April 12, 2007 RSS feed / News

WLTCo. to audition for female version of 'The Odd Couple'

The Washington Little Theater Company will hold auditions for the female version of "The Odd Couple," summer production of the theater. More...

Anthony M. White new member of Angus association

Anthony M. White of Washington is a new member of the American Angus Association, according to the executive vice president of the national breed registry organization in Saint Joseph, Missouri. More...

Book Review

Growing Up By RUSSELL BAKER

G rowing Up is a memoir by a Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper columnist. The memoir is a popular genre lately, but not many are as interesting and entertaining as this one by Russell Baker. More...

Promote regeneration of hospital

Wills Memorial Hospital CEO Marvin Goldman (left) and Lawrence Burton, chairman of the Wills Memorial Hospital Authority, spoke to the Washington Rotary Club at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 5, and told members of the need for a "regenerate More...

'Dig History' archaeology camp registration open for area kids

Registration is open for the 2007 session of "Dig History," the archaeology summer camp for kids at Hickory Hill in Thomson, Georgia. More...

Strawberry growers expect good crop due to dry, mild conditions

Tax season is also strawberry season in Georgia, and this year, growers expect a bountiful supply. More...

4-H Horse Club is working to get arena in good shape

Several dedicated members of the Wilkes County 4-H Horse Club braved the chilly temperatures and stiff winds on Saturday, April 7, to get the arena in shape for riding this spring. More...

Dr. Sales instructs horse clubbers in care for animals

Dr. Les Sales from Wilkes County Veterinary Services spoke to the Wilkes County 4-H Horse Club on Tuesday, April 3, about safety and first aid for the horse and rider. Dr. More...

Tyrone News

Thanks to all who were able and willing to get out in the cold windy weather Easter Sunday morning for the early service which is always a special time for many at Phillips Mill Baptist Church. More...

Aonia News

We enjoyed a nice Easter weekend. It started with church, then to Lincolnton to my parents' home for a family get-together. We ended up with 20 of us which was a nice crowd. Everyone cooked and carried their favorite dishes. More...

Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends

The family of Mrs. Sara Gresham honored her with a birthday party on April 4. Birthday cake and ice cream were served. Guests included Marie Smalley, Kathryn Melson, Rev. More...

Lundberg News

We had a very good attendance at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church for Easter services. It's nice when children and grandchildren visit their parents and go to church with them. It is always good to see them. More...

No one hurt in equipment fire

Washington firefighters Kevin Tucker, David Wilson, Gregg Scott, and Jeff Hackney use AFFF firefighting foam to fight this equipment fire at Fernacres Farms Tuesday afternoon. More...

Disney's 'High School Musical' to be featured at drama camp

Registration for this year's Summer Drama Camp at the Washington Little Theater has already begun. Instead of the usual two-week camp, this year's camp will be three weeks. More...

DOL will provide summer jobs for young people

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond has announced that the Georgia Department of Labor will provide $30,000 for summer jobs for young people ages 14 through 21 in the East Central Georgia area. Wilkes County is included in the program. More...

Free legal services available April 23 at Senior Center

Members of the staff of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Wilkes County Monday, April 23, to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-served basis. More...

Pet of the week

This sweet kitten is one of the kittens and cats at the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter. They all need nice warm loving homes. Come and visit. Scratching is important for cats. More...

Cancer touches young Andews family but survivor says, 'Miracles do exist'

(This is the fourth and final article in a series focusing on courageous community friends dealing with cancer) Tiffani Bryant Andrews was on top of the world in February 2003. She had secured a job she loved ... More...

News for Families & Comsumers

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Lincoln & Wilkes Counties

How we eat may influence our chances for getting cancer.The National Institute for Cancer Research (NICR) recommends that Americans modify their eating habits to lower their cancer risk by filling their dinner plates in a new way. More...

Most of Georgia affected by drought; northeast conditions called 'moderate'

Drought conditions have deepened in much of Georgia. More...

RAYLE NEWS

BRR! Old Mr. Winter has returned and it hurts after we've gotten a little taste of spring. ..J.W. More...

Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends

Dale Fincher from the Tignall Baptist Church gave a devotional for the residents. ..Inez and Madison Hall visited Mrs. Pete Strother. ..Doris Rhodes, and Rose Newby, daughters of Mrs. More...

Tignall News

Some of those Easter duds had to be left in the closet last Sunday. I understand that Easter Sunday was colder here than it was on Christmas Day. Let's hope spring will come back again soon. More...

Hillary Lindsey had Nashville dreams but Washington's never left her heart

Grammy award-winning songwriter Hillary Lindsey grew up in Washington-Wilkes with a passion for music that began at an early age. More...

Authority has preliminary plans for hospital upgrade

The preliminary proposal for the "regeneration" of Wills Memorial Hospital shows the facility with a total of almost 52,000 square feet. In the illustration above, the existing structure to be demolished is indicated by the dashed line. More...