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Solar Powered Car Passes Through Walton County

The Power Of One slows traffic and draws crowd in Seaside Folks in Walton County got an eyeful of solar technology on May 7th, 8th and 9th as The Power Of One solar powered car passed through the area. The car is on a journey across the Americas to make a statement on behalf of the advantages of solar energy. Starting his trek in Buffalo, New York in June of 2008, Marcelo Da Luz has taken the car on a...

Reduced Cost Rabies Clinic Apr. 25

Clinic for dogs, cats and horses April 25th from 8 to 10 at Wayside Park in DeFuniak Springs  (intersection of Hwy 90 and Hwy 331 South) Clinic will be for dogs and cats, horses will be able to receive their Coggins If you have any questions please contact the Health Department at 850-892-8021 ext 1137 Sponsored by: Dogwood Acres Veterinary Clinic, Walton County Health Department, Walton County Animal Control RABIES How is rabies transmitted?  Rabies is transmitted in the saliva...

Local school children share their gardening wisdom

Walton County school kids busy with spring gardens Spring has arrived, and local children are busy with their school garden projects. Everything from planting zinnias to decorating outdoor furniture, to harvesting collards, the children are engaging in the excitement of watching things grow, and seeing the fruits of their labor. I took a look around at a few of the Walton County schools to see what they were up to, and there is much more than mulch getting spread around!...

A day at the Rockin S Auction

Paxton comes alive the first Saturday of the month As times get leaner, many are looking into finding creative ways to find a bargain. One way to find the real deal, is to take drive to the Rockin S Auction the first Saturday of the month. Held at the old livestock building on U.S. Hwy 331 in Paxton, the auction comes to life around 8:30 a.m. as a stream of trucks and trailers pour into the site loaded with everything...