Work with deployed soldier earns praise

Division of Child Support Services employee Diane McKillop received a plaque and certificate of recognition Feb. 14 for her efforts in dealing with a soldier deployed to Afghanistan.

Go float a box

The Cardboard Boat Regatta at Hunter is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Tominac Fitness Center's indoor pool.

Marne Behavioral Health moves

Marne Behavioral Health held an open house Wednesday afternoon following its relocation to 206 Harmon St. on Fort Stewart.

Low interest rates not always a bargain

With mortgage interest rates remaining low, people who buy a home this spring may be lulled into accepting the rates they're offered, certain that whatever they get is a good deal compared to previous years.

Comedy night at Rocky's

There'll be plenty of laughs on Open Mic Comedy Night at Rocky's Zone from 7-10 p.m. Friday.

How to avoid Craigslist scams

Most consumers are looking for bargains, and many cruise the Internet looking for low prices.

YMCA starts annual campaign

The YMCA of Coastal Georgia, which includes the Y in Richmond Hill, is launching its annual community support campaign, Priceless Gifts, and hopes to raise $600,000 to help make sure that everyone can benefit from the Y, regardless of their income, or background.

AASU trying to lure adult students

Armstrong Atlantic State University will hold two adult-student information sessions in February.

WWII chaplains honored for sacrifice

Members of the East Liberty County American Legion Post 321 and the congregation of the South Newport Baptist Church in Townsend conducted memorial services Sunday to honor four Army chaplains. The services observed the 70th anniversary of the actions of chaplain-lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling and John P. Washington.

Stewart-Hunter DES, LCSO partner in Project Lifesaver

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield's Directorate of Emergency Services to allow Fort Stewart families to participate in Project Lifesaver.

ID theft risk increase in tax season

ATHENS - Like many other phishing scams, identity thieves may try to take advantage of Americans filing their taxes by sending fake emails, texts or social media postings supposedly from the Internal Revenue Service.

Expect traffic snags in Flemington Tuesday

From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Georgia Department of Transportation temporarily will close various traffic lanes at the intersection of Old Sunbury Road, Old Hines Road and Oglethorpe Highway for road maintenance. Signs will alert drivers to changes in traffic flow. Motorists should expect delays in the area.

DoD reviewing family programs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2013 - A new task force will start work next month on a 120-day review of all family and military community programs across the Defense Department to determine their effectiveness and identify gaps and potential efficiencies, a senior defense official said.

Recreation centers changing hours

Hours at Corkan Family Recreation Area facilities will change starting Friday. The changes affect Stewart Lanes Bowling Center, Corkan Family Fun Center, Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, "The Springs" Water Spray Park and Cypress Sam's Tree House, which is closed for roof repairs). The new hours are posted at each facility. For more information, call 767-4273. BOSS speed dating Try speed dating and make friends at the Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers speed dating meet ...

Stewart clinic earns recognition

A Winn Army Community Hospital primary care medical clinic has earned the highest possible certification by an outside health care accreditation organization.

City counting mosquitoes, looking for control

Mosquitoes are major pests in Coastal Georgia, and according to the Mosquito Control experts with Hinesville's Department of Public works, they're not going away.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Little ones learn healthy habits

Winn Army Community Hospital's Department of Public Health and Fort Stewart's Dental Activities Command teamed up last month to teach healthy habits to children at Stewart's child-development centers as part of Winn's observance of Month of the Military Child.

Army's top father nominee from Stewart

Staff Sgt. Jorge Roman with 24th Ordnance Company, 87th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, has spent his life being a good example to his loved ones and his community.

Career fair Thursday in Savannah

The Georgia Department of Labor's Savannah Career Center, the GDOL's Veterans Services Division and Savannah Technical College will sponsor the annual Southeast Georgia Career Expo on Thursday in Savannah.

International group now over Army lodging

One of the world's largest hotel companies now is managing 76 Army lodging hotels on 39 installations, including Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, according to Arthur Holst, vice president of operations for Intercontinental Hotels Group.

Fort Stewart jury finds Curly Pig guilty

FORT STEWART - After a short deliberation, a jury found Curly Pig guilty May 3 for trying to cook the Big Bad Wolf.

AASU officially announces Liberty campus plan

Armstrong Atlantic State University on Wednesday announced a major initiative for the Armstrong-Liberty Center. In partnership with the city of Hinesville, the university will build an expanded, new facility in downtown Hinesville to accommodate more students, programs, classroom and laboratory space.

TRICARE changing, costs likely to go up

Approved and proposed changes to the military's Tricare health-care program dramatically could affect military retirees living near Fort Stewart, according to Jeff Loomis, access assistant care manager at Winn Army Community Hospital.

Miss Georgia South applications sought

Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Miss Georgia South Pageant on July 13 in Adel.