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New Streetlamps To Light Downtown

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Friday, August 14. 2009
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Blountstown Main Street members are pleased to announce that the first eight Victorian streetlamps for downtown have arrived. [Full Story »] 

Tea Parties Signal Growing Concerns

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Friday, August 14. 2009
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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. [Full Story »] 

County considers adding trash bill to taxes

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Friday, August 14. 2009
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Your property tax bill may soon have a new item: garbage service. [Full Story »] 

Three Women Arrested In Murder Case Have Their Day In Court

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009
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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. [Full Story »] 

Fire Department Helps One Of Their Own

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009
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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.”
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New Sidewalk Dedicated

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009
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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. [Full Story »] 

Man Dies In ATV Accident

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009
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An 86-year-old Bristol man has died from injuries sustained in a four-wheeler accident last week. [Full Story »] 

Three Women Arrested In Murder Case

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Thursday, July 30. 2009
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The plot thickens in a recent armed robbery case in Liberty County that ended in the death of the intruder. Three Blountstown women accused of helping plan the crime are now behind bars facing murder charges. [Full Story »] 

Big Bend Wildlife Sanctuary Now Home For Two Bear Cubs

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Thursday, July 30. 2009
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The Big Bend Wildlife Sanctuary in Calhoun County operated by Betsy Knight is now the temporary home for two adorable bear cubs. [Full Story »] 

School Board Hires Lobbyist

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Kelli Peacock Dunn
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Thursday, July 30. 2009
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The Calhoun County School Board voted 4-1 at a special meeting last Tuesday to hire Tallahassee lobbyist Patrick Bell. [Full Story »] 

Woman Charged With Child Neglect

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Thursday, July 30. 2009
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A 19-year-old mother of two was arrested Thursday after leaving her small children alone at her apartment. [Full Story »] 

Man Arrested For Pistol Whipping Another Man

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Thursday, July 30. 2009
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A Blountstown man is behind bars for allegedly pistol whipping another man last Wednesday night.

Cardonial B. Thomas has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Family Affair Is On August 1st

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Thursday, July 30. 2009
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Saturday, August 1 is the day! The Family Affair will kick-off at 8AM CDT and last until 11:00 AM CDT. [Full Story »] 

Local Man Kills Armed Robber

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Thursday, July 23. 2009
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An armed robber wound up on the wrong end of a gun Sunday night in Liberty County when he allegedly forced his way into the home of 82-year-old Bradley Harvell and attempted to take all his money. [Full Story »] 

Local Man Apprehended After Short Pursuit

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Thursday, July 23. 2009
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A Blountstown man wanted on several charges in both Calhoun and Liberty counties was apprehended after a short pursuit last Wednesday morning. [Full Story »] 
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