With daylight saving time right around the corner, most of the country is gearing up to have even more hours of daylight starting Sunday. But not everyone is set to spring forward. There are a few places, including Arizona and Hawaii, that do not observe the time change that will have hundreds of millions of Americans adjusting… Read More »
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley is suspending her bid for the Republican presidential nomination, according to CBS News sources familiar with the matter. Haley is to deliver remarks to the press Wednesday morning in Charleston, in her home state of South Carolina. The news comes just hours after former President Donald Trump won commanding victories across nearly… Read More »
Homework can be a pain, whether you’re still in school or not. No one likes doing homework every day. In fact it can be so stressful that can hamper learning rather than improve it. No Homework Day is here to save you from those long hours. It gives you just the excuse to do what… Read More »
New Floridians are in for a few surprises this Spring Pollen & Love Bugs- just a heads up. The pollen is serious- it will blanket anything left outside and it usually lasts 3-4 weeks. The Love Bugs will wreak havoc on our cars. They are slow, and they usually fly attached to each other, yes,… Read More »
National Sportsmanship Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of March every year. This day has been celebrated since 1991. The International Sports Institute first established National Sportsmanship day in order to promote good sportsmanship around the country and to set high standards for future generations of athletes. The objective of this day is to… Read More »
Washington County, Florida celebrated the annual Youth Fair on Saturday, March 2, as seen in Part 2 of these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College graduate Photography student Madison Ross.
If you have visited the Chipley, Florida City Hall or driven by lately and taken a good look at it, you probably noticed that the landscaping is out of date and overgrown. It is long overdue for a refreshing new look and, with Washington County’s 200th birthday coming up next year, it’s time for a… Read More »
Washington County, Florida celebrated the annual Youth Fair on Saturday, March 2, as seen in Part 1 of these images by Florida Panhandle Technical College graduate Photography student Madison Ross.
The City Council of Vernon, Florida held a Special Meeting on Monday, March 5, 2024, at 5:30PM, followed by the regular Monthly Workshop session, as seen in the video (below).
Clydie Mae Croft was born on February 6, 1942 in Chipley, Florida. She passed away at home after a lengthy illness surrounded by family on March 3, 2024. She loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents: Roy… Read More »
The City of Chipley Public Works Department will be closing a portion of 5th Street from Forrest Avenue to Wells Avenue on Thursday, March 7th at 8:00 a.m. for tree removal. We will update once the road is opened to thru traffic. Any questions please call Public Works @ 850-638-6346. All work is weather dependent and is subject to… Read More »
On March 4, we let our inner nerd out for National Grammar Day. The day was established in 2008 by Martha Brockenbrough, the founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar. The day’s motto is: “It’s not only a date, it’s an imperative: March forth on March 4 to speak well, write well,… Read More »
As early as 2033, Social Security benefits may be cut by as much as 23% without Congressional intervention. This is due to the way that Social Security is structured. Program rules require money to come from within Social Security itself. Since the Trust Fund is estimated to dry up by 2033, ongoing benefits must then… Read More »
Daylight Savings Time starts at 2AM on Sunday, March 10, 2021. Do you feel it in the air? Spring is coming, and the start of longer daylight hours is well underway. And with daylight saving time starting in March, most Americans will soon have even more hours in the sun. Even ahead of of the time change,… Read More »
Shortly before Joseph Ladapo was sworn in as Florida’s surgeon general in 2022, the New Yorker ran a short column welcoming the vaccine-skeptic doctor to his new role, and highlighting his advocacy for the use of leeches in public health. The satirical piece, teasing the Harvard-educated physician for his medical views, are just one example of the… Read More »