COUNTY LIFE

Friends recalls firefighter’s humor, meticulous nature

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4 years ago

07/18/2020

By BARBARA GREEN
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It was a heart-wrenching moment this week as volunteer firefighters arrived on a crash scene to find one of their own had been killed in the accident.
Duncan Cameron Henderson, 65, member of the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department, died in a one-vehicle rollover accident on Crenshaw Road during the early morning hours of Wednesday when he was reportedly responding to a grass fire call.
This Ringgold volunteer firefighter is being remembered by his friends for his humor and his attention to detail, as well as his enthusiasm for being a firefighter. Henderson has been a member of the Ringgold VFD five years and served as assistant chief. He loved dogs, often traveling around with his own beloved collie. He also was a pilot with his own small plane.
Funeral arrangements are pending.

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COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

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1 day 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)

COUNTY LIFE

Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

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1 day ago

11/16/2024

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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.

COUNTY LIFE

New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

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1 day 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.

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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)