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Walton county fishing report for March 4

Fishing is good for those getting out there River/bay: Crappie, bass, striper. Turkey season around the corner! Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun.:...

30A St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade at Gulf Place March 14

Ottawa based Celtic Band SEARSON will be headlining the musical entertainment at this year’s 30A St. Patrick’s Day Festival March 14. SEARSON has been described as “Fiddles on steroids” The group has toured throughout Canada, the United States, Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Switzerland and the Caribbean including playing with The Chieftains. The high energy won’t stop there as Texas based Celtic Rock Band CLEGHORN will also return. If you mixed ZZ Top with The Hobbit soundtrack, it might sound something like...

Haz-mat collection day in north and south Walton Mar. 7

Haz-mat collection day in both north and south Walton on Saturday, Mar. 7, from 8 a.m. – 12 Noon. Pesticides – Used Oil – Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint  Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and locations.  Walton county residents may...

School bell on display at Freeport City Hall has long history

By Freeport historian Beckie Buxton Have you ever noticed the old school bell displayed in front of Freeport’s City Hall? If you are new to the Freeport area, perhaps you have wondered whey it is so prominently displayed. Those who attended the old Freeport School, circa 1908-1942 will recognize it as the bell that was once mounted in front of the old two-story wooden school building. The school housed grades one through ten and stood where the Freeport Middle School...