Predictions and worst case scenarios are running rampant about the deadly H1N1 Swine Flu. It’s definitely a threat, but protecting yourself from this epidemic can be a matter of following basic health practices.
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It’s been three years since plans for the model community known as Sky, Florida, were being put in place here in Calhoun County, but with no signs of development, many readers are now asking, “What happened?”
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With assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and some financing by Wakulla Bank, the Town of Altha is upgrading its water system on Bodiford Road to bring reliable water service to the area.
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Chocolate lovers thought they’d died and gone to heaven Thursday night when the Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association sponsored their annual “Death By Chocolate” event at the W.T. Neal Civic Center.
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Town Hall meetings across the nation have been very lively and that was definitely the case in Calhoun County Tuesday morning when Congressman Allen Boyd held a forum at the W.T. Neal Civic Center. An estimated 300 area residents turned out for the gathering and spoke loud and clear about their stand on issues. The hottest topic of the day was healthcare.
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It was a cold day in 1773 when a group of colonists threw a tea party in the Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation. In recent days across the nation, citizens angry over a variety of issues, including the proposed plan for national healthcare and the Cap and Trade Bill, are holding tea parties of their own.
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The three women who allegedly conspired with Octavious Barnes to rob Slip ‘N Slide bar owner Bradley Harvell were back in court Monday to face second degree murder charges in Barnes’ death.
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Blountstown volunteer firefighters responded to a call for one of their own last Tuesday afternoon when the South Main Street home of Ken and Arleshia Speights caught on fire. “This is devastating,” said Blountstown Fire Chief Ben Hall. “Ken is one of our firefighters.” [Full Story »]
The streets of Blountstown are much safer thanks to the dedication of several community leaders and volunteers, along with some much appreciated help from the Florida Department of Transportation.
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