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BHS Class of 2020 honored with parade

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Thursday, May 28. 2020
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After their senior year was brought to a screeching halt due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the seniors of Blountstown High School found a creative way to celebrate their graduation with their community, a parade. [Full Story »] 

Third death reported in Calhoun; 12 new cases

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Thursday, May 28. 2020
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An 88-year-old man who was diagnosed with COVID-19 on May 13th passed away. We received confirmation today. This is the third person to die in Calhoun County diagnosed with COVID-19. [Full Story »] 

North Florida Long Term Recovery receives $110,000 grant from Volunteer Foundation

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Thursday, May 28. 2020
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Recently, the Volunteer Florida Foundation announced that $6.65 million in Florida Disaster Fund grants will be awarded to organizations engaged in Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Michael long-term recovery efforts. The Volunteer Florida Foundation will distribute $3.85 million to nine organizations engaged in Hurricane Irma recovery efforts and $2.79 million to ten organizations engaged in Hurricane Michael recovery efforts. [Full Story »] 

River Valley Rehab has begun testing staff and residents for Coronavirus

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Friday, May 1. 2020
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In an effort to be proactive in protecting their residents and staff from the spread of the Coronavirus, River Valley Rehabilitation Center has begun testing all residents and staff for COVID-19. [Full Story »] 

BFD addition will add needed space

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Friday, May 1. 2020
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Made possible by a grant from the State Fire Marshal's Office, Senator Bill Montford and CFO Jimmy Patronis, construction is well underway and on schedule. [Full Story »] 

Fifth case of COVID-19 reported in Calhoun

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Friday, April 17. 2020
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Two new positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Calhoun County as of the 10:30 a.m update on April 10, 2020. [Full Story »] 

Two cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in Liberty County

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Friday, April 17. 2020
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Bristol, Florida - Liberty County received confirmation of an additional case of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. The person ill with the virus is a 29-year-old male and is a resident of Hosford. This is a contact of a confirmed case. This brings Liberty County’s total COVID-19 cases to 2. [Full Story »] 

Five more candidates file to run for County positions

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Friday, April 17. 2020
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The 2020 Calhoun County Election ballot continues to grow with five more candidates filing their letters of intent to seek office. [Full Story »] 

Correctional officer faces trafficking drugs at CACI

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Friday, April 10. 2020
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On April 3, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Calhoun County Correctional Institution in reference to a Correctional Officer in possession of suspected illegal contraband. Deputy Reece Dew responded to the institution. Deputy Dew initially took the report and contacted Drug Investigator Colby Beck to further investigate the incident. Investigators with the North Star Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force then responded. [Full Story »] 

Sale of Meth lands suspect in jail, Suspect caught in Liberty County by NSMDTF

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Friday, April 10. 2020
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On April 4, the North Star Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force (NSMDTF) arrested Donny “Pete” Tucker for the sale of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine). [Full Story »] 

Lunches provided for local students in the wake of Covid-19 quarantine

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Thursday, March 26. 2020
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by Ciara Davis

So much uncertainty has swept across our nation and our world in the last couple of weeks. Businesses are closed, restaurants are closed, and schools are closed too. When everything feels so up-in-the-air, our schools decided to relieve one burden or our local families; feeding their kids. [Full Story »] 

City Hall closes lobby; divide work crews as a preventive measure

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Thursday, March 26. 2020
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The City of Blountstown is currently taking all precautionary measures to help reduce the spread of germs in the face of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic that is gripping our nation. [Full Story »] 

Health Department reports still no COVID-19 cases in Calhoun or Liberty

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Wednesday, March 25. 2020
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Blountstown— To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily. Currently, there are no positive cases in Calhoun or Liberty County. Data in released reports are provisional and subject to change. [Full Story »] 

Hometown Clean Around

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Thursday, March 19. 2020
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In the midst of the chaos happening in our world right now, several groups of local citizens in Altha, Kinard, and Blountstown came together on Saturday to help bring their respective communities back to life. [Full Story »] 

Health Department says NO Coronavirus cases reported in Calhoun or Liberty Counties

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Thursday, March 19. 2020
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As the number of COVID-19 cases increase in Florida, residents are urged to follow CDC guidance on preventative measures including hand-washing and social distancing. People who are at higher risk, such as older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes, are encouraged to avoid crowds as much as possible. [Full Story »] 
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