COUNTY LIFE

April Yard of the Month goes to 807 Central

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5 years ago

04/29/2020

Bowie celebrates the arrival of spring with presentation of the April Bowie News Yard of the Month honor to Julia Davis, 807 Central.
The judges, which includes master gardeners, were excited to kick off the new season as they visited a total of seven nominated yards. Those yards nominated included: 700 Meadow Lane, 310 Strong, 1206 Hidalgo, 1213 N. Mill, 1209 Miller and 1208 N. Lamb.
The Bowie News extends its appreciation to those who submitted nominations for the contest which will run through June. Please start your submissions now for the May award and remember yards previously nominated can be submitted again.
Deadline to submit a May yard will be May 22 and the winner will be announced in the May 30 edition of The Bowie News.
Call the News office at 872-2247 to make a nomination or email to: [email protected]. If you email follow-up with a phone call to make sure it arrives. If possible please include name of nominee, address and contact information.

COUNTY LIFE

Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

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8 hours ago

11/19/2024

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Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.

Below are a couple of forms you can print

COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

Published

3 days ago

11/16/2024

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These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

Published

3 days ago

11/16/2024

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A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.

Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.

Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)