News - Topics from January, 2013

Man is critical after crash

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
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A Blountstown man is fortunate to be alive following a fiery car crash Sunday night.
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Couple loses home in Saturday night blaze

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
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A Clarksville couple lost their home and most all possessions after a blaze erupted Saturday night.
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Bristol man is arrested for sexual battery

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
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A Bristol man was arrested last Tuesday, accused of sexual battery. [Full Story »] 

Mom accused of smoking meth with daughter

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
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A Clarksville couple has been arrested after a meth lab was discovered in their home.
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Youth camp worker fathers juvenile’s child

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
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A former staff supervisor at the Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp in Hosford has been arrested for unlawful sexual battery with a minor.
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Remembering Dr. King

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
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Calhoun Countians gathered in downtown Blountstown Monday morning to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [Full Story »] 

Cases of dog poisonings are being investigated

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
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The Blountstown Police Department is investigating alleged dog poisonings that have reportedly occurred in recent weeks. [Full Story »] 

Man awakes tied up, beaten

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
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An Altha man awoke in his bathtub last Wednesday, tied up and beaten severely, allegedly at the hands of his own brother. [Full Story »] 

Mayor Shoemake, two Blountstown Council members sworn into office

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
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The Blountstown City Council welcomed a new mayor and one new Council member this month, with another dedicated member returning. [Full Story »] 

BHS raises cancer awareness with Annual Pink Game

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Thursday, January 17. 2013
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Tiger players, cheerleaders and fans turned out Friday night for the game against LCHS decked in pink for the annual cancer awareness event. [Full Story »] 

March Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Alicia Dawson Clemmons to speak at MLK Day celebration

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Thursday, January 17. 2013
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The 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration will be observed on Monday, Jan. 21, beginning at Blountstown City Hall located at 20591 West Central Avenue. [Full Story »] 

Liberty County firefighters battle blazes Friday afternoon

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Thursday, January 17. 2013
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Over 18 acres burned and an abandoned mobile home was destroyed in a Liberty County blaze Friday afternoon. [Full Story »] 

NEWS ALERT: Man Threatens To Kill Ex-Wife and Start His "List"

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Tuesday, January 15. 2013
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EDITOR’S NOTE: When The County Record went to press at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the official report on the following case had not yet been released and events were still unfolding. This is an updated version of what appears in our Wednesday print edition.

Steve Mears, Jr., 38, has been charged with domestic battery and assault.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What's your stand on gun control?

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Thursday, January 10. 2013
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Gun control is one hot topic in the nation, prompting our question of the week: What's your stand on gun control? Some lawmakers believe there should be mental health screenings before guns or ammunition are purchased. Others believe more laws regarding safeguarding weapons is in order. Some want assault rifles banned. Where do you stand? Please post comments on our website or email to news@thecountyrecord.net

Meet Calhoun County’s First Baby of 2013

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Thursday, January 10. 2013
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Amanda Jones and Robert Kuzmanko of Altha are the proud parents of Elijah Michael Kuzmanko, the first baby born in the New Year from Calhoun County. [Full Story »] 
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