Project Challenge Students Attend Play at Chipola - Students in Jennifer Sapp's Elementary School Project Challenge class recently attended a performance of "Once Upon A Time" at Chipola College.

CHS Band Awards - An awards banquet was held for members of Chipley High School's Spirit of the Tiger Band last week. 

Tropicana Speech Competition - Public speaking, the number one fear of most adults, was conquered last week as 25 brave fourth, fifth and sixth grade students competed in the 2008 Washington County 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Competition. 

Florida Folk Festival Features Cattle Ranching Traditions - Cowboy poetry, saddle making, cow whip plaiting, roping, branding, saddle bronc riding, country music and swamp cabbage are among the Florida cattle ranching traditions that will be featured at the Folklife Area of the Florida Folk Festival in White Springs.

4-H District Events - Four Washington County 4-H'ers have qualified to compete at State 4-H Congress in July.

Donations for TSIC - Local businesses, as well as individuals, recently made generous contributions to the Take Stock in Children program.

Dedication Ceremony for Scenic 30-A - Nine years after beginning the designation process, Walton County's Scenic 30-A corridor has officially earned designation as a Florida Scenic Highway.

Dive Into Florida's Shipwreck Parks Without Getting Wet - Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning has announced the launch of the Department of State's newest Internet feature, "Museums in the Sea." 

Health Screenings at WCCOA - Osteoporosis screening by the "Missions in Motion" van from Pensacola Sacred Heart Hospital will be coming to the Washington County Council on Aging on May 21.  

Chipola Wins State Baseball Championship - The Chipola Indians successfully defended their Florida state baseball title with a 6-0 win over Manatee CC in the championship game of the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament, Tuesday, May 13, at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven. 

One of Most Wanted Captured - The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports the capture of Christopher Cruz Walley, posted on the county's most recent "Ten Most Wanted" list.

FWC Asks Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Pay Attention - Gov. Charlie Crist and Florida’s cabinet members passed a resolution Tuesday proclaiming May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week in Florida.

The Power Against Fraud - The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Bobby Haddock will present "The Power Against Fraud." 

Art Exhibit Opening at Jackson Hospital - As part of the activities commemorating Hospital Week, May 11-16, Jackson Hospital will officially open its Art in Public Places Gallery on Thursday, May 15. 

Twins Celebrate Third Birthday - Thomas and Sarah Stradley celebrated their 3rd birthday in Liverpool, NY on April 24.

VES Waiting on Storm Water Permit - Joe Taylor, facilities director, reported to the Washington County School Board Monday night that a storm water permit from the Department of Environmental Protection is still needed before construction of new classrooms at Vernon Elementary School can begin.