A Blountstown man is fortunate to be alive following a fiery car crash Sunday night.
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NEWS ALERT: Woman Crashes Into Dollar Store
BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN
News Editor
The Dollar General Store in Altha is roped off temporarily after a woman crashed a mini-van into the business this morning.
The driver was not injured in the accident that occurred mid-morning. She told authorities her foot slipped off the brake. The vehicle slammed into an exterior display, then plunged through the front window. A shopper outside the store sustained minor injuries from debris, but declined medical treatment.
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Altha Police Department, Altha Fire Department and Calhoun County EMS assisted at the scene.
News Editor
The Dollar General Store in Altha is roped off temporarily after a woman crashed a mini-van into the business this morning.
The driver was not injured in the accident that occurred mid-morning. She told authorities her foot slipped off the brake. The vehicle slammed into an exterior display, then plunged through the front window. A shopper outside the store sustained minor injuries from debris, but declined medical treatment.
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Altha Police Department, Altha Fire Department and Calhoun County EMS assisted at the scene.
NEWS ALERT: Crash Claims Bristol Man
BY KELLI PEACOCK DUNN
News Editor
A late night crash in Liberty County Wednesday claimed the life of a Bristol man.
Thomas Wayne Griffin, 52, was pronounced dead on the scene.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Griffin was westbound on County Road 67, approximately 3 miles west of SR-65, just after 11 p.m. For unknown reasons, Griffin failed to maintain control of the 1989 Honda Civic he was driving. The vehicle traveled off the roadway and onto the north grassy shoulder where it began rotating counterclockwise. The car struck several large pine trees before overturning. Griffin was ejected.
The accident was investigated by Cpl. S. Lolley.
News Editor
A late night crash in Liberty County Wednesday claimed the life of a Bristol man.
Thomas Wayne Griffin, 52, was pronounced dead on the scene.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Griffin was westbound on County Road 67, approximately 3 miles west of SR-65, just after 11 p.m. For unknown reasons, Griffin failed to maintain control of the 1989 Honda Civic he was driving. The vehicle traveled off the roadway and onto the north grassy shoulder where it began rotating counterclockwise. The car struck several large pine trees before overturning. Griffin was ejected.
The accident was investigated by Cpl. S. Lolley.
Remembering Dr. King
Calhoun Countians gathered in downtown Blountstown Monday morning to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Liberty County firefighters battle blazes Friday afternoon
Over 18 acres burned and an abandoned mobile home was destroyed in a Liberty County blaze Friday afternoon.
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NEWS ALERT: Woman Arrested For Burglary
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A Blountstown woman was booked into the Calhoun County Jail Wednesday, accused of burglarizing an ex-boyfriend's home.
Carla Lea Causey, 32, has been charged with burglary of a structure, grand theft and criminal mischief.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Dep. Jody Hoagland responded to a home on Garrett Drive in Altha Christmas Day. A couple at the home reported they returned to find their front yard scattered with broken dresser drawers and clothing. Inside the home, the living room furniture had been overturned and the kitchen was a mess with garbage dumped on the floor. A pair of partially burnt boxer shorts were also discovered. A woman at the home said she was missing an Ipod, an MP3 player, a camo pellet gun, a Sony PS3 and several unopened Christmas presents. A witness reported seeing Causey at the residence throwing numerous items out the front door.
Dep. Hoagland contacted Causey who allegedly admitted to being at the residence, but claimed she was there with her ex and the woman who resided there with him. She further stated she got into an altercation with the woman, but left only with the presents her ex-boyfriend had given her.
After further investigation, a warrant was issued for Causey's arrest. She was booked into the Calhoun County Jail and given a conditional release.
NEWS ALERT: New Year Baby Search May Be Over
The County Record is trying to confirm the first baby of the new year for Calhoun County. An Altha baby was born on January 2 at 7:56 a.m. If anyone has had or knows of a Calhoun County baby born between Jan. 1 and this time on Jan. 2, please let us know immediately so we can announce the New Year baby! Call 674-5041 or email news@thecountyrecord.net
Search on for “Baby New Year”
The search is on for Calhoun County’s Baby New Year 2013!
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