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1,112 Covid Vaccines administered locally; 65 and older encouraged to call DOH to schedule appointment

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Thursday, January 14. 2021
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Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, and Florida Division of Emergency Management is providing COVID-19 vaccination sites. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County will continue to issue this update every week. [Full Story »] 

County Schools seeing slight increase in Covid effects

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Thursday, January 14. 2021
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With Covid-19 cases on a steady rise since the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Calhoun County schools have also felt the effects.   [Full Story »] 

COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally; Vaccine being administered in Calhoun and Liberty counties

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Thursday, January 7. 2021
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The Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County (DOH-Calhoun/Liberty) is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases and urges all citizens to take extra precautions especially with the growing numbers of cases. The positivity rate has jumped to an alarming 27.51%. Liberty County is currently reporting a 24.09% weekly-positivity rate, up from 17.54%. [Full Story »] 

Local COVID-19 positive cases above state average

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Thursday, December 31. 2020
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The Department of Health in Calhoun and Liberty County (DOH-Calhoun/Liberty) is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases and urges all citizens to take precautions during the New Year’s holiday celebrations. The positivity rate for Calhoun and Liberty County greatly surpasses the statewide rate. The updated 7-day average percent positivity for Calhoun County is 23.22% and 19.19% for Liberty County; compared to the statewide rate of 10.86%. [Full Story »] 

New ambulance presented to hospital

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Thursday, December 31. 2020
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The Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners presented the keys for a new ambulance to Calhoun County EMS Tuesday morning at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital. Funding for the $220,000.00 ambulance was made possible through the State of Florida CARES Grant fund for COVID-19.
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Santa makes a special visit to Mossy Pond Public Library

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Thursday, December 24. 2020
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On Saturday, December 12th Santa Claus made a special trip to Calhoun County and landed at Mossy Pond Public Library. [Full Story »] 

Learning Coalition program will address child care

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Thursday, December 24. 2020
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The Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida (ELCNWF) announces the launch of the Help Me Grow Florida program as part of their ongoing efforts to support the community through Operation Kaleidoscope. [Full Story »] 

Develop mastery goals to help achieve your 2021 resolutions

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Thursday, December 24. 2020
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The Liberty County Extension Minute
by Marie Arick, UF IFAS Liberty County

The New Year is upon us and it’s time to embrace the fresh possibilities this new year presents. Start your year with a glowing outlook and attitude that will guide you through 2021.No matter if your resolution is weight loss or being more organized, planning can facilitate your journey. [Full Story »] 

Letters to Santa

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Wednesday, December 23. 2020
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Dear Santa,
Every year you have always been good to me and never gave me cole or anything I did not like. I really appreciate it and I am really thankful for what you do every single year. I woud like to ubux or for Thomas my elf to say longer or a new trampoline or xbox 1 seriews and a dog and that is it. I have not been good but I would really appreciate it if you could do that and this year I will leave extra cookies and milk. Thank you.
PS, I love our elf he is so crazy and really cornie.
Love Caiden Beck

Dear Santa,
Thank you for bringing me and my family their presents last year. I’m grateful for your work. I know I have’nt been great, but I try my best. I hope you still bring me gifts.
PS, I love your bread.
XOX Jayda

Dear Santa,
I know you are busy making toys but I just want to tell you, thank you for making all the toys for us. Can you tell Mrs. Clause I said hi. I habe been extra good this year. I will put extra cookies out for you. I do not really know what I want but I know I want a lot. So thank you for making people happy!
Love, Chloe


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Altha Public School celebrates Homecoming

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Thursday, December 17. 2020
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Last Friday Altha Public School wrapped up their 2020 Homecoming Hoedown week with a parade and game against Freeport. [Full Story »] 

Stoutamire Insurance Agency has served its clients for  four decades

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Thursday, December 17. 2020
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Stoutamire Insurance Agency has been a fixture in downtown Blountstown since 1998 and Billy Stoutamire and his loyal employee Alice Daniels have served their clients even long before then. [Full Story »] 

Two men shot at home in Hugh Creek Community; investigation ongoing

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Thursday, December 10. 2020
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At approximately 8:00 p.m. Sunday night, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a shooting had occurred on SE Beulah Russ Road in the Hugh Creek Community, South of Blountstown. The caller advised that two males had been shot. Names of the victims were being withheld while the investigation in the case continues. Shell casings and other items left behind have been collected. [Full Story »] 

“Masked & Merry” Blountstown Christmas Parade

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Thursday, December 10. 2020
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Float Decorating Winners:
1st: Florida Department of Health
2nd: Calhoun Correctional Institution
3rd: City of Blountstown [Full Story »] 

Altha's Christmas Parade

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Thursday, December 10. 2020
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Altha's Christmas Parade [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County man charged with shooting death of his 26 year old son

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Thursday, December 3. 2020
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On Monday, November 23, 2020 at approximately 5:52 p.m., the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about a man that had been shot at a residence on NW Glory Hill Road located north of Clarksville. The caller, later identified as Carrie Lorene Adams, advised to send EMS and a coroner. She then contacted her father-in-law Riley Adams, Sr., who called the Sheriff’s Office. [Full Story »] 
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