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A statewide public smoking bill that restricts smoking in public places and workplaces including restaurants and bars is headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. The Governor has 10 days to sign the bill and has said he would. The law would go into affect on July 1.
Locally, there would no longer [...]
I posted this picture in the newspaper this week and wondered if anyone knew where it was located in Washington? It is obviously very old, possibly 100 years ago, so I don’t imagine anyone has personally been there but maybe heard about it?
Dollar General has confirmed they will be opening a store in Washington. A new store will be built on land near the east edge of Washington, along the south side of Highway 36.
No construction timeline was known yet, but things seem to be moving forward quickly.
Leon is hosting another ping pong tournament at The Horn on Friday, March 12. And while I’m not guaranteeing a win (I’ve seen the talent this area has to offer) I WILL NOT lose in the first round and bygosh I will be a contender!!!
See… the last tournament… I was off… ya know… I couldn’t [...]
There are no confirmations on entertainment for the county fair yet, but Candy Coburn’s name is being splashed across several sites as a potential county fair act.
What do you think?
As part of my 365washington150 project, I’m wanting to do a few stories on topics related to our culture or who we are, versus just focusing on local activities. I’m kind of still forming the idea in my head, but to get things rolling, I’m needing to ask a question of music fans.
What is the [...]
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