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Lt. Col. Ty Edwards was guest speaker after Walk to Liberty

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Retired Lt. Col. Ty Edwards, formerly of Blountstown, gave an inspirational speech at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Bristol Saturday at a ceremony following the Annual Walk For Liberty sponsored by American Legion Posts 172 and 272. The Lt. Col. was introduced by another local U. S. Army war veteran, Capt. Johann Van Lierop. [Full Story »] 

Students will be greeted by new principals

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Thursday, July 11. 2019
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Students arriving back to school in August will be greeted by some familiar faces, only at different schools. According to Superintendent Darryl Taylor, Jr., the changes will be discussed by the School Board at a meeting Thursday and are expected to be approved. [Full Story »] 

Judge Chris Patterson will serve as Chief Judge for Fourteenth Judicial Circuit

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Thursday, July 11. 2019
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Circuit Judge Christopher N. Patterson has been selected by his fellow judges to serve as Chief Judge for the Florida Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. His term as Chief Judge begins July 1, 2019. Judge Patterson was elected as Circuit Judge November 2010, commissioned January 4, 2011, and re-elected in 2016. Judge Patterson was admitted to practice law in 1985, and has been board certified for over 20 years by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun-Liberty Credit Union named LSCU 2019 Credit Union of the Year

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Thursday, July 11. 2019
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Blountstown, Fla- July 9, 2019 – Calhoun Liberty Employees Credit Union announced recently they have been named Credit Union of the Year in the 2019 League of Southeastern Credit Unions awards. Calhoun Liberty was announced as the winner in the up to $100m asset size category. At this year’s Southeast Credit Union Conference and Expo in Orlando, FL, the LSCU recognized award winners among credit unions in Alabama and Florida. The LSCU is proud to recognize professionals, volunteers, and credit unions that have made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of the credit union movement. [Full Story »] 

Main Street Blountstown makes splash pad donation

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Thursday, July 4. 2019
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Even before Hurricane Michael changed our landscape last fall, the City of Blountstown was considering building a splash pad for youngsters to enjoy during the heat of summer. As recently as a few weeks ago, news came that a $30,000 grant application for the project had been rejected. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Fire Department finalizes plans for new fire station

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Thursday, July 4. 2019
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The City of Blountstown will soon be seeking bids on fire station construction. [Full Story »] 

County expecting $5 million for Housing Recovery Program

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Thursday, June 27. 2019
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“Calhoun County is expected to receive $5,135,000 from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP). These funds may include, but are not limited to, repair and replacement of housing including manufactured homes, down payment assistance, and emergency repairs. [Full Story »] 

Main Street Blountstown investing $15,000 for kids’ splash pad; needs donations

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Thursday, June 27. 2019
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Main Street Blountstown is dedicated to giving back to our community. We feel now, more than ever that as our community moves forward it is important that we foster growth and development of safe, family friendly environments for our citizens and neighboring communities to enjoy for years to come. [Full Story »] 

2019 Annual Women’s Health Seminar

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Thursday, June 27. 2019
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On Friday, June 21st, The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County held it’s annual Women’s Health Seminar in Bristol. [Full Story »] 

UF Health patient first to receive new gene therapy for neuromuscular disease since recent FDA approval

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Thursday, June 20. 2019
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by Doug Bennett
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UF Health Communications

Karen Wright worked her way through the small gathering outside her 4-month-old daughter’s room in pediatric intensive care. It seemed to her as if everyone at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital had come to witness this historic moment. [Full Story »] 

Governor appoints Darryl Taylor, Jr., Calhoun County Superintendent of Schools

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Thursday, June 20. 2019
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced last Tuesday afternoon his appointment of Darryl Taylor, Jr., as Calhoun County’s Superintendent of Schools. He will serve the remainder of the term vacated by Ralph Yoder earlier this year who accepted a position with the Department of Transportation. [Full Story »] 

Liberty County 4-H day camp fun

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Thursday, June 20. 2019
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UF IFAS Liberty County provided some great learning fun for county youth thanks to the hard work of many. The American Sewing Guild, Tallahassee Chapter provided the projects and expertise to eight county youth for our Sewing Day Camp to 8 youths. UF IFAS FCS & 4-H Agents from Washington, Gulf and Liberty Counties taught the Food Challenge Camp to fourteen youths. Check out the accomplishments!
Our sewing group completed several projects including a scissors case, a casserole carrier, remote control holder and a messenger bag. The instruction provided by the Ann Allshouse and company with the American Sewing Guild was phenomenal, thank you for volunteering your time and talents! [Full Story »] 

County Schools have major repair projects underway

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Thursday, June 13. 2019
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Carr School Principal Darryl Taylor, Jr. was called upon by the Calhoun County School Board before the school year ended to assume the role as interim Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Although he still helps when needed at Carr, he now faces the daily challenges of dealing with insurance and contractors to get the School District’s buildings ready for the next school year following the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael last October. [Full Story »] 

Forest Service 100% reimbursement grant program will assist local departments

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Thursday, June 13. 2019
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – June 7th, the Florida Forest Service announced that 100% reimbursement is now available for volunteer fire departments in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program, a program that provides federal financial, technical and other assistance to State Foresters to organize, train and equip fire departments in rural areas to prevent and suppress fires. Counties include Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla and Washington. [Full Story »] 

Woman’s Club District 2 workshop

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Thursday, June 13. 2019
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GFWC Gulf Coast Woman’s Club hosted the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs District 2 Workshop on June 1st in Panama City. Over 77 ladies attended representing membership across Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington Counties. Upon entry, each member was gifted with a shell necklace. Door prizes and Raffle items added fun along with funds for local community service projects. [Full Story »] 
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