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The Fairfield Trojan girls? track and field team begins its 2017 season today, 4 p.m., at Mount Vernon in a 25-team meet.?Practices have been great so far,? said Trojan head coach Jerrod Belzer. ?We?ve been very blessed to have the weather that we?ve had so it?s been nice to be outside. Rarely are we jumping, throwing, hurdling and sprinting outside so early in the season. The girls are enjoying it and have all ...

The Washington County 4-H County Council held a 4-H Dodgeball Tournament on Sunday, March 5, at Washington High School for almost 70 4-H?ers.The double elimination dodgeball tournament kept 4-H?ers on their toes and ready for the next competition. In the Intermediate/Senior division first place went to the Jackson Jets and second place went to the Go-Getters/Franklin Cubs. In the Junior division first place went ...

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Massey will celebrate their 45th Anniversary with a card shower.Cards may reach them at 501 North Main St, Crawfordsville, IA 52621.Shirley VonSprecken and Michael Massey united in marriage on March 18, 1972, in Andrew, Iowa.He retired from WACO Schools and owns Mike?s Service Stop. She is a registered nurse.The couple have three children, Michele Hoffon, Jason (Jennifer) Massey and ...

4-H?ers interested in the Dog Project are strongly encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Saturday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the Washington County Extension Office.Department superintendents will discuss deadlines, records, scoring, training suggestions and dog workout schedules. The 4-H Dog Project has an obedience division and agility division. Parents are encouraged to attend. No dogs are needed ...

The Washington High School Class of 1960 will meet at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, at the Riverside Casino and Golf Course.All classmates, spouses and friends are encouraged to attend.

Washington County 4-H County Council will be sponsoring an IJBBA sanctioned open cattle show on Saturday, April 15, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This event is open to youth of all ages up to 21. To exhibit at this show, there are no requirements to be a member of the IJBBA or a member of 4-H. However, members of the IJBBA will receive points. This is a great opportunity for youth to compete against youth ...

The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving Washington County resident pursuing a horticultural related degree or certificate from a college or university in the state of Iowa.Graduating high school seniors as well as county residents returning to school are eligible. Applications are available at all Washington County high schools, at the Washington County Extension ...

Rumors. The word triggers thoughts of scandal and mischief which are often the result of misunderstandings and half-truths. Renowned playwright Neil Simon expertly captures this in the brilliantly written farcical play Rumors which made its Broadway debut in 1988. Rumors will be making its debut on the Washington Community Center stage this Friday night, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. and you don?t want to miss this Harp ...

The Washington Middle School Jazz Band performed at the SEIBA Jazzfest at West High School in Iowa City on Saturday, March 4, and placed first in the Small Class Jr. High (Class 1A-3A middle schools) out of 9 bands.The Jazz band had two students receive solo awards: Charlie Henriksen on alto saxophone and Quinn Wubbena on piano.The band performed for an audience and three judges, then spent about a half hour ...

This Friday, March 10, at 8:30 p.m. CST, FarmHer, exclusively on RFD-TV, returns with all new episodes. The first episode out of the gate will feature 22-year-old FarmHer and Iowa native, Lexi Marek from Washington County.Lexi spent time this past August with the host and founder of FarmHer, Marji Guyler-Alaniz, and the RFD-TV production team during the world-famous Iowa State Fair, where Lexi was in her final ...

The class of WHS 1959 will be getting together on Sunday, March 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the Pizza Ranch.All classmates, friends and family are welcome to come.

Kristina Ossman and Francis Giuliani were united in marriage in a morning ceremony on Jan. 7, 2017, at St. James Catholic Church in Washington with Father Bernie Weir officiating.A lunch and reception followed at Tobin Hall adjoining the church.Parents of the couple are Ed and Dee Ossman of Ainsworth, Martha Giuliani and Robert Giuliani of Grass Valley, California.Grandparents are Harold Ossman of Washington, ...