June 25, 2009 RSS feed / News

Plenty of activities still going on during summer program

The Vacation Reading Club at the Mary Willis Library is more than half way through its summer program but there are still plenty of events left for children and parents to attend. The crafts workshop will be held June 25 through July 2. More...

Where in the world is The News Reporter...

... in the Magic Kingdom

Laura, Caitlin, Kelsey, and Jack Leard Jr. went on vacation June 16 to Disney World and took The News-Reporter along for the trip. They are pictured above on Main Street USA in front of Cinderella's Castle. More...

Pet of the week

This young coonhound is spayed, vaccinated and ready for a good home. She is a friendly dog that seems eager to please. Visit the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter at 358 Brown Drive, Washington. Hours are 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. More...

USDA Rural Development helps dreams to come true through home ownership

For millions of individuals and families, the American Dream starts with owning a home. When families move into a home of their own, they gain independence and confidence, and their faith in the future grows. More...

Annual Independence Day Parade, program slated for 8 a.m. Saturday, July 4 downtown

The twelfth annual Independence Day Parade will be held on July 4 at 8:00 a.m. at Fort Washington Park (behind the Courthouse). More...

Moss and Johnson to present concert at FBC June 28 at 6

Two musical artists - pianist Peyson Moss and vocalist Jonathan Johnson - will present a concert at the First Baptist Church of Washington on Sunday, June 28, at 6 p.m. More...

'Growing in Grace' workshop for women set at Pole Branch

Pole Branch Baptist Church at 542 North Hulin Avenue, Tignall, will have a women's workshop June 27 at 10 a.m. More...

'Boomerang Express' is theme of Phillips Mill VBS June 15-19

Phillips MiIl Baptist Church held a successful Vacation Bible School June 15-19. The theme for the week was "Boomerang Express: It all comes back to Jesus. The average attendance of children for the week was 58. More...

Forty-five volunteer to donate blood during last month's drive

Forty-five people volunteered to donate blood at the Washington- Wilkes Community Blood Drive May 21. Forty-one good units of blood were received. More...

Country cooking supper set June 27 at Fishing Creek

Fishing Creek Baptist Church will have a country cooking supper Saturday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Cost for the "all-you-can-eat" supper is $7.00. The food is donated by church members and friends. More...

'Summer Festival' scheduled for Washington-Wilkes youth

The CSRA Ministerial Alliance of Wilkes County will sponsor a "Summer Festival" for Washington- Wilkes youth on June 27. More...

Pvt. Pernell Pettus finishes training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Army Private Pernell A. Pettus has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. More...

Alicia Reid finishes basic training at Lackland AF Base

Air Force Reserve Airman Alicia Reid graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

W-W Chamber members to hear details on stimulus Work Experience Program

Business owners who need to hire more help with little to no expense to their business can find out how a new stimulus package program can help them. More...

Vendor spaces still available for local July 3 fireworks celebration

Vendor spots are still available for the Washington-Wilkes Independence Day Celebration set for Friday evening, July 3, on The Square. More...

Kinship Care programs offer free legal assistance

These are hard times. Georgia's unemployment rate is over 8%, where the national rate is 7.2%. More Georgians are falling into poverty every day through loss of jobs, housing, and incomes. More...