Commissioners to hold special meeting
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 11 at 9 a.m. Read More …
Category: Local News
Chipola celebrates record number of Teacher Ed graduates
The Chipola College School of Education celebrated a record number of graduates in the Class of 2021. Read More …
New medical student housing part of effort to prepare rural health care workforce
Florida State University College of Medicine, in partnership with Jackson Hospital, Sunshine Health and Badcock Corporation will host an Open House to celebrate the first rural track housing program in Marianna, Florida. Read More …
Local credit union awards $5500 in classroom grants to Panhandle educators
After a month-long entry and review process, Community South Credit Union announced the educators who will be awarded a “Make-A-Splash!” Classroom Grant this year. Read More …
Historical marker awarded to Vernon Old School/Vernon City Hall
The Florida State Historical Commission is recognizing the Vernon City Hall, formerly the Vernon Old School, as a significant part of Florida’s history by awarding it an official Florida Historical Marker. Read More …
Kiwanis presentation to WCSD teachers
The Washington County School Board would like to thank Chipley Kiwanis Club for their gift to the teachers of Washington County School District in honor of “Teacher Appreciation Week.” Read More …
BCF holds exciting Preview Day in Lakeland
The open-house preview day events held at The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville each semester is a day filled with excitement for members of the faculty, staff, and student body as they welcome prospective students to the campus. Read More …
FWC launches the new Florida Fishing Pier Finder
Check out the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) new Florida Fishing Pier Finder, an interactive map that allows anglers to find publicly-accessed fishing piers, jetties and fishing-specific bridges in freshwater and saltwater locations throughout the state. Read More …
News from the Library
Currently the Chipley Library is waiting on replacement library shelving and furniture to arrive for installation. Read More …
FPTC graduation
Florida Panhandle Technical College held their Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2021 on May 4 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Chipley. Read More …