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Jun 4, 2024 | 
goodgoodgood.co | Jennifer Rich
Whenever there’s an analysis or discussion about how much people know about the Holocaust, the focus is often on what they don’t know. For instance, a 2018 survey of 1,350 people age 18 and older found that 11% of U.S. adults and 22% of millennials had not heard of — or were not sure if they had heard of — the Holocaust. Almost half of U.S. adults — 45% — and millennials — 49% — could not name one concentration camp or ghetto that was established in Europe during the Holocaust, the survey found.
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Nov 11, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Jennifer Rich |Sheryl H. Boldt
“Smile for the camera, Frankie. No, look here. Frankie, sit right.”What? Do I look like a supermodel? I don’t think so. I am tired and ready for a nap. Digging is in my nature, so I might make a few holes in the yard. The name Dachshund is actually German for “Badger Dog.” Guess this all leads to the fact I’m going to need a fenced yard and supervision until I learn where I belong. I love to play and have fun but also like nice long cuddling sessions where you scratch my ears and my tummy.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Diane Moore |Jennifer Rich |Jim Turner
A Chipley man with several previous convictions has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found with a gun in 2020. Stacy Tyrone Blackmon, 38, was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm Oct. 12, State Attorney Larry Basford with the 14th Judicial Circuit said.
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Jennifer Rich |Mona Charen |Jim Saunders
NAN THOMPSONKate M. Smith Elementary School kindergartner students had quite a thrill on Oct. 31. All kindergarten students and parents had the chance to visit the Washington County Rehabilitation and Nursing Home and then, later in the day, the Florida Panhandle Technical College. The staff of the Nursing Home had all the hallways decorated with cobwebs, signs and witches’ cauldrons, from which the students got their goodies.
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Jennifer Rich |Jim Turner
The reality television show “American Pickers” documents the search for historical artifacts across America and is reportedly considering coming to Florida. The tourist development councils for Washington, Holmes, and Jackson counties would like the show to come to the Panhandle and so is looking to talk to residents who might have items that could be featured in the series. “The show is looking for large, rare collections and things they have never seen before,” a news release said.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Jennifer Rich |David Adlerstein |Carol Wyatt
People walking or driving around Downtown Chipley may have noticed yellow and blue bows tied on street poles. The festive decorations are part of the community support for Chipley High School’s 2023 homecoming and the Chipley Tigers sports teams. Town leaders have been involved in bringing the idea to life–including support from Mayor Tracy Andrews, sponsorship by First Federal Bank of Florida, and actually being made by Washington County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.
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Oct 10, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Carol Wyatt |Jennifer Rich |Diane Moore |Jim Saunders
A Chipley man already in jail will remain there after recently pleading guilty to molestation charges in a sexual battery case. Jeffrey Lynn Stephenson, 59 years old, has been extradited back to Washington County after the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into sexual battery. Stephenson was found to be incarcerated in the Walton County Jail for similar reasons after warrants were obtained.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Carol Wyatt |Jennifer Rich |Carol Kent |Diane Moore
Recreational harvest of gag grouper for the 2023 season will close in Gulf state waters starting Oct. 19 at 12:01 a.m.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the closure during an October meeting. “The Gulf gag grouper recreational season will reopen on Sept. 1, 2024,” a news release said. Monroe County is excluded from the closure.
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Oct 4, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Jennifer Rich |Diane Moore
STAFF REPORTChipola College is set to get more than $350,000 through a Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced Wednesday, Oct. 4. The grant is intended to “increase workforce training opportunities that support Florida’s automotive industry” by funding the purchase and installation of up-to-date training equipment for the school’s automotive service technicians and mechanics program, according to the announcement.
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Oct 3, 2023 | 
washingtoncounty.news | Jennifer Rich |Austin Bay |Diane Moore |Sheryl H. Boldt
By Caleb DuncanHave you ever had a God-sized goal that seemed to fall apart? Maybe you had a dream for a ministry or some other plan for God’s glory and it seemed to lose traction before it began. Your intentions were good. Your heart was set! But when the rubber hit the road, it fell apart. Several years ago, I remember planning for a large event. The event’s goal was simply to have a night of worship and share the gospel.
