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Altha School Groundbreaking

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Thursday, February 26. 2015
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Current and former students and faculty, administrators and local leaders gathered in Altha Friday to break ground on a much-needed new school. [Full Story »] 

ELECTION OFFICE NOTICE

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Thursday, February 19. 2015
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Watch your mail: Voter
rolls are being updated

Watch your mail. The Calhoun County Supervisor of Elections Office is updating their voter rolls. If you receive an address confirmation request, be sure to return it with the correct information (failing to respond to repeated notices could land you on the inactive voter list). [Full Story »] 

School Bd. member replaces stolen bike

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Thursday, February 12. 2015
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A Calhoun County School Board member has turned an awful situation around for a local student. As previously reported, a a bike belonging to Kiera Hemanes was taken from the Blountstown Library Jan. 20.
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Gang busted at BMS

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Thursday, February 26. 2015
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Don’t think gang activity would ever hit Calhoun County? Think again. Last week, the Blountstown Police Department shut down the “Plugg Boyzz” gang that originated at Blountstown Middle School, leading to three arrests. [Full Story »] 

Black History Celebration

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Thursday, February 26. 2015
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The Black History Month celebration continued over the weekend in Calhoun County with a parade through downtown Blountstown. [Full Story »] 

Wildflower festival & pageant are planned

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Thursday, February 19. 2015
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A large crowd converged at Rivertown Community Church last Wednesday for the Panhandle Wildflower Alliance meeting. [Full Story »] 

Groundbreaking for Altha School Friday

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Thursday, February 19. 2015
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Governor Scott recommends
second of three years funding
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Black History Month events schedule

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Thursday, February 19. 2015
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February 21, Black History Parade
Location: Beginning at the Blountstown Middle School and ending at the Clay Mary Historical Site
Time: Line up 9:00 am / Beginning at 10:00am
Contact: Apostle G. B. Sheard (850) 674-8683, Micah Martin (850) 447-3109, Diamonte Weatherspoon (850) 447-3109, Evangelist Peterson (850) 237-1895
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A Step Back In Time

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Thursday, February 12. 2015
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Torreya State Park hosted a day filled with old time demonstrations, reenactments, music and tours of the Gregory House. [Full Story »] 

Crack dealer flees from cops

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Thursday, February 12. 2015
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A Blountstown man wanted for selling crack cocaine fled from authorities Friday, but was quickly apprehended. [Full Story »] 

Pioneer Settlement hosts an evening of Classical Desserts

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Thursday, February 12. 2015
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The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement hosted a delicious evening of Classical Desserts Saturday. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown native wins case against DOC

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Thursday, February 5. 2015
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BY JIM GARRITY

A Florida jury ruled Jan. 24 in favor of two prison officials who alleged that, after becoming whistleblowers, the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) retaliated against them by smearing their reputations and preparing a bogus report that led to their firings in 2012. [Full Story »] 

Search leads to arrest of Blountstown pair

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Thursday, February 5. 2015
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The Blountstown Police Department served a search warrant on a SE Boyd Street home Friday afternoon, leading to two arrests. [Full Story »] 

Pancakes and sausage at the Pioneer Settlement

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Thursday, February 5. 2015
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The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement hosted another delicious pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday in the Clubhouse cabin. [Full Story »] 

Candlelight Tour at Torreya is Saturday

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Thursday, February 5. 2015
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BRISTOL-
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Torreya State Park will host the 26th Annual Candlelight Tour on Saturday, Feb. 7. Leading up to the candlelight tour at sunset, there will be exhibits, food and live music for the whole family to enjoy. [Full Story »] 
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