News - Topics from July, 2010

Killer On The Loose

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Thursday, July 29. 2010
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That was the scenario at Blountstown Elementary School last Wednesday when law enforcement officials and emergency workers took part in a training exercise. [Full Story »] 

Danny Wise proposing millage rate reduction

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Thursday, July 29. 2010
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With the economy remaining in a slump, residents and businesses are tightening their belts. One Calhoun County Commissioner announced last Tuesday night during a board meeting that he is proposing government agencies do the same to the tune of a 20 percent budget cut. [Full Story »] 

LCI officer, women are charged in smuggling attempt

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Thursday, July 29. 2010
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A Liberty Correctional Institution (LCI) officer was fired Monday after allegedly assisting an inmate in his attempt to smuggle drugs into the prison over the weekend. [Full Story »] 

Altha home searched, two arrested for meth

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Thursday, July 29. 2010
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A search warrant was served at a home on Blackbottom Road in Altha Thursday, leading to two arrests on meth charges.
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Two men indicted in prison computer scheme

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Thursday, July 22. 2010
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From the U.S. Department of Justice

A former federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employee and a former BOP contractor were arrested Thursday on charges that they conspired to manipulate for their personal gain the sale of surplus equipment from the UNICOR factory at the Marianna, Florida federal prison facility, announced United States Attorney Pamela C. Marsh, Northern District of Florida. [Full Story »] 

Election planned to fill Hill’s post on Council

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Thursday, July 22. 2010
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A special election has been planned to fill the seat on the Blountstown City Council recently vacated by Phillip Hill.

Hill resigned from the Ward 1 post after moving outside the city limits. [Full Story »] 

Driver Walks Away

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Thursday, July 22. 2010
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Rescue workers were stunned to find the driver of the vehicle pictured above walked away from a Sunday night crash.
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New Runway Opens

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Thursday, July 22. 2010
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The Calhoun County Industrial Development Authority officially opened the new 3,100-foot runway at the Calhoun County Airport last Wednesday. [Full Story »] 

Local man is busted for meth

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Thursday, July 15. 2010
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A disturbance call ended in the arrest of a local man after the makings of a meth lab were found in his vehicle. [Full Story »] 

Three injured in two vehicle crash

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Thursday, July 15. 2010
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A two vehicle collision sent three people to the hospital last Thursday afternoon. Fortunately, all of them suffered only minor injuries.
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Daniels Represents Area In Miss Florida USA Pageant

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Thursday, July 15. 2010
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Blountstown’s own Jami Daniels did an outstanding job representing our area at the Miss Florida USA Pageant. She is shown here with Chuey of the Chelsea Lately show on the E! network. [Full Story »] 

Former Marine Gives Back

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Thursday, July 15. 2010
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Former U.S. Marine and Vietnam veteran Cliff Leonard poses with a bust he sculpted of Marine Cpl. Joshua Watkins, who was killed in Iraq in 2006. [Full Story »] 

Shooter on the loose? Nah...just training

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Thursday, July 15. 2010
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Okay, all you scanner listeners. If you hear reports of gunshots fired at Blountstown Elementary School on July 21, never fear. The school will be the sight of a training exercise for emergency responders.
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Welcome Home!

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Thursday, July 8. 2010
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Anyone driving through Marianna last Thursday could feel the patriotism. Folks lined Hwy. 90 as the 144th Transportation Company - including several Calhoun County soldiers - returned home from a year in Iraq. [Full Story »] 

Walk To Liberty

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Thursday, July 8. 2010
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Members of the local VFW and American Legion were joined by citizens for the annual Walk to Liberty Saturday morning. [Full Story »] 
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