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Suspect charged in beating death of local elderly man

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Thursday, January 17. 2019
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James Michael Hathaway has been charged with the December 31 death of 79 year old Charles “Frank” Smith. Hathaway now faces charges of Murder, Burglary with assault or battery, and Grand Theft over ten thousand but less than twenty thousand. [Full Story »] 

Hurricane recovery workshop set for Blountstown Feb. 12th

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Thursday, January 17. 2019
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Hurricane Recovery Workshop:

Taking the Next Steps to Salvage and Restoration of Forests and Natural Resources Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Calhoun County, FL
Date: February 12, 2019, sign in at 9:00 am CST Lunch provided, concludes at 5:00 pm CST
Rivertown Community Church
19359 Highway 71
Blountstown, Florida
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Chuck Wagon Gang performs for Pioneer Settlement supporters

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Thursday, January 17. 2019
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As the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, a well known Gospel Group offered a little help. On Saturday, January 12 The Chuck Wagon Gang held a benefit concert at Blountstown Middle School. The proceeds of the event went to benefit the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement which was severly damaged in Hurricane Michael. [Full Story »] 

Oglesby baby is first of 2019

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Thursday, January 10. 2019
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Calhoun County’s first baby of the year was born at 7:57 PM on New Years Day! [Full Story »] 

Elderly man dies after being bound and beaten

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Thursday, January 10. 2019
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A 79 year old Blountstown man died Monday, December 31, after being found bound and beaten lying on the floor of his home on Wrennie Moody Road south of Blountstown. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as Frank Smith. [Full Story »] 

Locals open Oyster Bar in Blountstown

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Thursday, January 10. 2019
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If you have a craving for raw oysters, shrimp, crab legs, mullet, grouper, or a good steak, Blountstown has a new restaurant you’ll enjoy. [Full Story »] 

Sometimes It Just Rains

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Thursday, January 10. 2019
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by Rev. Nick Hughes

A few years ago, I completed a Clinical Pastoral Education unit as a part of my denomination’s ordination requirements. During this time, I worked with hospital and hospice patients. When entering the hospital or hospice center, I never knew what a day would bring, what obstacles or opportunities, joys or pains might lie ahead. When confronting tragedy, including sickness and death, the question patients and their loved ones asked the most was, “Why? Why me? Why now? Why my loved one? Why would God cause this? Why would God allow this?”
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Kinard Library open in portable unit provided by Fl. League of Cities

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Thursday, January 3. 2019
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Kids and adults celebrated the opening of the new library portable last Saturday with Santa on hand to greet the excited youngsters. [Full Story »] 

Volunteers Bring Christmas Cheer to Altha

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Thursday, January 3. 2019
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On Saturday, December 22 a group of volunteers brought a truck load of toys to Altha Town Hall. Alicia Bopp, who has been helping Hurricane Michael survivors since the storm happened, rounded up volunteers, toys, and even Santa to bring Christmas cheer to our community. [Full Story »] 

Chuck Wagon Gang performs for Pioneer Settlement supporters

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Tuesday, January 1. 2019
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As the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, a well known Gospel Group offered a little help. On Saturday, January 12 The Chuck Wagon Gang held a benefit concert at Blountstown Middle School. The proceeds of the event went to benefit the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement which was severly damaged in Hurricane Michael. [Full Story »] 

Special Delivery!

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Thursday, December 20. 2018
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On Monday, December 17, DCF Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s System of Care delivered cookies and gifts to Calhoun Liberty Hosptial and the Blountstown Police Department. [Full Story »] 

School Board facing difficult decisions ahead

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Thursday, December 20. 2018
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Facing some difficult decisions on the restructuring of Calhoun County Schools following the destruction some facilities suffered during Hurricane Michael, Calhoun County School Superintendent Ralph Yoder and the School Board has decided to seek input from citizens. At last week’s School Board meeting, a motion was made and passed to hold a town hall meeting at the Blountstown Middle School auditorium Tuesday, December 18. [Full Story »] 

Post Office

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Thursday, December 20. 2018
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With roof and interior repairs continuing at the Blountstown Post Office, Blountstown mail continues to be sorted at the Clarksville Post Office. Blountstown Post Office box mail is still being distributed at the Clarksville Post Office between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Ministry Center receives $11,349 from Ameris Bank

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Thursday, December 13. 2018
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Ameris Bank of Blountstown held their annual Help Fight Hunger Campaign again this year raising over $1,100.00 to support local food banks. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Post Office roof repairs underway

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Thursday, December 13. 2018
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The Blountstown Post Office building received major roof damage during Hurricane Michael and recent rains have forced inconveniences to both employees and customers at the location. Mail is currently being sorted at the Clarksville Post Office. [Full Story »] 
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