Scarlet fever in Buxton. Surplus explosives from the Great War in Hayward. Banks' Banks is on the fair board. This and more in this week's history column. No subscription required - Happy Thanksgiving!
That’s right, the final free fishing weekend of the year is the day after Thanksgiving, and the state parks that regularly charge parking fees, which includes Stub Stewart State Park in Buxton are free, too. Read on for all the fine print (no subscription required - Happy Thanksgiving! - Chas).
A century ago, Timber had a hotel, and it lit on fire. "Bridge gang is heroic," read the headline, crediting the heroic work of a small crew using fire extinguishers for keeping the fire from spreading to the rest of the town.
Online shopping scams are all too frequent, especially during the holiday season. Shopping from the comfort of your home and on the go has become increasingly popular; still, it’s essential to be cautious about where and how you share your personal information. Here are some tips to protect yourself
An unwanted visitor at the Banks High School, a vehicle theft and more in a report on phone calls made by Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies serving the city of Banks.
In this column, we take a look back one hundred years ago in western Washington County. This week, the clips come from the Washington County News-Times and the Hillsboro Argus
A century ago: The Banks chapter of the Royal Neighbors of America (called a camp in 1924) gave a masquerade ball. That and more in this week's dispatches from history.
One hundred years ago, a burglar broke into the Buxton and Banks post offices, absconding with 30 cents from Banks, and a rifle from Buxton. This and more in the news of a century ago.
What do pizza, politics, and sleep deprivation have in common? Find out in this behind-the-scenes look at how your friendly neighborhood journalist will be covering Tuesday night and beyond.
