Articles by Matthew Beaton
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More people checking out library
The Northwest Regional Library System finished last year with encouraging numbers. READ MORE
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Andersen testifies before Senate panel
PANAMA CITY — Bay County Supervisor of Elections Mark Andersen spoke to the state Senate’s Ethics and Elections Committee in Tallahassee on Monday, discussing voter wait times, ballot length and election costs. READ MORE
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Friends of Crooked Creek again protests boat ramp
PANAMA CITY— The “Friends of Crooked Creek” again petitioned the Bay County Commission to change its plans for a new boat ramp in the West Bay area, saying there are better places to build it that would save money and protect the waterway. READ MORE
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Commission seeks seat on Health Foundation
PANAMA CITY— The Bay County Commission approved three of four appointments to the Bay Health Foundation on Tuesday, leaving a seat open that the commission would like to fill itself. READ MORE
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Event highlights human trafficking month
PANAMA CITY — Local Department of Children and Families (DCF) representatives discussed child prostitution Thursday, stressing that underage sex workers are victims, forced into the industry by circumstances beyond their control. READ MORE
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Agriculture Committee to discuss oyster decline
APALACHICOLA — The state Senate Agriculture Committee will take a closer look at Franklin County’s shrinking oyster harvest at its meeting this morning in Tallahassee. READ MORE
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County to seek more than $11 million from BP
PANAMA CITY — Bay County is getting in line for BP money. READ MORE
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County OKs towing company for Spring Break
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Bay County and the city of Panama City Beach are streamlining towing operations for Spring Break, using only one company for vehicles illegally parked in the rights of way. READ MORE
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Some seniors could save on property taxes
PANAMA CITY — Some low-income seniors in Bay County could see a drop in their property taxes thanks to an ordinance passed by the County Commission. READ MORE
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No simple solution for oyster harvest
APALACHICOLA — Thus far the Florida Legislature has been long on presentations but short on solutions for Franklin County’s devastated oyster harvest. READ MORE
