Bonifay mayor, residents continue to argue over financial transparency during City Council meetings
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Bonifay mayor, residents continue to argue over financial transparency during City Council meetings

ByCOLLIN BREAUX

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Tensions have continued to publicly flare between Bonifay Mayor Larry Cook and town residents.  Larry Cook and resident Richard Willsey argued during a City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, over a public records request filed regarding a pancake fundraiser breakfast for the Bonifay Fire-Rescue, a volunteer organization. ‘Why would you want to…

News, Advertiser to return to separate publications
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News, Advertiser to return to separate publications

ByStaff Report

    STAFF REPORT Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser will be restored to separate publications as of November 1, parent company Kent Smith Group announced this week. While the News and Advertiser have their own websites, the two community newspapers were combined into one print product in late 2022 by the former parent…

Hurricane Season Preparation: What to Do If a Storm is Approaching

Hurricane Season Preparation: What to Do If a Storm is Approaching

ByStaff Report

  Advertorial by Florida Power & Light Company Safety is always Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) primary focus, and customers are urged to make it their primary focus, too. Here are ten tips from FPL to help customers safely prepare for an approaching storm: FPL.com/Storm is a great resource for other tips and questions…

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Local high school bands rank high in Bandmasters competition 

ByNAN THOMPSON

  nthompson@kentsmith.biz High school band members may blend into the background at Friday night football games but they aren’t overlooked by everyone. Their hard work paid off Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Florida Bandmasters District II Marching Band Music Performance Assessment at Tommy Oliver Stadium in Panama City. All bands are judged on three major…

Lucky Puppy Rescue in need of financial assistance, volunteers
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Lucky Puppy Rescue in need of financial assistance, volunteers

ByNAN THOMPSON

  Nthompson@kentsmith.biz When animal lovers need to find a home for a dog or cat or your dog has puppies you can’t care for, they might look for a local rescue. Lucky Puppy in Bonifay has been one of many rescues taking in animals but that could all change since the rescue is in need…

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Esto to hold election for two council seats

ByCOLLIN BREAUX

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Town of Esto is gearing up for campaign season. The rural Holmes County community will hold elections for two council seats on Dec. 4 for seats two and four on the Town Council. The election date is a Monday.  Candidate qualifications will happen in a five-day period from 8:00 a.m. on Oct….

Esto to increase water utility rates starting next year
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Esto to increase water utility rates starting next year

ByCOLLIN BREAUX

  cbreaux@kentsmith.biz In order to maintain financial stability and ensure continued service quality, the Town of Esto will increase water utility rates effective January 1, 2024. The new base rate inside town limits will be $29.91 up to 2,000 gallons. After that limit, the rate per 1,000 gallons will be $7.03 up to 5,000 gallons;…

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Marianna doctor wants to give away hearing aids to someone in need

ByStaff Report

  Dr. Larry Otwell wants to do good for others as Christmas comes near, so he’s looking to give away a set of hearing aids or two. Otwell has a practice in Marianna and is prepared to give the hearing aids to people who can’t afford them. Anyone in need of hearing aids without the…

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Grand opening scheduled for new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree store

ByStaff Report

  The new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree location in Ponce de Leon will have a grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 8 a.m. The store’s address is 2920 North Highway 81. Holmes County Chamber of commerce and store representatives will be on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Chipley Tigers prevail against Holmes County Blue Devils in volleyball

Chipley Tigers prevail against Holmes County Blue Devils in volleyball

ByStaff Report

  The Chipley Tigers varsity volleyball team won a neutral playoff match against the Holmes County Blue Devils by a score of 3-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 17.  The Tigers came out strong and continued to keep the momentum going during the game. With this win, the Chipley Tigers have secured a place in the final…