Washington County celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, food, and hometown fun
AMBER PATINOWashington County residents marked America’s 250th birthday with celebrations that brought families together for food, music, and fireworks on Saturday,…
Read MoreCool Cop Polar Patrol brings summer smiles to Chipley
The Chipley Police Department has launched its Cool Cop Polar Patrol, a summer community outreach program designed to build positive…
Read MoreRibbon cutting marks start of Washington County’s Revolution Road driving tour
The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC), in partnership with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon cutting…
Read MorePanhandle Watermelon Festival draws weekend crowds, celebrating 70 years of tradition
Residents and visitors gathered in Chipley on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 to celebrate the 70th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival, marking seven decades…
Read MoreFree meals to continue for all students in Holmes and Washington schools
Students in both Holmes County and Washington County will once again receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026–2027 school…
Read MoreWCSD students explore STEM learning at Challenger Learning Center
Ali MorelandStudents from Vernon Elementary School (VES), Vernon Middle School (VMS), Kate M. Smith Elementary School (KMS), and Roulhac Middle School…
Read MoreFPL joins local councils on aging to support senior hurricane preparedness
Florida Power & Light (FPL) recently partnered with the Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) and the Holmes Council on Aging (HCOA) to distribute hurricane preparedness meal kits to local…
Read MoreWCCOA members take a scenic trip to explore Vernon’s history
Members of the Washington County Council on Aging (WCCOA) recently took a scenic trip to Vernon, where they toured the…
Read MoreChipley library project expands access to programs and facilities
Construction continues on a major expansion of the Washington County Public Library Chipley branch, and library leaders say the project…
Read MoreRibbon cutting celebrates historic landmark’s transformation into public gathering space
The City of Chipley along with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of the revitalized Historic…
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