COUNTY LIFE

Bowie Public Library to reopen on May 1

Published

5 years ago

04/29/2020

The Bowie Public Library will reopen May 1 for patrons to come in and check out books, audio books and DVDs.
Patrons are asked to retrieve their items and check out as quickly as possible. The staff will continue to do curbside pickup. All seating and toys from the kid’s area have been removed to protect everyone.
There will only be four public computers available (six-feet apart) and there will be a time limit per computer (unless a patron is testing, filing out unemployment or job applications). Printing and faxing services will resume.
Hours will be: Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call 940-872-2681 for any questions.

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Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

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5 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

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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)