The Chipley, Florida City League Baseball and Softball teams have wrapped up their playoff games for state championship positions and again have captured the attention and admiration of local residents. The accomplishments of these players this season, despite the age of the players and the size of the community, are something both they and the… Read More »

The Chipley Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 3:30 PM. Agenda items will include but not limited to: Review applications for CRA Board membership; review grant applications; review FY 2023-2024 Budget. CRA meetings are held in the first-floor conference room at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 672… Read More »

Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida has announced that there are a few seats available for the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Driver’s License, to start on August 10, 2023, if you act today.   Get your Commercial Vehicle Driver’s License TODAY and get a well-paid career TOMORROW.   Take this student pathway to success by… Read More »

Señor Sushi and Grill, in the Washington Square, is located at 1414 Main Street (Hwy 77) in downtown Chipley, Florida, has experienced resounding success in the past six months, with a loyal clientele desiring fresh, authentic and made-to-order sushi and hibachi delicacies. Señor Sushi and Grill has tried several schedules over the past six months,… Read More »

Live Oak Baptist Church in Vernon, Florida will hold their annual ‘Back 2 School Bash’ on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 10AM to 1PM. Backpacks, dental/vision screenings, sports/school physicals, vaccines, vendors, food distribution, clothes giveaways and more will be featured, with the participation of many community partners.

Any male or female CHS student athlete that needs to get a physical for the 2023-2024 School Year please read.   This is for the ones that missed the free physical with Dr Berry at the end of May.   Pancare will be on campus at CHS Tue July 11 from 845-230 to offer a… Read More »

The Sneads, Florida Police Department is currently advertising for and seeking a full time police officer for immediate employment. Applicant must be Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer. Pick up applications and apply in person at Sneads Police Department, 2033 Third Avenue in Sneads, Florida.

ARC Underground, Inc. is currently looking for pipe layers as well as general laborers for immediate employment. Must be willing to work in the heat, have dependable transportation and no experience necessary, as ARC is willing to train. Contact Andy at 850-258-3987 for more information or to apply.

On Friday, July 7, around 6:30 p.m., deputies saw Brandie Burdette walking towards Preacher Street in Marianna.   Deputies knew Burdette had a federal warrant for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine.   Deputies arrested Burdette and she is being held on her federal warrant.   Burdette was being investigated in connection with Operation Agua Azul for… Read More »

Originally scheduled for July 10-12, 2023 from 3:30-6:30PM, Chipley, Florida High School Basketball Coach Dwight Kennedy has announced the 2023 Summer Basketball Camp, will now be held on July 26-28, 2023, from 3-6PM. Open to ages 13 and under, players may be from Washington County or anywhere in the surrounding areas. More information call 850-326-5062… Read More »

Billy (Bill) Ray Giddiens passed away peacefully at his home in Chipley FL June 23, 2023. He was born February 24, 1939 in Panama City FL to Nellie Everitte and Christopher Giddiens. Bill joined the United States Navy at an early age, retiring from the Navy in 1977.  He then pursued a career with the… Read More »

Clarence Eugene “Gene” Halley Jr., age 77, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center.  He was born on June 20, 1946 in Alliance, FL to the late Clarence Eugene Halley Sr. and Ruby Bozeman Jackson. Gene attended Florida State University and graduated with a… Read More »

When hearing of the need for software at Florida Panhandle Technical College in the Digital Video Technology and Television Production Technology programs, Washington County School Board Member Cheryl Williams immediately offered to purchase the software, as a matter of face offering to purchase multiple copies of the required programs, enabling several students to complete the… 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, July 10 and Thursday, July 14 for… Read More »

On July 6, 2023, investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotics investigation that led to the purchase of approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine and fentanyl pills from an individual identified as Vickie Nichols of Westville, FL.   Undercover investigators were able to meet with Nichols at her residence on Cypress Street in… Read More »