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Ofc. Partridge Seizes Pound Of Pot

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Thursday, July 9. 2009
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A Cottondale teen landed behind bars Sunday night after being caught with close to a pound of pot while driving through Blountstown. [Full Story »] 

Celebration

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Thursday, July 9. 2009
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Friday night at Sam Atkins Park featured fireworks, food, and fun as the Independence Day Celebration was hosted by RiverTown Community Church. [Full Story »] 

Jackson Retires From CCSO

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Thursday, July 9. 2009
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Sara Jackson of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office began a new chapter in her life on June 30 by entering retirement. Sara worked as a Correctional Officer in the Jail from 1996 until her retirement last week. In addition, Sara worked with the Florida Department of Corrections. [Full Story »] 

Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust

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Thursday, July 9. 2009
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A routine traffic stop Thursday night led to the discovery of methadone pills and a large amount of cash. [Full Story »] 

Drunk driver caught with pot, $5130

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Thursday, July 9. 2009
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A traffic stop for speeding ended in the arrest of two men believed to be dealing in marijuana Sunday. [Full Story »] 

Edwards Awarded Bronze Star

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Thursday, July 2. 2009
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Lt. Colonel Ty Edwards of Blountstown, who was wounded during an ambush in Afghanistan last October, has had quite a busy week at the Tampa hospital where he is recovering from his injuries. [Full Story »] 

Montford Announces Bid For Florida Senate District 6 Seat

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Thursday, July 2. 2009
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Hometown boy Bill Montford has thrown his hat in the ring to run for the Florida Senate race in district 6. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Man Killed In Crash

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Thursday, July 2. 2009
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An 18-year-old Blountstown man lost his life in a two vehicle traffic crash Saturday evening. In addition, four local men wound up in the hospital in critical condition. [Full Story »] 

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Runway Paving

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Thursday, July 2. 2009
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Chamber of Commerce officials, county commissioners, and Blountstown City Council members joined local aviation leaders last Wednesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to commence runway paving at the Calhoun County Airport.

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Murder Victims Named

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Thursday, July 2. 2009
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The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the two people found dead in a Mossy Pond home June 18. [Full Story »] 

Investigators Await Medical Examiner's Results

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
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Investigators are awaiting results from the Medical Examiner’s Office to confirm the identities of a man and woman found stabbed to death in a Mossy Pond home. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County Schools Get An Overall "A" As School District

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
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Report cards are in for schools across Florida with Calhoun County earning an “A” overall as a school district. Although four out of five schools in the county brought in A’s, there is one blemish on the report card that has educators working towards improvement: a “D” at Blountstown High School. [Full Story »] 

Chipola Primitive Baptist Church Undergoes Renovation

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
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Submitted by William R. “Bill” Peacock

Chipola Primitive Baptist Church was founded in 1870 by Tyus Lundy Hansford, a doctor and minister. The church is the oldest one in Altha and one of the oldest in Calhoun county. It is located on the west side of Highway 71 in Altha. Doctor/Minister Hansford contracted with Daniel I. Richards to build the church in 1873. He also built the pulpit at the same time. The pulpit along with some of the original pews and the communion table are still in the church today. [Full Story »] 

Chamber of Commerce seeking events for countywide calendar

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
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Is your organization planning an event this year? In an effort to keep from overlapping activities, the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce is creating a county calendar of events. Chamber Director Kristy Halley Speers (left) and Chamber board member Mary McKenzie review event information they have received thus far. [Full Story »] 

Volunteers Honored At Appreciation Banquet

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
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The historic Frink Gym was the setting for the annual Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Volunteer Appreciation Banquet held Thursday night. [Full Story »] 
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