2021
History of pandemics in county provides lessons
With COVID 19 now called the worst pandemic in a century, it has joined the ranks of illnesses that have left a profound impact across the state.
Community & Events
2021
Stories related of love found and never lost
Every February 14 Valentine's Day reminds everyone of how important it is to have someone to love and to be loved, not only for the present and future but for the memories that carry people through times of loss and renewal.
2021
Lives filled with generosity remembered; Conservationist is mourned
Grand Mananers, as well as many in the marine conservation world, mourn the recent passing of Laurie Murison, who died on January 3 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 61.
2021
Pandemic taking toll on area households; Food and fuel needs increase
The pandemic has left a marked toll on many Washington County households and their ability to put food on the table and keep a warm roof over their heads.
2021
Pandemic taking toll on area households; Government aid assists many
Government programs including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) helped people cope with the pandemic through 2020. However, staff and volunteers say that demand at Charlotte County food banks has returned to historic numbers as the CERB program ended...
2021
WA teacher placed on leave following social media posts
A Washington Academy (WA) history teacher is on a leave of absence and is not to have any contact with students or staff after he posted comments critical of the new equity training at the school and forwarded racist memes on social media.
2020
Neighbors are helped in spirit of season
Community members with budgets large and small, with roots in the county and from away, are digging deep to help their neighbors in need.