Articles by Wes Locher
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Mexico Beach will ask city clerk to reconsider resignation
After discussing the agenda for next week’s regular monthly meeting, the Mexico Beach City Council erupted into heated conversation over Deborah McLeod’s resignation as City Clerk READ MORE
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Bridges students have field day at Wewahitchka Jr./Sr. High School
Bridges students from Gulf County schools held their annual Field Day event in the Wewahitchka Jr./Sr. High School gymnasium last Friday. READ MORE
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Local citizen stops in-progress scam
Victor Duval, manager of the Port St. Joe CVS Pharmacy, was recognized by George Small for being a Good Samaritan by preventing Small’s mother from nearly being scammed out of $500. READ MORE
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Murder trial rescheduled for July
Accused killer Walton Butler was in court last week as his trial on second-degree murder charges loom. READ MORE
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Plein Air paint-out welcomes international artist
Early next month, the Forgotten Coast Culture Coalition will present the eighth annual Great Plein Air Paint-Out featuring 23 professional artists from around the globe. READ MORE
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Local filmmaker debuts movie at Martin Theater
Tumbling, the first movie from filmmaker Shameka Raines, a 1998 graduate of Port St. Joe High School, will debut April 20 at the Martin Theater in Panama City. READ MORE
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Port St. Joe celebrates music through the years with festival
The Music through the Years Music Festival will be held on May 11 at George Core Park and will serve as a fundraiser for the Port St. Joe Centennial Celebration events scheduled to take place in June and July. READ MORE
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Forgotten Coast not so forgotten
As winter fades into a chilly memory and with Spring Break behind us, Gulf County and the surrounding areas now look to the summer months when tourism is at its peak. READ MORE
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Gold coin commemorates Port St. Joe’s 100th birthday
A commemorative coin, die-struck in brass and gold-plating will soon be available for purchase to serve as a reminder for the upcoming 100th birthday of Port St. Joe. READ MORE
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Wewahitchka Relay for Life doesn’t let bad weather stop fight against cancer
Poor weather didn’t stop those at Wewahitchka’s second annual Relay for Life event from celebrating survivors and raising close to $15,000 to fight cancer. READ MORE