Hospital collects nearly $9,000 during weekend fundraiser
An early count of the funds collected from ticket sales and donations through the week of April 24, including the day of the Bluegrass and BBQ fundraiser, indicates over $8,750 was raised for Calhoun...
View ArticleMechanic arrested for taking payment without doing work
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor The owner of a local auto shop was charged with larceny and two counts of fraud after customers paid for repairs but the work was never completed on their vehicles,...
View ArticleLCHS JROTC instructor charged with sexual battery, molestation
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Liberty County High School JROTC instructor Antony Joseph, 55, of Quincy, was arrested April 26 following an investigation into allegations that he had an...
View ArticleKinard man charged with sale of crystal methamphetamine
A Kinard man described as a major crystal methamphetamine distributor was arrested Monday following an extensive investigation by the Calhoun-Liberty Drug Task Force, according to a news release from...
View ArticleTransfer station, truck & skidders burned in Liberty Co. landfill fire
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A lighting strike is suspected to be the cause of a fire that destroyed the recycling center and transfer station at the Liberty County Landfill last week. Solid Waste...
View ArticleBristol man charged for involvement with underage girlfriend
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A Bristol man involved with a teenage girl was arrested after details of their relationship became known to her family. Blaise Curstin Thaw, 19, was taken into custody...
View ArticleMan arrested for jumping in truck, breaking window & attacking driver
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Bond was set at $115,000 for a Bristol man arrested on numerous charges after jumping into the back of a pickup truck, knocking out the rear windshield and cutting the...
View ArticleCalhoun candidate debates set for July
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Debates have been scheduled for candidates in two races of the upcoming Calhoun County Election. The debates - which are being organized and will be moderated by...
View ArticleWewa man dies In May 12 wreck
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor The body of a Wewahitchka man was discovered at the scene of a single vehicle accident Thursday night just inside the Calhoun County line. The fatality was identified...
View ArticleAltha Kindergarten Graduation
Cason Proctor, sitting between Nadalyn Stone and Brandon McDaniel, waves to relatives in the audience at Monday’s Altha Kindergarten Graduation.
View ArticleWewa man dies in May 12 crash
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor The body of a Wewahitchka man was discovered at the scene of a single vehicle accident last Thursday night just inside the Calhoun County line. The fatality was...
View ArticleYoder, Summers respond to new directive over transgender bathroom use
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Following last week’s directive from the White House and the U.S. Department of Education that public schools recognize the right of transgender students to use the...
View ArticleTeachers hold historic 61-55 vote for 1st union in Calhoun
from Organize Calhoun Tallahassee – After three weeks of mail-in balloting, votes were tallied Tuesday by the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) to determine whether or not Calhoun County...
View ArticleOne more candidate for Liberty, Calhoun Co. gains four
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Michael Richter, 37, of Bristol filed his intent to run for Liberty County Commission in District 3. He is a Republican. He faces off against Democratic incumbent...
View ArticleLiberty Commission April 7 regular meeting
Official minutes from the April 7, 2016 regular meeting of the Liberty Commission as recorded by the board secretary The meeting was called by order by Chairman Dexter Barber. Present at the meeting...
View ArticleFour Calhoun Co. EMS employees fired after alleged HIPAA violation
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Four employees with Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services were fired Monday following an allegation that a cell phone photo had been taken and possibly shared via...
View ArticleSumatra man with two guns arrested for DUI, fleeing police and speeding
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A Sumatra man was arrested on several charges after he allegedly threatened “to kill everyone” at a Hosford residence and then went outside and starting firing a gun,...
View ArticleAs Kelly King files to run for superintendent’s job and says she will resign...
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Five candidates quickly stepped up Monday to add their names to the list of those seeking the District 2 Calhoun County School Board seat which is expected to be...
View ArticleDrug & firearm charges for Hosford pair
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A joint investigation between the Calhoun-Liberty Drug Task Force and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with the assistance of a DOC K-9 team,...
View ArticleNinth candidate joins Liberty Sheriff’s race
by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor Corry Fletcher has joined the long line of candidates who would like to be the next Liberty County Sheriff. Fletcher, 44, of Hosford filed his paperwork on May 19. As...
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