EMS bake sale for Relay for Life

Members of the Long/Liberty County EMS recently held a bake sale to raise money for the Long County Relay for Life. The fundraiser, held at Liberty Regional Medical Center, raised approximately $400 for cancer research.

Education in 1800s was strict, severe

School teachers today cannot be like the ones in the 1800s in this area of Georgia. The law would be called every few minutes for child abuse.

Blue Man Group performs in Savannah

A Leisure Travel trip on May 13 takes you to the Savannah Civic Center for a Blue Man Group performance, described as a live celebration of art, technology, and music. It is science, laughter and a creative urge. Registration is open until April 30. The $50 per person cost includes transportation and admission to the 7:30 p.m. show. For more information, call 767-2841 at Stewart or 315-3674 at Hunter. Cirque du Soleil Quidam ...

Eagle scouts head to Philmont

Richmond Hill Eagle Scouts Graham Garrett and Matthew Quinn have been selected to work as rangers this summer at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, N.M.

Civil War ship topic at lecture

"The Story of the Nashville," the next installment of the Richmond Hill Historical Society lecture series will be at 7 p.m. May 2 at the Fort McAllister Museum on the 144 Spur.

Savannah Fashion Week April 22-25

SAVANNAH - Savannah Fashion Week, an event organized by independent boutiques, will run April 22-24, culminating with a runway show April 25.

'Hitchcock' is so-so look at 'Psycho'

Today we'll get a little "Psycho" as we examine "Hitchcock," the Alfred Hitchcock biopic new to home video.

At the movies April 19-25

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20, 9:40 Sat.,Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:20, 9:40 Olympus Has Fallen (R) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Sat.,Sun. 1:20, 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon.-Thurs. 4, 7, 10 Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (PG-13) Fri. 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, ...

Picnics are great and tasty outdoor fun

My heart smiles when I hear Yogi Bear's voice bellowing, "Hey, hey, Boo-Boo!"

Art show, reception set for May

The Arts on the Coast 2013 Spring Art Exhibit will run from May 3-6, with the artist reception set for May 4 at Arts on the Coast Art Gallery, 2591 Highway 17, suite 101, in Richmond Hill.

Horoscopes for week of April 17-23

March 21 to April 19: Don't waste your time and energy fretting over remarks you consider unnecessary or unkind. Best advice: Ignore them, and just keep doing your usual good job.

Young, double cancer patient dies

After nearly a year of battling leukemia, 5-year-old Evan Nelms of Richmond Hill died Saturday.

County leader stresses importance of government

Liberty County is following Hinesville's lead this month with several outreach events aimed at boosting awareness for its services, operations and mission.

Seven complete military basics

Navy Seaman Aaron B. Jacobs, son of Michelle D. and Joel G. Jacobs of Hinesville, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.

Baby expo Saturday goes green

The Low Country Real Diaper Circle and Bottoms Up, a local cloth diaper store, are sponsoring Savannah's Premier Green Baby Expo, a one-day free event to promote natural living for today's eco-conscious families.

Footprints key part of fundraiser

Liberty County High School's Relay for Life team raised more than $1,500 by selling $1 footprints with the help of Zack Boucher, Samantha Feagan, Charity Flores, Jayden Trotter, teacher Yvonne Lambert, teacher Brenda Rich's health-and-nutrition classes and the entire ROTC program under Col. Bill Sutton and 1st Sgt. George Pettiford.

Milk and cookies are addictive

In ancient times, before "inventive spelling," young minds were required to learn phonics and spelling rules. We even had word lists on which we were tested weekly - words we not only had to spell correctly but define and use properly in a sentence.

Horoscopes for week of May 22-28

May 21 to June 20: A sense of uncertainty could be a good reason to change your position on an important matter. Someone close might try to talk you out of it, but it's your decision to make.

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.

Relay for Life draws 55 teams, 500 walkers

The 2013 Liberty County Relay for Life included 55 teams and nearly 500 participants who raised nearly $120,000, according to the American Cancer Society's website for relay events.

92-year-old Riceboro man gardens by hand

In the cool of the morning, Henry Relaford leaned forward on an old push-plow. His strong, rugged hands pushed hard against the wooden handles, making the rusty big wheel turn and allowing the razor-sharp blade to cut through the soil.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Learning the ropes of working

Some accounting students devote their time to learning how to steal money. And law enforcement officials have to experience tazings and pepper sprays before they can carry those items on their belts - but the way crime procedures are presented on TV is a "bunch of horse hockey."

Bill supposed to help parks, communities

The recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City, who wrote the bill.

'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right

"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.

At the movies May 17-23

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas

Tri-tip beef is a cut above

I have drooled while watching The Food Network's Bobby Flay and others cook a piece of beef called a tri-tip. Now that I've cooked and eaten one, I know why I was drooling.

Area cultures make up Small World

The numerous cultures represented in the Hinesville area were celebrated Saturday at the annual Small World Festival at Bryant Commons.

Teacher's Grumpy Cat featured on website

Two Liberty County School System art teachers participated April 27 in the Savannah College of Art and Design Sidewalk Arts Festival, and their creativity was featured on the Huffington Post.

Lectures on McIntosh County history

McIntosh County historian Buddy Sullivan will give two free lectures on key periods in the county in Darien.