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FEMA approves $11.4 million for Cal-Lib Hospital re-construction

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Tuesday, October 20. 2020
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. — FEMA has approved $11,438,155 to reimburse Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. for repairs after Hurricane Michael. [Full Story »] 

Governor DeSantis visits Calhoun-Liberty Hospital to discuss reconstruction funding

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Thursday, October 15. 2020
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Florida Governor Ron De Santis visited Calhoun-Liberty Hospital Friday morning and announced that a Department of Economic Opportunity grant will now supply another $10 million toward the reconstruction of the hospital. FEMA had already approved $11 million to help rebuild the hospital. [Full Story »] 

Airport groundbreaking event set for Saturday Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Groundbreaking at 10 a.m.

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Thursday, October 15. 2020
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The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) and Industrial Development Authority (IDA) invite all to visit the Calhoun County Airport this Saturday, October 17th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will enjoy FOOD, FUN and FLYING! All aircraft are welcome! All pilots, friends and families are invited to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art, 4,000 sq ft terminal set to open October 2021, and serve the Southeast region of the United States. [Full Story »] 

Hurricane Sally has dealt cotton and peanut farmers another blow

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Thursday, October 15. 2020
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By Daniel Leonard
Calhoun County IFIS
Extension Agent

A few weeks ago, Hurricane Sally churned onshore and dumped an unrelenting amount of rain on the Florida Panhandle. [Full Story »] 

CCSCA General Membership Meeting

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Wednesday, October 14. 2020
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New lighting turned on at Sam Atkins Park

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Thursday, October 1. 2020
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New lighting was officially turned on Monday night at Sam Atkins Park. [Full Story »] 

Rotary Club helps School District with donation

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Thursday, October 1. 2020
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Blountstown Rotary Officers presented a check for $1,000 to the Calhoun County School District. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County Airport groundbreaking event set for October 10th $2,000,000 facility groundbreaking to showcase facility; Aircraft from the region

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Thursday, September 24. 2020
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Calhoun County, FL - On the anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s devastating pass through Northwest Florida, the storm that destroyed Calhoun County Airport, this groundbreaking highlights the new start and economic development opportunities that are taking flight in Calhoun County. [Full Story »] 

Health Department offers tips to prevent mosquito breeding after rains; Remember to Drain and Cover Standing Water

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Thursday, September 24. 2020
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Tallahassee, Fla. — As the Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Sally continue to clean up, the Florida Department of Health reminds everyone to do their part in preventing mosquito breeding and mosquito-borne illness. All Florida residents and visitors are asked to Drain and Cover to help keep our families and neighbors safe; it only takes a bottle cap of water for some mosquitoes to breed and multiply.
It is important to remain vigilant to protect ourselves and neighbors from mosquito bites in and around our homes. [Full Story »] 

National Voter Registration Day held locally

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Thursday, September 24. 2020
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Supervisor of Elections Sharon Chason gave voters an opportunity to register to vote or update their voter registrations Tuesday morning during National Voter Registration Day held in front of the Calhoun County Courthouse. [Full Story »] 

Countywide census drive was held over weekend

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Thursday, September 17. 2020
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The Calhoun County Community Foundation, the Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners and various local businesses sponsored a countywide census drive over the weekend at locations throughout the county. [Full Story »] 

Old courthouse hurricane damage repairs underway

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Thursday, September 10. 2020
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The old Calhoun County Courthouse roof suffered substantial damage during Hurricane Michael in October of 2018. [Full Story »] 

Fifty BHS students face quarantine orders by the DOH

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Thursday, September 3. 2020
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Over the weekend, three Blountstown High School students tested positive for COVID-19 according to School Superintendent Darryl Taylor, Jr. After contact information was completed by the Florida Department of Health, forty-seven other BHS students and five staff members were recommended quarantine orders by the DOH on Monday. At this time, according to DOH, all individuals potentially affected have been contacted.
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Florida Timber Recovery Block Grant Program Sign-Up now underway

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Thursday, September 3. 2020
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Owners of timberlands damaged by Hurricane Michael in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, and/or Washington counties can now apply for funding to help off-set the value of lost timber. The funds are available through the Florida Timber Recovery Block Grant Program. The program provides loss coverage for damaged timber tracks of at least 10 acres to a maximum of 2,500 acres. [Full Story »] 

New ambulance presented to hospital

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Thursday, August 27. 2020
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The Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners presenting the keys to a new ambulance to Calhoun County EMS Tuesday morning. [Full Story »] 
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