Entries from March 2017

Federal Court rules in favor of local dairy’s “skim milk”

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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Mary Lou Wesselhoeft and her husband Paul have been battling the State of Florida since back in 2012 when the state told them to either inject their skim milk with vitamins or call it “imitation” milk. That never did set well with the Wesselhoefts who eventually quit producing their popular skim milk rather than label it “imitation”. [Full Story »] 

Stop for seatbelt violation leads to cocaine and marijuana arrests

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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On March 24, 2017, Blountstown Police Chief Mark Mallory, officer Jody Hoagland and Lt. Partridge were leaving the Piggly Wiggly parking lot in Blountstown whey they observed the driver and passenger of an SUV without their seatbelts on. [Full Story »] 

Tiger lifters place second at Regionals Bradly Bates wins First Place in 119 pound class

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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The Blountstown High School Weightlifting Team competed in the Regional Meet last week held in Vernon and returned home with the runnerup trophy. There were 13 teams competing in the meet from 2 districts. [Full Story »] 

Tigers climb to 12-1; dump Liberty 9-1

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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The Tigers improved their record to 12-1 on the year with wins over Port St Joe, Wewa, and Liberty Countylast week. [Full Story »] 

Altha Junior-Senior Prom

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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Altha Public School celebrated its Junior and Senior Prom on Saturday, March 25. The event was held at the W.T. Neal Civic Center in Blountstown. [Full Story »] 

Local teachers receive CRAA mini-grants

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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The featured speakers at the March 21 meeting of the Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) were Calhoun and Liberty County teachers who are recipients of this year's mini-grants awarded by the CRAA. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office to host Teen Driver Challenge

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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Did you know that teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash as other drivers? [Full Story »] 

Legals for 03-30-17

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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Legal Notice [Full Story »] 

Sheriff's Log for 3-30-17

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Thursday, March 30. 2017
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CALHOUN COUNTY
March 20
Dewayne Kennel, criminal registrationm convicted felon registration
March 22
Jeffrey Alan Griffin, battery, fellony battery result from bodily harm
March 23
Terrell Joseph Ringler, probation violation, resist officer, flee attempt to elude law enforcement, nonmoving traffic violation
March 24
Joseph Daniel Baker, marijuana possesion with intent to sell, cocaine possesion with intent to sell, narcotic equip-possess
Robert Michael Hudson, violation of conditional release
March 25
Darrell Eugene Summerlin, probation violation
Jesse Daniel Honrine, nonmoving traffic violation
March 26
Haley Lynn Scott, disorderly intoxication
Christopher Allen Morgan, marijuana sell
March 27
Bryant Dewayne Washington, marijuana sell within 200 feet of college or public park
Elijah Ryan Riley, battery
Frederick Baskette, drug sell, methamphetamine within 200 feet of a college or public park
Tracey Denise Brown, marijuana possesion
Leroy Edwards, failure to appear
Mardreon Taforrest Gatlin, cocaine sell
Philip Ronald Johnson, withhold support, non support of children or spouse
Gregory Leonard Martin, marijuana sell
Tevin Sh-Voutae Nash, cocaine sell
Marcus Antonio Williams, cocaine sell
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School controlled open enrollment application process now underway

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Wednesday, March 29. 2017
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CALHOUN COUNTY, FL – Today, Calhoun County Superintendent of Schools Ralph Yoder announced the beginning of the Controlled Open Enrollment application process for the Calhoun County School District (CCSD). [Full Story »] 

William Herbert Sangster

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Tuesday, March 28. 2017
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Mr. William Herbert Sangster, 50, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Panama City, Fl. [Full Story »] 

Joseph Edward Morris

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Monday, March 27. 2017
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Reverend Joseph Edward Morris, age 81, of Altha, FL passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at his home. [Full Story »] 

Ruby Christine (Brooks) Mercer

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Monday, March 27. 2017
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Mrs. Ruby Christine (Brooks) Mercer, age 81, of Hosford, FL passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 in Hosford. [Full Story »] 

Jeanine F. Halada

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Monday, March 27. 2017
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Jeanine F. Halada, age 62, of Bainbridge, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Dothan, Alabama surrounded by her loving family. [Full Story »] 

Altha School’s FCCLA attends state conference in Orlando

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Thursday, March 23. 2017
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Altha Public School's FCCLA chapter attended the 72nd annual FCCLA State Conference on the weekend of March 11-14 in Orlando, FL. While in attendance, students ran for officer positions on the state executive council , as well as competed in proficiency events that related to Family and Consumer Science Education. Our students competed and ran for office with school all over the state of Florida! The pictured students did an outstanding job and received the following offices/medals:
Mallory Dalton & Hadley Barfield- Silver Medal - Focus on Children [Full Story »] 
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