News - Topics from May, 2012

Bristol man is mauled by pack of bulldogs

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Thursday, May 31. 2012
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A Bristol man is fortunate to be alive following an attack by a pack of bulldogs. [Full Story »] 

City votes to pursue Broadband grant, serve as provider

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Thursday, May 31. 2012
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The Blountstown City Council voted in special session last Tuesday night to pursue a Community Connect Grant from USDA to offer broadband in a 30-mile radius. [Full Story »] 

‘Brush Up, Wine Down’ reception at the Gallery

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Thursday, May 31. 2012
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The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce launched the new “Brush Up & Wine Down” series Friday night at the Preble-Rish Gallery in downtown Blountstown. [Full Story »] 

Catfish Crawl

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Thursday, May 24. 2012
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Over 120 runners came out to the Blountstown Greenway Saturday morning to raise funds for a scholarship sponsored by the Blountstown Fire Department. [Full Story »] 

Qualifying week is set; pre-qualify til June 4

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Thursday, May 24. 2012
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Pre-qualifying for candidates wishing to file by fee is underway this week at the Calhoun County Supervisor of Elections office. Actual qualifying is from noon June 4 through noon June 8. However, those wishing to run by paying the qualifying fee (as opposed to the petition method that ended May 7), may pre-qualify until June 4. [Full Story »] 

Woman threatens man with knife, both are jailed

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Thursday, May 24. 2012
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A Blountstown couple was arrested Thursday after a domestic dispute turned violent.
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EDUCATION FCAT results released, scoring is questioned

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Thursday, May 24. 2012
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Changes in FCAT scoring and unexpected lower grades in reading and writing led to an outcry from educators across the state last week. The Florida Department of Education (DOE) officials called an emergency meeting to address concerns. [Full Story »] 

Ready To Ride

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Thursday, May 24. 2012
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Jon Kern and his best friend loaded up their motorcycle Saturday for the Poker Run to help send kids to Liberty County 4-H Camp. [Full Story »] 

Burglar caught on film; $250 reward is offered

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Thursday, May 17. 2012
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Recognize the masked individual in the photo shown above? The Blountstown Police Department is seeking information on this suspect who allegedly burglarized the Gas Mart across from Harvey’s on SR 71. [Full Story »] 

Two Titles Awarded In "Double Header" Pageant

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Thursday, May 17. 2012
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Titles for Blountstown and Calhoun County were awarded Saturday in a “double header” pageant at the BMS Auditorium. [Full Story »] 

City Council votes to remove turning lane

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Thursday, May 17. 2012
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No more turning lane at the corner of Charlie Johns Street and West Central/State Road 20. The Blountstown City Council has voted to return to the original street design with two, wider lanes. [Full Story »] 

Business Bounce

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Thursday, May 17. 2012
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The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a night of business bouncing Thursday. [Full Story »] 

Arrests continue for sale of crack cocaine

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Thursday, May 17. 2012
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Additional arrests have been made in the Calhoun-Liberty Drug Task Force’s effort to put dealers behind bars. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun-Liberty Task Force arrests four alleged dealers

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Thursday, May 10. 2012
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The Calhoun-Liberty Drug Task Force netted four arrests last week, putting alleged drug dealers behind bars. [Full Story »] 

Community Pulls Together To Host War Fighters In Training

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Thursday, May 10. 2012
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Men and women decked in camouflage launched a friendly invasion into the Apalachicola River Valley Friday and spent the weekend training in Calhoun County. [Full Story »] 
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