Archive for February, 2013

Final Results from State Wrestling

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 8:29 am

Results from the state wrestling tournament, other than Fletcher Green winning the state championship, there were some other area wrestlers still in it.

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Gritty Golden Hawks Advance to State

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 8:29 am

It came down to defense, and Mid-Prairie wouldn’t have it any other way.

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February’s Legislative Briefing Held Saturday

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 6:25 am
Representative Dave Heaton addresses the audience

The area’s legislators were at the Washington County Courthouse Saturday to hear from their constituents.

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Discussion on Mental Health Redesign Expected for Tomorrows Washington County Board Meeting

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 6:25 am

At tomorrow’s meeting the Washington County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution that establishes the intent to join a Mental Health and Disability Services Division, or MHDS, region.

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Mid-Prairie Committee to Update Long Range Facility Plan, Consider Bond Issue

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 6:24 am

Mid-Prairie’s citizen committee will meet later this month to re prioritize the long range facility plan.

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Fire Risks Change With the Season

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Winter brings special challenges to area firefighters.

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Recycling Bin Replacements Available in Washington

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 6:21 am

The City of Washington is offering free recycling bins.

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Washington County Extension Offers Testing Help

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 6:21 am

The Washington County Extension Office is offering a commercial pesticide applicator test training course Monday, March 11th.

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Dorothe Woods

Posted: Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at 7:29 pm

Private family services will be held at Powell Funeral Home in Sigourney for 86 year old Dorothe Woods of Sigourney. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at a later date at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sigourney. A memorial fund has been established for the Sigourney Public Library. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney is caring for Dorothe and her family. Condolences may be e-mailed at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.

Peggy Ambrose

Posted: Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at 7:28 pm

Funeral services for 66 year old Peggy Ambrose of North Liberty, formerly of Brighton, will be 11 A.M. Wednesday February 20, 2013, at the Brighton United Church with Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery following cremation. Visitation will open at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday with the family present 6:30- 8 P.M. Tuesday evening at Gould Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorials for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation may be left at the funeral home, church or mailed to the family at 300 CR 521, Fairfield, Texas 75840.