New Bonifay school construction projects almost ready for bids
"Of all the groundbreakings we've attended, this was the largest and one of the best ones we've ever been to," said Greg Kelly of CRA Architects. Kelly said a 50 percent cost estimate of the project...
View ArticleHistoric Highway 90 Corridor enters next phase
"The corridor is unique because it is divided into two segments by a part of Holmes County," said Heather Lopez, Washington County Tourist Development Council Director. The easternmost of the two...
View ArticleCity to fund new fire gear
The City of Bonifay may have finally extinguished a hot issue surrounding the lack of funding for Bonifay's volunteer fire department to replace aging safety gear in Monday night's regular meeting....
View ArticleLocals concerned over deterioration of Bonifay's landmark home
It's hard not to be taken by the grandeur of the sprawling Mediterranean-inspired home located at 209 W. Kansas Avenue, but locals are concerned Bonifay's only mansion is falling into ruins. Property...
View ArticleAirport Authority extends helping hand to development commission
Those vested in the area's economic development continue to put their heads together on what could come to life on the blank canvas of undeveloped industrial sites in Authority that gave the commission...
View ArticleDon't trash it' - Recycling center can save businesses cash
The Holmes County Recycling Center wants residents to know it's an underutilized local resource that could save local businesses a bundle of cash each month. Tucked away on Thomas Drive in Bonifay near...
View ArticleThe 110th session of historic Brock reunion set is June 20
By best calculations handed down from ancestors of the past, the event which has come to be known as the Brock Reunion was first held on May 1, 1905. The patriarch and honoree of the noted Brock...
View ArticleOwens earns leadership training milestone
Holmes District School Board member Shirley Owens was applauded for earning the distinction of Certified Board Member with the Florida School Boards Association in the June 16 regular meeting. Owens...
View ArticleFinding love in an unlikely place: Couple marries after meeting at WRNC
Susan Johnson, 58, and Edmond Shirah, 51, met shortly after both became residents of WRNC. Edmond said it was love at first sight for him, but Susan admitted she was obvious to his adoration.
View ArticleBonifay house fire reported
At 11:02 p.m., Bonifay Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a home located at 512 E. Pennsylvania Ave. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke coming from the roof of the wooden home. Occupants in the...
View ArticleBonifay Woman Arrested For Allegedly Shaking Her Baby
At approximately 3:34am on June 18, 2015 the Bonifay Police Department and Holmes County EMS responded to a report of an unresponsive infant on Aretta Street. The five-week-old infant was taken by...
View ArticleBonifay woman charged in shaken baby case
A Bonifay woman was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with one count of aggravated child abuse after authorities received a call involving an unresponsive infant. Bonifay Police Department and...
View ArticleBonifay Southern Gospel sing is Saturday, June 27
The Bonifay Southern Gospel Sing will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday June 27, at Holmes County High School, located at 825 West Highway 90 in Bonifay. Dating back to the early 50's with promoter J.G....
View ArticleLynn Haven mayor connects with Bonifay Kiwanis
Lynn Haven Mayor Margo Anderson spoke to the Bonifay Kiwanis Club in its weekly luncheon meeting June 17. Anderson has ties to Holmes County through her mother, who is from the area. She spoke to...
View ArticleHCSO arrests 4 on drug charges
A search warrant at a Minnesota Avenue residence in Bonifay by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of four on various drug charges. HCSO executed the warrant Friday, June 19, and...
View ArticleHolmes County celebrates faith and freedom
The 2015 Panhandle Patriotic Celebration drew thousands to the Bonifay Recreation Center Sunday night to celebrate faith and freedom in the festival's twelfth year. This year's attendance topped out at...
View ArticleHolmes County looking at future use along widened SR 79
The Holmes County Development Commission is working with its neighbors in Washington County to ponder future use along the new two-laned State Road 79 extending south of I-10 to the Washington County...
View ArticlePDL asks county to reconsider gas tax distribution
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners held a workshop Tuesday regarding the formula for how the 6-cent gas tax is distributed after the Town of Ponce de Leon was reluctant to sign the...
View ArticleThrift shop offers great deals, help in trying times
One thrift shop in Bonifay is giving more than great bargains on everyday items - some who enter the store leave with a new lease on life. By all appearances, Holmes County Ministerial Association...
View ArticleBonifay man arrested in church burglaries
A member of Union Pentecostal Church in the Gritney area called authorities Monday morning after noticing an unfamiliar man riding his bicycle around the church. The bicycle was later found in front of...
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