Archive for August, 2010

Wellman Sewer Notice Lifted, Cleanup Next Step

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:27 am

The City of Wellman has lifted their sewer usage notice.

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Celebrate Washington This Weekend

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:26 am
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Celebrate Washington is tomorrow in the city square from 10 am to midnight.

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Sales Tax Holiday: Washington Area Businesses Hoping For Large Turnout

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:24 am
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Clothing and footwear considered appropriate for everyday wear such as shirts, pants, hats, socks, shoes, sandal and underclothing items under $100 each are exempt from state and local option sales tax this weekend.

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Winfield’s Crooked Creek Days

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:23 am

Winfield’s Crooked Creek Days kicks off this evening.

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Washington County Authorizes $1,500 Gift To “Friends Of Lake Darling” For Bridge Construction, More Money Still Needed

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:22 am

The Washington County Board of Supervisors has given its answer to an appeal by the “Friends of Lake Darling” for funds – a $1,500 gift.

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Edna Jones Lecture Series #4; The War of 1812

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:21 am

The Washington County Historical Society and the Washington County Genealogical Society is presenting the 4th segment of the Edna Jones Series titled ‘The War of 1812.”

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Church Group “Traveling” To Washington For Mission Trip

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:20 am

Members of Washington’s Faith Baptist Church are on a mission trip this week to perform home construction.  Their destination – Washington.

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Recycled Boutique

Posted: Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 2:11 pm

Title: Recycled Boutique
Description: St James and First Christian Churches are sponsoring the Recycled Boutique on Saturday, August 14th from noon to 3 p.m. in the St. James School Gym, 602 West 2nd Street, Washington. Quality clothing will be offered AT NO COST. The goal of the project is to offer all community members the opportunity to receive \’gently used\’ fall and winter clothing at no charge! Sizes range from infant through adult and include school clothing as well as business attire. There will be a limited amount of school supplies available as well!

Date: 2010-08-14

Lecture on the War of 1812

Posted: Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 2:05 pm

Title: Lecture on the War of 1812
Description: The public is invited to a lecture on the War of 1812 and its effect on the Fort Madison area, Saturday at 2 p.m., at the Washington Public Library. Noted historian Mike Zahs will present the free lecture, co-sponsored by the Washington County Genealogical and Historical Societies.
Date: 2010-08-07

West Chester/Wellman Lions Club Ice Cream Social

Posted: Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 1:19 pm

Title: West Chester/Wellman Lions Club Ice Cream Social
Description: The West Chester and Wellman Lions Clubs are having an ice cream social Thursday, August 5th. It is being held at the Mid Prairie High School from 4:30-7pm with proceeds going to the Wellman Fire Department..
Date: 2010-08-05