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Altha will receive $90,000 to study water system from State

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Thursday, January 23. 2020
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $5.4 Million in Awards to 15 Rural Communities in Northwest Florida
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Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $5.4 million in funding for infrastructure projects in 15 rural communities in Northwest Florida that were affected by Hurricane Michael. In 2019, the Florida Legislature created a specific appropriation for the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) (Section 288.0655(6), Florida Statutes) for projects in Calhoun, Gadsden, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties. These funds were designated to help communities restore their economies after the impacts of Hurricane Michael. [Full Story »] 

Mossy Pond Fire Department gets help from Colgate University Lacrosse team

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Thursday, January 16. 2020
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Rob and Jennifer Langford of Tallahassee were inspired by some television and newspaper coverage of the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in October 2018 and how small communities in rural areas were seemingly being ignored. Their son, who played lacrosse at McClay in Tallahassee is now a senior on the lacrosse team at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. [Full Story »] 

City remembers Dr. King with parade and service at St. Mary’s MB Church

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Thursday, January 23. 2020
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City remembers Dr. King with parade and service at St. Mary’s MB Church [Full Story »] 

Chipola baseball field to be named in honor of Coach Jeff Johnson

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Thursday, January 23. 2020
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Chipola College officials will officially name the college baseball field in honor of long-time Coach Jeff Johnson on Saturday, Jan. 25. The naming will take place at a 2:30 p.m. as part of the Chipola Baseball Alumni Weekend.
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Altha man killed in Hwy. 23 accident

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Thursday, January 16. 2020
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A 62 year old Altha man, Robert W. Trombello, was killed in a traffic accident Friday at 6:30 p.m. on Hwy. 231 at Hightower Road in Bay County. Five other people received minor injuries in the head-on collision. [Full Story »] 

4-H held monthly meeting

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Thursday, January 16. 2020
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The Calhoun County 4-H Sewing Club met last week for their regular monthly meeting and during the educational portion of their meeting they made key chains! [Full Story »] 

Clarksville murder suspect shoots officer in Louisiana before being apprehended

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Thursday, January 9. 2020
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On Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at approximately 10:50 AM, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a resident in Clarksville who called to report finding his friend, William Brian Yeomans, deceased. He stated that it appeared that William “Billy” Yeomans had been beaten and stabbed to death due to the injuries he observed. [Full Story »] 

Traffic accident injures three

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Thursday, January 9. 2020
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Gary and Dana Phillips were traveling from Brinson, Ga., to Port St. Joe Saturday morning, moving some items to their beach home near Port St. Joe. [Full Story »] 

County Commission adopts Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution

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Thursday, December 19. 2019
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By a 5-0 vote, the Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution at last week’s meeting declaring Calhoun County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary “in order to preserve for the People, of, on, and in Calhoun County, their rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America”. Resolution 2019-43 also states that “We the People of Calhoun County, Florida through the resolution hereby declare our rights, or freedom and our liberty as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America”. [Full Story »] 

Progress continues on new Neal boat landing

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Thursday, December 19. 2019
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Crews with North Florida Construction Company are continuing with progress on the Neal Landing Boat Ramp project. [Full Story »] 

Chamber cookbook is available for Christmas

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Thursday, December 19. 2019
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Calhoun County, FL - The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce is announcing the arrival of its new, one-of-a-kind cookbook, CalCo Cooks - A Taste of Calhoun County. [Full Story »] 

Tigers finish season as 1A Runner-up

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Thursday, December 12. 2019
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by Michael Duvyst

TALLAHASSEE- The Blountstown Tigers fought hard but came up short in the Class A Finals 70-35 against the Madison County Cowboys (12-2) last Saturday night in Tallahassee. Madison County scored on every possession and used their depth and team speed to put the Tigers away in the second half. The win gave the Cowboys their 3rd straight Class A championship in 4 years since dropping down to Class A. [Full Story »] 

Operation “Crushed Ice” lands nine behind bars after long investigation

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Thursday, December 12. 2019
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The Calhoun County Sherriff’s Office completed Operation “Crushed Ice” in the Kinard community with the execution of nine arrest warrants charging each suspect with the distribution of methamphetamine. [Full Story »] 

CareerSource Chipola offers program for local job seekers

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Thursday, December 12. 2019
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CareerSource Chipola Launches Chipola Works! Initiative As Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts
Enter Second Year

Campaign highlights local job opportunities, quality of life and economic benefits of working locally [Full Story »] 

TIGERS DEFEAT BAKER 21-13 STATE BOUND!

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Thursday, December 5. 2019
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The Blountstown Tigers (11-1) have punched their ticket to compete for the Class A State Championship on December 7 in Tallahassee at Gene Cox Stadium at 6:00 p.m. CT. [Full Story »] 
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