and Lorena Larkin Williams.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles… Read More »

Otis ‘Reb’ Randall Martin, age 92, of Bonifay, Florida passed away November 1, 2023, at his home.   He was born October 29, 1931, in Bedford, Virginia to the late Ben Martin and Eva Updike Martin.   In addition to his parents, Reb was preceded in death by his wife, Frances T. Martin.   Reb… Read More »

The Chipley Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:30 PM. Agenda items will include but not limited to: review of current grant applications; discussion of mandated ethics training; and approval of Administrative Contract with Washington County Chamber of Commerce. CRA meetings are held in the first-floor conference room… Read More »

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Washington and Holmes counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Washington County: U.S. 90 Resurfacing from State Road (S.R.) 277 (Vernon Highway) to End of Four-Lane east of Chipley – Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Nov. 6 through Friday, Nov. 10 for paving… Read More »

Start Here- Get There. Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida celebrated Halloween 2023 on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 on the FPTC campus, as seen in Part 4 of these photos by students in the FPTC Digital Photography Program. If you are interested in Photography- from Street Photography and Headshots to Studio Models, from Sports… Read More »

The Pregnancy Center of Marianna, Florida held their annual ‘Run Baby Run’ 5k event on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Citizen’s Lodge, as seen in these photos by Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography student Diana Buchanan.      

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has implemented a Burn Ban effective immediately at the request of Fire Service Coordinator, Justin Leach. After consulting with the Florida Forestry Service, Mr. Leach made the recommendation because of burning hazards related to the environment, public health, and property under the current conditions. The ban will remain… Read More »

The City of Vernon, Florida City Council has called for a Special Meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023, as seen in the agenda (below). Special meeting 11062023

On November 2, 2023, Washington County School District principals, directors, and staff members, including Superintendent Joseph Taylor, met with the Washington County law enforcement officers and other first responders to take the first step in forming a Handle with Care program for the Washington County District students and families. Handle with Care is a program… Read More »

Don’t forget to set your clocks.   On this Sunday (November 5, 2023) at 2AM, clocks are turned backward 1 hour to 1AM.   Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on November 5, 2023 than the day before.   There will be more light in the morning and (hopefully) fewer excuses from… Read More »

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CST. This meeting will be held at the Washington County Board of County Commissioners Board Room, located at 1331 South BLVD, Chipley, FL 32428. This meeting is open to the public.

Just over a week before daylight saving time started for 2023, the Sunshine Protection Act, bills to permanently adopt daylight saving time, were reintroduced. That was two months ago. How are they doing? Well, in November 2023, we’ll still have to change our wall clocks by one hour and “fall back.” So if you’re not a fan of… Read More »

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated November 2. On this day, it is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit their living family members. Many people celebrate this day by visiting the graves of deceased loved ones and setting up altars with their… Read More »

Start Here- Get There. Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida celebrated Halloween 2023 on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 on the FPTC campus, as seen in Part 3 of these photos by students in the FPTC Digital Photography Program. If you are interested in Photography- from Street Photography and Headshots to Studio Models, from Sports… Read More »

Start Here- Get There. Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida celebrated Halloween 2023 on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 on the FPTC campus by hosting a visit from local Kindergarten students from Kate Smith Elementary School, as seen in Part 2 of these photos by students in the FPTC Digital Photography Program. If you are… Read More »