When I was a little girl my mom and dad divorced and my mom had to go on welfare for a short time until she was able to find a job teaching. Even with a job, the starting salary for teachers at the t…
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Fire Department honored for effort
Alan Orr presents the Avalon Fire Department with a check in appreciation for the efforts of its members in trying to save Orr’s wife. Orr says on May 26, he called 911 when his wife collapsed. Sayin…
Deputies: Intoxicated man arrested after firing gun in neighborhood
A night of drinking and arguing between three people escalated when one man reached for a gun and fired two shots off of the front porch of a Roundup Valley residence leading to an hour long standoff…
Pajama drive delivers comfort to abused/neglected children in foster care
Snuggling into brand new pajamas can bring a little comfort when life gets rough. This is especially true for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Social workers have found that a cozy pai…
Emergency Contract Awarded to Repair State Road 87
Chipley – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued a $1.2 million emergency contract to Anderson Columbia Co. to repair State Road (S.R.) 87 just south of Laredo Street in Navarre. …
New Development seeks Milton property; neighbors concerned
A developer has a plan in front of the Milton City Council, awaiting approval to construct a multi-million dollar, low-income senior facility, funded by grants and private investment.
The venture …
Build courthouse close to jail
On the idea of a courthouse by the jail I have a few thoughts I would like to express. To begin with the land is free and close to the jail. Here are some other factors to consider several years ago …
American Exceptionalism
American Exceptionalism is not what the President or Vladimir Putin wants us to believe. I believe that Putin understands what it is and he is taking advantage of the President’s misunderstanding of…
Shoes That Fit Campaign is going strong in Santa Rosa
OnMedia is proud to announce the start of their annual Shoes That Fit Campaign, a national program aimed at providing shoes to children in need at the beginning of the school year. OnMedia has partne…
Happy Birthday! Sept 25-28, 2013
Giselle Martinez- September 25
Keaton Henry- September 25
Kim Porter- September 25
Ronald Cash- September 26
Ethan Cale- September 27
Sarah Orsa- September 28
Kaliga Broxson- Septem…