Mossy Pond man holds book signing at library
When local author William Truax III took eighth place among 3,000 entries in a short story contest, his girlfriend suggested he expand his tale into a book. He did, and after completing his first...
View ArticleJoan Alderman’s paintings featured at library in Blountstown; ‘Meet the...
The Blountstown Public Library is proud to present our featured artist for the spring, Joan Alderman. A selection of her works are on display in the Adult Reading room and throughout the library. Joan...
View ArticleCatfish Crawl set for May 21 in Blountstown
Join the Blountstown Fire Dept. for the 5th annual BFD Catfish Crawl 5K and FREE Kid’s Fun Run! Tour the scenic Blountstown Greenway Bike Path, have a fun time running/walking and then hang around and...
View ArticleSycamore Community Cemetery clean up
Gadsden County community members came Saturday, March 19 to clean the Sycamore Community Cemetery. Some 20 or so members from across the county gathered that morning to rake leaves, cut down fallen...
View ArticleGrocery store brand change
A longtime family grocery store, Ramsey’s Piggly Wiggly, unveiled a new look last week during ribbon-cutting ceremonies for its newly renamed Ramsey’s CashSaver in Blountstown. Under the new brand, the...
View ArticleHealth Fairs
Visitors at two recent health fairs had the opportunity to get some information about taking care of themselves as well as getting some basic tests done free of charge.
View ArticleNew women’s history book donated to Liberty County School libraries
Michele Manning, who works with the Florida Commission on the Status of Women Foundation in Tallahassee, presented copies of a new women’s history book to LCHS, Hosford School and Tolar School at last...
View ArticleAltha Prom 2016
Altha students and their dates enjoyed a 1920s Gatsby theme at Saturday’s retro prom at the W.T. Neal Civic Center in Blountstown.
View ArticlePanhandle Saddle Club 8th annual Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages put their horses through their paces at Saturday’s 8th Annual Florida Panhandle Saddle Club Rodeo at Sam Atkins Park in Blountstown. That night’s winners included: •Sr....
View ArticleSurvivors celebrate during Relay for Life
Thirteen teams took part in this year’s Relay for Life to raise spirits along with over $21,000 to donate for cancer research. The Fellowship Assembly team won the Spirit Stick Design, Hosford...
View ArticleTractor Supply opens in Blountstown
After several weeks of transforming the former Alco store at 19962 West Central Avenue, Blountstown into a new Tractor Supply, the first group of customers got a look at the finished product on Friday...
View ArticleLCHS Class of ‘56 holds 60th reunion
Members of Liberty County High School’s Class of 1956 gathered to mark the 60th anniversary of their graduation Friday at the Apalachee Restaurant in Bristol. The 1956 class totaled 37, which was the...
View ArticleRibbon cutting held Saturday
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce members joined the crew at Tractor Supply Saturday morning for their official ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of their new store in Blountstown. The...
View ArticleFSU basketball coach to speak at Chipola graduation
MARIANNA—The Chipola College 2016 Commencement Ceremony is set for Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m., at the Dothan Civic Center. The address is 126 St. Andrews Street, Dothan, AL, 36303. Counted as members...
View ArticleCustom knife show and sale
Blacksmiths from surrounding areas came together to show off their collections and craftsmanship at the Panhandle Pioneer Knife Show and Sale on Saturday, April 23. Other items on display included...
View ArticleNorth Florida Wildflower Festival
Visitors and vendors came together to celebrate Florida’s bountiful supply of colorful blooms at Saturday’s North Florida Wildflower Festival in Blountstown. There were plenty of plants for sale,...
View ArticleLittle League Action in Bristol
Youngsters from Calhoun and Liberty County came together last week for some Little League action on the ball field at Veterans Memorial Park in Bristol.
View ArticleA day to play in the clay
Twenty-five children and five adults attended the pottery program given by Janice Adams at the Blountstown Public Library’s ‘Creation Station’ class on Saturday. This special program brings together...
View ArticleWomen’s Health Seminar held in Bristol
BRISTOL - The Florida Department of Health Calhoun/Liberty hosted their ninth Annual Women’s Health Seminar on Friday, May 6, with 138 in attendance. The theme this year was “Growing a Healthier You”....
View ArticleHonor Flight takes area veteran to visit war memorial
By Jim Barineau, Quincy I recently had the honor of accompanying retired Florida State Trooper and Korean War veteran Barney Stallworth on a one-day trip to Washington, D.C. to visit selected war...
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