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Development commission talks future land use, industry showing interest in Holmes

What might happen to Holmes County’s future landscape was a topic in the Holmes County Development Commission’s regular session Feb. 21. Holmes County’s comprehensive plan was last updated in 2000. Allara Mills Gutcher, the principal planner with The Planning Collaborative firm in Bay County, presented the commission with an overview of what the county’s stakeholders…

Blustery weather causes wildfires, internet outages
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Blustery weather causes wildfires, internet outages

Blustery winds sparked a few minor wildfires, caused electricity to flicker and made internet service spotty around the local area Friday.  A wind advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. as southwest winds 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 40 to 50 mph are expected, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  Bonifay…

Bonifay city election is March 28: Here’s what voters need to know
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Bonifay city election is March 28: Here’s what voters need to know

Bonifay City Council held a town hall meeting regarding the upcoming election just before its regular session Monday night. With unusual term limits on the ballot, the council opened the floor for voters to ask questions and learn other election procedures.   When is voting? Early voting will be Friday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to…

Bonifay police officers recognized for years of service
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Bonifay police officers recognized for years of service

Officers with the Bonifay Police Department were recognized for years of service in the Feb. 13 city council meeting.  The honors came in memory of Deputy Chief Greg Yancey, 52, who passed away at his home Jan. 12 surrounded by family and friends at the end of his battle with cancer. Yancey served 33 years…

Family learns cause of death in Bonifay teen
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Family learns cause of death in Bonifay teen

The family of Tyler Erickson has finally learned after five long months why the teen died suddenly just two days before his 18th birthday.  Holmes County Commissioner Clint Erickson shared in a Facebook post on Feb. 23 that his family was told by the medical examiner that his son died from a genetic heart disease…

Commissioners approve development order after emotional vote
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Commissioners approve development order after emotional vote

The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners approved a minor development order for the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store slated for construction in Ponce de Leon in an emotional 3-2 vote. While the order was approved, it was not without conditions. The developers will need to provide a letter stating the town of Ponce de Leon…

Holmes County Amnesty Day is Saturday

Holmes County Public Waste will host Amnesty Day to collect household quantity hazardous waste from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Feb. 25. For one day only, Holmes County residents are allowed to dispose of items such as pesticides, appliances, car fluids, paint, fertilizers, pool chemicals, used oil and batteries at the Holmes County Recycling…

Sunny Hills man hopes to be reunited with antique walking stick

Sunny Hills man hopes to be reunited with antique walking stick

After nearly half a century of many miles and adventures, Sunny Hills resident Tom Reigle is hopeful that someone will return an antique walking stick that’s been his daily companion. Riegle has been missing his walking stick since he went shopping at Chipley Walmart on Saturday, Feb. 11. It was raining, and Riegel accidentally left…

It’s almost tee time: 16th annual Holmes Chamber golf tournament slated for St. Patrick’s Day
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It’s almost tee time: 16th annual Holmes Chamber golf tournament slated for St. Patrick’s Day

Registration is open for the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament, a favorite event with cash prize money up for grabs.   The tournament is Friday, March 17 at Dogwood Lakes Golf Course. It will be a four person team scramble (one flight) with a registration fee of $300 per team which includes…