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City in running for top fishing town contest
James Newman thinks Richmond Hill is a great place for fishing – so much so that the 69-year-old former Marine, boat builder and charter boat captain has nominated the city in the World Fishing Network's Ultimate Fishing Town USA contest.
'Civil War Savannah' writer to speak here
The Richmond Hill Historical Society will present the author of the new "Civil War Savannah" series at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Richmond Hill Museum.
Richmond Hill readies for Relay For Life
Richmond Hill resident Marianne Smith will have plenty of loved ones on her mind when she walks at this year's Relay For Life of Richmond Hill.
Whistlestop Market debuts Saturday
The parking lot on Bacon Street in Pembroke will soon be filled with vendors selling local produce, products and crafts. And it will likely be that way each Saturday through the summer and fall.
Scout earns Eagle rank
Matthew Scott Quinn, a sophomore at Richmond Hill High School, was awarded the Boy Scout's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout, from Boy Scout Troop 400 on March 6 in a ceremony held at St. Anne's Catholic Church.
Exchange Club names students of month
Richmond Hill High School seniors Elizabeth Crofts and Joshua Porter were honored as students of the month by the Exchange Club of Richmond Hill at the club meeting March 23. Crofts was named Student of the Month for March, and Porter was named Student of the Month for April.
Pembroke's TV repairman is of a rare breed
The growth of America's throw-away habit to include televisions has made TV repair people such as Pembroke's Steve Nolan a rare breed.
Curves member hits 1,000 workouts
Each day that a member completes a workout, Curves of Richmond Hill views it as a milestone. But it's not every day that a member can celebrate her 1,000th workout.
Parvovirus is bad news for dogs
The joy of getting a new puppy can be universally appreciated. That cute little furry animal who loves you unconditionally will make any owner's heart warm. Owning pets comes with joys and responsibility, like cleaning up after him or her, feeding the animal daily, bathing and veterinary care.
Florist shares expertise with club
The recent Richmond Hill Garden Club meeting featured member Cean Scott Molinari presenting a program on flower arranging. Molinari, a retired florist, has designed arrangements and events for the famous and infamous, including icons of the design world, sports stars, television and radio personalities, politicians, balls and fetes and photo shoots.
Wildcats host Freeman drive
In an effort to promote community outreach and awareness, Richmond Hill High School's Wildcat baseball players will be collecting school supplies at their annual "'Cats Night Out" varsity game, which is set for 6 p.m. March 29.
Army spouses get 'cabin fever' cure
Around 500 Army wives of all ages acted like carefree, giggly school girls on Wednesday, during Operation Homefront Georgia's Cabin Fever event held at the Richmond Hill City Center in J.F. Gregory Park. Soldiers' spouses from Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield were given an opportunity to decompress from the stress of military life.
Library's book sale is April 2
Hundreds of fiction, nonfiction, self-help, children's and other books will be available when the Friends of the Richmond Hill Library hold their annual book and yard sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2 at the library on Ford Avenue.
Tips for celebrating St. Pat's Day downtown
The following is some information and tips for those heading to downtown Savannah to celebrate St. Patrick's Day during the next couple of days:
Student fundraiser for leukemia patient
Members of the Richmond Hill High School National Honor Soceity hosted a fundraising garage sale Saturday for Dylan Moore, the Richmond Hill 9-year-old battling leukemia. Funds raised were not available at presstime.
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Garden club installs officers
Members of the Richmond Hill Garden Club recently held their annual luncheon, which included the installation of next year's officers.
Reduce West Nile risks this summer
Summer quickly is approaching, which means that mosquito activity soon will become more widespread. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus, which can cause mild to serious illness. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites.
Flag Day is welcome tradition
Friday is Flag Day, which commemorates the day in 1777 when the United States flag was adopted for the first time.
WACH changes emergency room access
Currently, the Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Department is accessible only from the entrance off 9th Street. New emergency signs have been posted to reflect the new entrance. The Niles Avenue entrance is closed to begin construction on the two-story, 43,637-square-foot emergency department, which is expected to be completed by fall 2014. It will built on the existing emergency-room parking lot.
Pageant seeking contestants
Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Miss Georgia South Pageant.
Lions learn about organic farming
The Richmond Hill Lions Club met jointly with Fred Warnell, club member and supervisor with the Coastal Georgia Soil and Water Conservation, on May 23.
Dorchester trek expected to draw hundreds
Hundreds are expected to descend upon eastern Liberty County this weekend to replicate the miles-long treks that many students of Dorchester Academy endured to get an education.
Church socials have faith, fellowship food
Many folks who attend church rarely - or not at all - tell me Christians don't know how to have fun.
Pembroke Garden Club picks top spots
The Pembroke Garden Club's Beauty Spot award for May went to Courtney and Bobby Tilley of the Black Creek community.
Chief appraise retires after 13 years
Former county chief tax appraiser Dan Rollf was recently honored with a reception celebrating his retirement and his 13 years of service to Bryan County. Rollf was the chief appraiser during much of the growth time leading up to and through the housing recession. It was his job to properly assess properties and to make sure the county had a stable digest through these changing times.
Darien commemorates its burning
McIntosh County is adjacent both to Liberty County and the coastline. In 1777, three parishes made up Liberty county - St. John, St. James and St. Andrews. In 1793, St. Andrews was split off and made into McIntosh County.
RH man wins $100,000
ATLANTA – A memorable treasure was unwrapped for a Bryan County man courtesy of the Georgia Lottery. Daniel Thomas of Richmond Hill won a $100,000 top prize playing the new instant game Jumbo Bucks Crossword.
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