News - Topics from September, 2011

Newsomes Named Farm Family of Year

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Thursday, September 29. 2011
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By Judy Ludlow
CALHOUN COUNTY EXTENSION DIRECTOR

One of the many rewarding things the Calhoun County Extension Service does is coordinate the selection of the Outstanding Farm Family of the Year. Calhoun County is blessed with a rich farming history, and we have been presenting this award for 56 years. [Full Story »] 

School Board takes a stand on prayer

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Thursday, September 29. 2011
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The Calhoun County School Board is taking a stand against efforts to eliminate prayer at school functions. [Full Story »] 

Over 150 race in Chamber’s “Swamp & Stomp Mud Run”

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Thursday, September 29. 2011
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BY KRISTY TERRY
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director

The Chamber of Commerce’s first Swamp & Stomp Mud Run was a tremendous success! [Full Story »] 

Swamp & Stomp Mud Run Set for Saturday

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Thursday, September 22. 2011
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Calhoun County Chamber’s first Swamp & Stomp Mud Run is Saturday, Sept. 24th at the Altha Recreation Park. More than 100 people have registered with over half traveling more than 50 miles to participate. Spectators are invited to come enjoy the mud run show! [Full Story »] 

Blountstown to be site of worldwide photo walk set for Oct. 1

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Thursday, September 22. 2011
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On Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2, the whole world will be walking again with Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and #1 bestselling computer and technology book author, in his Fourth Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™ — the world’s largest global social photography event in the history of photography. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County Airport 3rd Annual Fly-In

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Thursday, September 15. 2011
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Aviation enthusiasts of all ages had a blast at the 3rd Annual Fly-In held Saturday at the Calhoun County Airport. [Full Story »] 

Ocheesee Creamery named 2011 Agricultural Innovator

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Thursday, September 15. 2011
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BY JUDY LUDLOW
Calhoun County Extension Director
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Man arrested after burglary, cutting

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Thursday, September 15. 2011
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William Jason Mills, 38, has been chargd with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, burglary with a battery, criminal mischief, assault on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest with violence.
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Fire Dept. hosts 9/11 ceremony at square downtown

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Thursday, September 15. 2011
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The Blountstown Fire Department hosted a gathering at Magnolia Square bright and early Sunday morning to mark the 10 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. [Full Story »] 

United Way kicks off $2 million campaign

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Thursday, September 8. 2011
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The thermometer says it all: Calhoun and surrounding counties are attempting to raise $2 million this year to help area charities and non-profit groups. [Full Story »] 

Two local boys save toddler from near drowning at Look ‘N Tremble

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Thursday, September 8. 2011
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Two Blountstown teens have been hailed as heroes after an act of bravery on the Chipola River. [Full Story »] 

Cash stolen from truck, owner then hit by driver fleeing scene

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Thursday, September 8. 2011
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Liberty County authorities have arrested a man accused of stealing $250 in cash from a couple’s truck, then driving into the vehicle’s owner while fleeing the area. [Full Story »] 

Undercover case nets meth arrests

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Thursday, September 1. 2011
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A four-month undercover meth investigation led by Altha Police Chief Jimmy Baggett has resulted in three arrests. [Full Story »] 

At-large voting case is dismissed

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Thursday, September 1. 2011
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A case against the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners seeking to have at-large voting reinstated has been dismissed. [Full Story »] 

Altha Police Dept. still in operation

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Thursday, September 1. 2011
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It’s back to the drawing board for the Altha Town Council. During a special meeting last Tuesday night, the Council decided to take another look at the Town’s charter before proceeding with plans to eliminate the police department. [Full Story »] 
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