Sewer Expansion
City, county and state officials gathered at the Calhoun County Airport on Friday, Jan. 15 for the ground-breaking ceremonies to kick off the expansion of the Blountstown sewer system, allowing it to...
View ArticleAlaqua Animal Refuge & HEART Animal Rescue host Third Annual Furry Fest
FREEPORT – Alaqua Animal Refuge and HEART Animal Rescue, two area, non-profit organizations dedicated to caring and shelter for homeless animals, are happy to announce they are teaming together for the...
View ArticleCandidate Workshop
Calhoun County Supervisor of Elections Margie Laramore, right, ticks off a to-do list for people getting ready to seek office in the upcoming election during last week’s candidate workshop, held at the...
View ArticleMardi Gras festivities planned this week in Franklin County
•Mardi Gras Ball Feb. 6 - Join in on the Franklin County Mardi Gras Festivities on February 6 as the Franklin County Habitat for Humanity hosts its annual Mardi Gras benefit celebration in...
View ArticleSweetheart Soiree
Guests enjoyed some good company, delicious food and tempting desserts at Saturday’s event at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown.
View ArticleSaturday in the park
Those who appreciate local history as well as the outdoors gathered for the annual tour at Torreya State Park on Saturday. RIGHT: The Gregory House is a good backdrop for a day of music.
View ArticleLiberty 4-H kids tour the Capitol
Approximately 30 Liberty County youth and adults enjoyed 4-H Day at the Capitol Feb. 3 Four-H Day at the Capitol is an educational event that provides kids an opportunity to tour different parts of...
View ArticleArmy General visits his Quincy hometown, visits restored arsenal
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor and Jack McClellan, contributor More than fifty years ago, a young boy and his friend “played Army” in their yards in Quincy. Since leaving his hometown a month after...
View ArticlePhoto Class at Library
Nic Stoltzfus (far right) is shown with students who took part in Saturday’s photography class he offered at the library in Blountstown. After sharing some of the basics of the art, Stoltzfus discussed...
View ArticleBlack History Month Celebration in Blountstown
Community members celebrated Black History Month Sunday at Clay Mary Park in Blountstown. There was music, a jump house, speeches and food to enjoy, including funnel cakes and fried Oreos along with...
View ArticleNorth Florida Wildflower Festival set for April 30 in Blountstown
The North Florida Wildflower Festival will be held Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT on Pear St. in Blountstown. The festival will celebrate the beauty and charm of the region with plants,...
View ArticleLions Club guest speaker talks about her life and recent travels
Hanna Elshoff rolled into Bristol last week on her solar tricycle to visit with fellow Lions Club members at the Apalachee Restaurant. The 73-year-old told the group how she came from Germany to...
View ArticleBlack History Banquet
The annual Black History Banquet was held Friday night in Blountstown. Everyone wore their Sunday best for the black and white-themed affair. Guests enjoyed a meal and fellowship as they gathered at...
View ArticleAmtrak and Southern Rail Commission Inspection Train travels through Florida...
An Amtrak Inspection Train arrives in Tallahassee on Feb. 19, carrying state and local officials, community leaders and industry representatives. The goal of the trip was to examine the existing CSX...
View ArticleRep. Graham reads to Hosford students
On Friday, Representative Gwen Graham visited rural North Florida schools to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by reading to elementary students. At the schools, she also announced a new summer reading...
View ArticlePython Challenge results in removal of 109 snakes
With participants turning in 106 snakes, the 2016 Python Challenge™ is a success on many levels. Today the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the results and winners of...
View ArticleAnnual Chamber Chamber Banquet honors local leaders, awards presented to...
BLOUNTSTOWN – The 69th Annual Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet was held Monday, March 9th at the W.T. Neal Civic Center. The evening began with a reception followed by dinner, and...
View ArticlePythoning in the Everglades
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor The pop of a champagne cork may set the mood for a romantic Valentine’s Day date, but it’s the hiss of something deadly swimming through waters of the...
View ArticleJail and bail
A few rough characters found themselves escorted to the Liberty County Jail after being picked up and held for bond to help fund the upcoming trip to state for the LCHS HOSA club.
View ArticleEaster Fun
Folks of all ages gathered for an early Easter Egg hunt and celebration on Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Hosford.
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