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County’s oldest church celebrates its homecoming

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Thursday, September 20. 2018
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On Sunday, September 16th, 2018, I walked into the oldest church in Calhoun County and sat down in the back row while people filed into the sanctuary. [Full Story »] 

Large crowd expected for BPD Classic Car Show here on November 3rd

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Thursday, September 20. 2018
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The Blountstown Police Department (BPD) will host their first BPD Classic Car Show on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Magnolia Square in downtown Blountstown, FL.
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Kicking down door results in multiple charges

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Thursday, September 20. 2018
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On Tuesday, September 11 Deputy Brown was dispatched to a residence in Blountstown in regards to a suspected burglary. [Full Story »] 

Half Cent Sales Tax passes with overwhelming support

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Thursday, September 13. 2018
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CALHOUN COUNTY, FL – Today, Calhoun County Superintendent of Schools Ralph Yoder announced that the half cent sales tax placed on the August 28 primary ballot by the Calhoun County School Board (CCSB) passed overwhelmingly, receiving nearly 70 percent of the vote. [Full Story »] 

Evan Barrington - 2018 Grower of the Year

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Thursday, September 13. 2018
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Evan Barrington is a perfect example of working hard to achieve a goal. [Full Story »] 

Multiple charges filed for exploiting the elderly in timber harvesting cases

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Thursday, September 13. 2018
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According to a release from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, additional charges have been filed against Gregory Alan Betts in reference to more timber thefts. Details of the case are similar to a previous case brought against him. [Full Story »] 

Weekend storm damages homes; downs many trees

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Thursday, September 6. 2018
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Recent afternoon thunderstorms have resulted in traffic accidents, power outages and downed trees across the county. [Full Story »] 

Florida Health in Calhoun & Liberty will host 5K Color Run on October 6

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Thursday, September 6. 2018
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The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County (DOH-Calhoun/Liberty), will host Colors of Health 5K Color Run/Walk, on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 8 AM CST at Sam Atkins Park in Blountstown, Fl. [Full Story »] 

Woman’s Club Sends Smiles

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Thursday, September 6. 2018
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On Thursday, August 30th, thirty two members from District Two of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs joined forces to supply critical needs for Operation Smile. Hosted by Blountstown Woman’s Club these ladies hailed from Chipley, Chattahoochee, Marianna, Panama City and Wewahitchka.The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement’s Fink Gym provided the perfect venue for the Day of Service. [Full Story »] 

Election Results

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Thursday, August 30. 2018
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School Board, District 3
Ivey McClain 127
Clifford Newsome 222
Robbie Pickron 53 [Full Story »] 

Sheriff White receives TASERS from FHP

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Thursday, August 30. 2018
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On Thursday, August 23, 2018, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Major Chris Blackmon presented Liberty County Sheriff (LCSO) Eddie Joe White and Havana Police Department Lieutenant Ridgeway Stone with TASERS. [Full Story »] 

Property Appraiser mails TRIM Notices

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Thursday, August 30. 2018
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Carla T. Peacock, Calhoun County Property Appraiser, announces that on August 20, 2018, the Notice of Proposed Property Tax form, also known as Truth in Millage Notices (TRIM), will be mailed to all property owners. [Full Story »] 

Supt. Yoder urging voters to vote YES to renew 1/2¢ sales tax for local schools

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Thursday, August 23. 2018
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CALHOUN COUNTY, FL – Today, Calhoun County Superintendent of Schools Ralph Yoder announced that the Calhoun County School Board (CCSB) has an important initiative on the August 28th primary election ballot. [Full Story »] 

Senior Dental Care acquired by Serent Capital equity firm

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Thursday, August 23. 2018
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Blountstown, FL – August 20, 2018— Senior Dental Care, a leading dental care provider for nursing homes, has been acquired by Serent Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in fast-growing software and services businesses. [Full Story »] 

Woman’s Club back to school inservice

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Thursday, August 23. 2018
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On Saturday, August 18th, District Two Florida Federation of Woman’s Club members gathered at the historic Marianna Woman’s Clubhouse for their “back to school” inservice. The state is divided into fourteen districts with District Two comprised of two Woman’s Clubs in Panama City and one in Apalachicola, Blountstown, Chattahoochee, Chipley and Marianna. The call to the meeting, issued by District Two Director Jane Powell, extended an invitation to newly elected Club Presidents, Secretaries and Club Operation Smile Chairmen. [Full Story »] 
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