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Near proposal site, some see promise, others intrusion

By Felicia Kitzmiller Florida Freedom Newspapers SUNNY HILLS — Houses are sparse on County Line Road, even before the blacktop ends. Once the road becomes packed, orange dirt, the most prevalent traffic control devices are yellow signs war... Full story

Rhythm backers hope for harmony

By Cecilia Spears Staff Writer cspears@chipleypaper.com CHIPLEY – The road leading to the proposed Rhythm development centered between U.S. 231 and State 77 is winding and bumpy, with smooth portions at times giving way to unexpected bumps a... Full story

Meeting Information Correction

Public Hearing Set For 5 p.m. Tuesday

Setting It Straight It is the policy of  Florida Freedom Newspapers to correct all errors that appear in news stories. If you wish to report an error or clarify a story, call 638-0212 or email rseyler@chipleypaper.com.   A public hearing... Full story

Voters approve Ebro referendum

By Cecilia Spears & Randal Seyler Florida Freedom Newspapers EBRO — Washington County voters turned out to support allowing slot machines at Ebro Greyhound Park Tuesday night. The countywide referendum passed with 3,792 votes (57 percent... Full story

Governor Scott Proclaims Jan. 22 – 28, 2012 As Hazardous Materials Awareness Week In Florida

TALLAHASSEE—Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed Jan. 22 – 28, 2012 as “Hazardous Materials Awareness Week” in Florida. Joining Governor Scott in commemorating the educational week is the Florida Division of Emergency Management... Full story

UPDATE: Warnings issued for Bay, Walton, Washington

3:30 p.m. update: The severe thunderstorm warning for Bay and Washington counties have expired as of 3:30 p.m. CST. A tornado watch is expected to be issued for Franklin County. Earlier: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Bay, Walton ... Full story

Four Arrested on Drug Charges

The Washington County Drug Task Force, consisting of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Chipley Police Department reports the arrest of four Washington County residents on drug charges. On Tuesday, Jan. 24 officers responded to 172... Full story

Local Couple Arrested on Narcotics and Weapon Charges

The Washington County Drug Task Force, consisting of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Chipley Police Department reports the arrest of a couple on narcotics and weapon charges, on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Deputies stopped a vehicle on Mi... Full story

Bonifay Down Home Festival declared Tobacco Free Zone

Cecilia Spears - Staff Writer

BONIFAY – Bonifay Down Home Street Festival committee submitted a letter to the Bonifay City Council during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Jan. 23 showing their partnership with the Florida Department of Health to create a Tobacco... Full story

Washington and Holmes County Unemployment Down

Cecilia Spears - Staff Writer

December’s unemployment rates were released recently and show a decline for both Washington and Holmes Counties. Washington County’s unemployment rate for December 2011 is 10.4 percent, which is a .3 percent decline from November 2011, w... Full story

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