by Geoff Fox On Monday morning, June 23, kids in the Adventures in Friendship program at Martha’s House got to learn how a local author and illustrator created Remi the Dino. Hannah Wolfe of Needmore sat in on the camp telling the kids how she came up with the dinosaur.[Read More…]
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Washington County kicks off annual Ice Cream Trail
by Geoff Fox Washington County government has launched the 2025 Washington County Ice Cream Trail once again and offering residents and visitors a delicious way to explore the county. The event started last Tuesday, June 3, and runs until Monday, September 22, which is the last day of summer. The[Read More…]
Third annual plant giveaway draws gardeners
Over 3,500 plants were given away to over 200 people at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints annual plant event on Saturday, May 31. The church held the plant giveaway for the two-hour event. Volunteers and community partners donated vegetables, herbs, flowers, seeds, and time to educate those[Read More…]
Cicadas are back in Brood XIV emergence
Some parts of our region will witness another cicada emergence this spring and summer – the arrival of Brood XIV. According to the USDA Forest Service, this brood of cicadas will be seen emerging after the ground warms above 64 degrees, and will stay around for four to six weeks.[Read More…]
Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo draws budding anglers to Tonoloway Lake
by Lisa Schauer Roughly 80 young anglers, aged four to 15, cast for lake fish to compete in the annual Youth Fishing Rodeo held at Tonoloway Lake on Saturday morning, May 3. Trophies were awarded by age categories, and within the state catch limit of five trout a day. Young[Read More…]
Community baby shower
In collaboration with the Washington County Health Department, The Washington County Free Library will be hosting a free Community Baby Shower for expectant mothers, and mothers with babies up to 1 year old. The first will take place at the Hancock Veterans Memorial Branch Library on Saturday, April 12 from[Read More…]
Blessing of the Bikes planned for May
by Geoff Fox A new event is being planned for Hancock this coming May where bikes – pedal, electric, and motor alike – and their riders will be blessed before the riding season gets into full gear. Jackie Daley, owner of Jackie’s Trail Rentals, and Interfaith Service Coalition Director Debbie[Read More…]
Start seeds indoors to get a jump on spring
by Lisa Schauer Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing the joy of gardening indoors. Seed starting holds many advantages for gardeners, including cost savings, hardier plants, and access to a wider variety of heirloom vegetables[Read More…]
Passing the icy giants
Last week’s brief ice storm frosted this lane of pines near Little Orleans, and Justin Mellott captured the sparkling scene.
Chocolate lovers like… no, love … Valentine’s Day
by Trish Rudder For lovers of chocolate, Valentine’s Day not only celebrates the love of your life, but it not so secretly demonstrates a day that acknowledges the rich, dark sweetness of chocolate for those of us who enjoy it. Here are some recipes that allows you to enjoy luxurious[Read More…]

