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Positive cases jump to 172 in Calhoun Co.; local testing offered

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Friday, July 17. 2020
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TUESDAY, JULY 14 - The Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County (DOH-Calhoun/Liberty) is reporting COVID-19 cases continued to rise since last week’s report. Calhoun County has reported 67 new cases since July 7, bringing the total positive cases to 172. Liberty County reported an additional 27 cases since July 7, bringing their total case count to 276. Calhoun County has reported 20 hospitalizations and 7 deaths while Liberty County has reported 5 hospitalizations and 1 death. [Full Story »] 

Superintendent Taylor excited to welcome students and staff back to school on August 12th

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Thursday, August 6. 2020
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August 3, 2020

Calhoun County students, parents, school employees, and citizens:

I look forward to welcoming back all students and staff for the 2020-2021 school year. It is hard to believe that another year has passed and the beginning of the new school year is upon us. [Full Story »] 

Early Voting open until August 15th

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Thursday, August 6. 2020
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Supervisor of Elections Sharon Chason is reminding Calhoun County voters that early voting opened Monday and will remain open through August 15th. [Full Story »] 

Positive cases rise to 340 in Calhoun Co.; local testing offered

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Friday, July 31. 2020
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TUESDAY, JULY 14 - The Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County (DOH-Calhoun/Liberty) is reporting COVID-19 cases continued to rise since last week’s report. Calhoun County has reported 38 new cases since July 21, bringing the total positive cases tested to 340. [Full Story »] 

Saturday morning shooting leaves 59 year old man dead in Clarksville

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Friday, July 31. 2020
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A Saturday morning shooting in Clarksville has resulted in the death of 59 year old Steven David Shiver. [Full Story »] 

Senior Center will re-open July 13th for meals with some new procedures

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Friday, July 10. 2020
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Welcome back! Calhoun County Senior Citizens will re-open the Senior Center for our home cooked meals on Monday, July 13, 2020. It has been a long four months and we are ready to see your smiling faces! [Full Story »] 

Positive cases jump to 101 in Calhoun Co.; local testing offered

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Friday, July 10. 2020
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Blountstown, Fla.—The Department of Health in Calhoun County (DOH-Calhoun) is informing the public that COVID-19 cases have increased in recent weeks. [Full Story »] 

Death by Chocolate October 1

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Friday, July 10. 2020
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Have you ever wanted to eat “all the chocolate” you could ever hold? Now is your chance. . . . Calhoun County Senior Citizens will be serving up “Death by Chocolate” which will have every imaginable chocolate dessert for you. [Full Story »] 

Despite budget cuts, new hospital construction still moving forward

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Thursday, July 2. 2020
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With the state of Florida facing shortfalls near $1.5 billion in revenue resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was forced to veto nearly $1 billion from the proposed budget. The final budget going into affect Wednesday will was finalized at $93.2 billion. [Full Story »] 

Couple facing burglary, grand theft and more

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Thursday, July 2. 2020
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On June 28 Deputy Ayers with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence in Blountstown in reference to possible trespassing. The residence had been broken into multiple times in the last few weeks. According to the complainant, he had purchased a security camera and placed it at property after it was broken into before. On the morning of June 28th, the complainant called the CCSO Communications Center to report that a white jeep was parked behind his residence. He then went to go over and see who was there and called 911. [Full Story »] 

Health Dept. urging public to wear masks

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Thursday, July 2. 2020
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Blountstown, Fla.—The Department of Health in Calhoun County (DOH-Calhoun) is informing the public that COVID-19 cases have increased in recent weeks. Community spread has contributed to this surge. As of June 30, 76 cases of COVID-19 have been reported. [Full Story »] 

DeSantis signs bill to increase funding for Florida’s rural regions

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Wednesday, June 24. 2020
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This past Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a series of bills into law that were passed during the 2020 Legislative Session. Among those bills was one that our rural counties have been working towards for a number of years. Senate Bill (SB) 426, Economic Development, modifies parts of the Regional Rural Development Grants Program to increase the maximum award amount to regional rural development organizations located in Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAO), such as Opportunity Florida, from $150,000 to $250,000. It also decreases the required percentage of match from 100% to 25%.
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Sixth death reported; six new cases locally

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Wednesday, June 24. 2020
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Saturday, June 20
A 90-year-old woman who was diagnosed with COVID-19 on May 29th passed away. We received confirmation today. This is the 6th person to die in Calhoun County diagnosed with COVID-19.
We are expressing our sincere condolences to her family. The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun County will continue to work with our community partners to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Hwy. 20 crash kills two; three injured

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Thursday, June 18. 2020
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Two vehicles collided on Hwy. 20 West of Clarksville between NW Melvin New Grade Road and CR 1 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning. [Full Story »] 

Fifth death reported in Calhoun County

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Thursday, June 18. 2020
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An 85-year-old woman who was diagnosed with COVID-19 on May 21st has passed away. This is the fifth person to die in Calhoun County diagnosed with COVID-19.

We are expressing our sincere condolences to her family. The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun County will continue to work with our community partners to prevent the spread of COVID-19. [Full Story »] 
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