When you’d rather skip Christmas this year
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When you’d rather skip Christmas this year

Losing someone you love is incredibly hard. And now the holidays are upon you. That empty chair, with all its memories and sentiment, now seems to be the largest piece of furniture in your home. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m awed at the depth you loved your always-could-depend-on dad, energetic-and-inquisitive child, best-buddy sibling…

Holmes County Chamber kicks off Small Business Season
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Holmes County Chamber kicks off Small Business Season

Special to Holmes County Advertiser The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce has announced a new campaign this year to support small businesses called Small Business Season. The “Gnomes of Holmes” shop local program will serve as a reminder for local residents to spend some of their holiday budget with the businesses of Holmes County. Chamber…

Step into the holiday spirit with the DeFuniak Springs Christmas Tour of Homes set for December 2
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Step into the holiday spirit with the DeFuniak Springs Christmas Tour of Homes set for December 2

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tour of Homes in historic DeFuniak Springs on Saturday, Dec. 2. Filled with holiday splendor, the Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and features 16 beautiful homes, churches, and businesses. The Tour of Homes kicks off a day-long series of festivities around Lake DeFuniak…

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Esto looks to sort out water service issues

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Town of Esto is looking to fix some problems with their water system and how it’s handled.  “I’ve been told by representatives with our Florida Rural Water Association that some of the required testing has been late being submitted,” Town Clerk Ben Tew said to the Town Council during a meeting on Tuesday,…

Esto gears up for return of Two-Toed Tom Festival
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Esto gears up for return of Two-Toed Tom Festival

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz With the next year on the horizon, the small town of Esto is preparing to hold the Two-Toed Tom Festival again. The event recognizing Esto’s legendary folklore alligator and celebrating the area in general will occur September 14, 2024, at John Clark Park. The festival started in 1987 but has been dormant for several…

Sheriff’s Office celebrates new headquarters with open house, ribbon cutting
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Sheriff’s Office celebrates new headquarters with open house, ribbon cutting

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Officials and people within the Holmes County and Florida Panhandle community were at the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office headquarters on Monday, Nov. 20, to celebrate the new HCSO building on Highway 90. The occasion was commemorated with an open house and ribbon cutting. Sheriff John Tate welcomed supporters and thanked people who made the…