Joe Taylor runs for reelection as school superintendent
Special to the NewsWashington County School District Superintendent incumbent Joe Taylor sums up his platform as “experience, excellence, ethics.” “Those qualities defined my…
Read MoreRenea Adams Peters seeks office of property appraiser
Renea Adams Peters is announcing her intentions to become a candidate for the office of Washington County property appraiser. The…
Read MoreTourist Development Council discusses potential for multi-day events in Washington County
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a member of the Washington County Tourist Development Council. The…
Read MoreCounty EMS set to purchase new ambulance
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Emergency Medical Services Director Randy Truette received approval from the County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to…
Read MoreCounty seeks public input for flooding vulnerability assessment
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: The March 26 meeting was rescheduled after the publication of this story. A public meeting will be…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners continue to discuss delay in FEMA reimbursement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Chairman David Pettis and County Administrator Jeff Massey will handle task orders for…
Read MoreNew EMS center opens in Wausau
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As Washington County continues to see growth and development, particularly at the south end, a new EMS center recently…
Read MoreCounty looks to request funding for road work
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County will request money from the state to pave and resurface roads under the Florida Department of Transportation’s…
Read MoreAttorney Nate Nolin to serve as special magistrate in property code violation case
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As the legal counsel for the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners, local attorney Nate Nolin is a familiar…
Read MoreJudge rules in favor of Washington County in property dispute
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: This story was updated on Thursday, Feb. 15, from an initial version. A civil lawsuit filed against…
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