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In celebration of Women's History Month
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (276+ words) Celebrating Women's History Month with a tribute to Mrs. P.S. Jones. We're 'marching' into Women's History Month with a tribute to this awesome woman who in her own right, made great history here in Washington. This is Mrs. Pattie Lee Taylor…...
Auditor: “The city is doing fine”
2+ week, 6+ day ago (432+ words) The City of Washington is "doing fine," Kelly Gooderham, an auditor with Martin Starnes & Associates, C.P.A, P.A. said at city council's meeting on Monday, Feb. 9. Horton made the request in light of accusations from then-candidates, now current council members, Joe Davis,…...
Why I believe what I believe
3+ week, 5+ day ago (906+ words) Why I believe what I believe'The Washington Daily News Why I believe what I believe Here we are again, on a Saturday morning, trying to make sense of the world together. I say "together" and I mean it, even though…...
Choosing love, justice, and honor
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1052+ words) Choosing love, justice, and honor'thewashingtondailynews.com Choosing love, justice, and honor Some folks have recently asked me to be a bit softer in both the substance and style of my columns. Most of those requesting softness were reacting specifically to…...
A history and heritage worthy of celebration
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (575+ words) A history and heritage worthy of celebration'thewashingtondailynews.com A history and heritage worthy of celebration Black History Month begins next week. A history and heritage worthy of celebration. In 1926 in the United States, Black History Week was founded by historian…...
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in unity and song
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in unity and song'The Washington Daily News Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in unity and song Community invited to Spring Garden Missionary Baptist Church Jan. 18 for "Pursuing the Dream & Keeping Hope Alive," honoring…...
A Tale of Two Maps: Clerical error puts airport revenue at risk
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (344+ words) With a 3-2 vote on Monday night, Washington city council voted in favor of a resolution that will begin a process to rectify a clerical error that could result in a "major loss in revenue," for the City of Washington if…...
Garden journaling: The gardener’s time machine
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1040+ words) Written by Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Welcome to the first Digging the Dirt column of 2026. As we turn the page on a new gardening year, this is the perfect time to set a very practical resolution: begin…...
The many blessings of Thanksgiving
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (693+ words) This Thanksgiving, may we find so much to be thankful for and be grateful for the little acts of kindness found every day in our town and other communities. These are the kind of acts that bless ... The many blessings…...
When Christ’s love reigns over all
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1015+ words) Recognizing Christ's reign requires humility. We proclaim that God's power is greater than anything or anyone. Instead, we name that indeed, we need God. God's grace - God's redeeming work of making ... When Christ's love reigns over all This Sunday in…...