Lane Recognized for Selection to Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps - Chipley High School senior MacKenzie Lane was presented with a plaque Monday night during the monthly meeting of the Washington County School Board. 

Meth Arrest in Chipley - The alert actions of the Chipley Police Department's K-9 Officer Scott Thompson resulted in the arrest of an admitted methamphetamine dealer in the Chipley area. 

Pleasant Grove Cemetery Maintenance - With spring and summer upon us, funds are needed for mowing and maintenance of the Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Hinson's Crossroads.

Prayer Chapel Dedicated at BCF - Brilliant sunshine and cool breezes greeted faculty, staff, trustees and students of the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville as they met for the dedication of the College’s new Prayer Chapel on Friday, May 9. 

Chipola to Face Pensacola in State Baseball Tournament - The defending state and national champion Chipola Indians face the Pensacola Pirates in the FCCAA State Baseball tournament at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven. 

WCI Correctional Officer Arrested - As a result of a joint effort by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington Correctional Institution, Correctional Officer Ivan Duke Peters, 34 year old white male, was taken into custody while on duty on the evening of Saturday, May 10, at the Washington County Correctional Institution.

Master Gardener Graduation - Washington County's first ever Florida Master Gardeners graduation will take place at the Washington County Extension Office on May 21. 

Senior Honors Day at BCF - Excitement filled the air as the Baptist College of Florida graduating seniors and their families gathered in the R. G. Lee Chapel last Wednesday for Senior Honors Day. 

Awards Day at RMS - Awards Day at Roulhac Middle School has been scheduled for May 29. 

Mature Driving Class - Washington County Council on Aging and AARP are co-sponsoring a mature driving class for individuals age 50 and over, May 21 and 22. 

News from HCHS - The Holmes County High School Drama Department will present the musical Grease May 15, 17 and 19. 

Shriners Parade - Area Shaddai Shriners held a parade Saturday morning through downtown Chipley. 

Meeting On Proposed Changes to SR 79 - The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting regarding proposed roadway improvements to SR 79 on Tuesday, May 20, at the Oak Valley Opry in Vernon. 

Chipley Athletes Recognized at Sports Banquet - The Chipley High School Spring Sports Banquet was held Friday night at the First Baptist Church Youth Center. 

Kids Fishing Day - Kids Fishing Day, for Washington County youth 16 years of age and younger, was held at a county-owned pond on the Campbellton Highway Saturday.

Field Day at KMS - Kindergarten through second grade classes at Kate Smith Elementary School participated in field day Friday.

More News from VES - The fourth grade students at Vernon Elementary School have been very busy. 

VES Tropicana Speeches - Fourth grade students at Vernon Elementary recently participated in the 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest.