Church has MIss Determined Pageant

Faith Temple Ministries hosted its second annual Miss Determined Pageant on Saturday. The ministry and contestants pointed out that sponsors and the community support provided scholarship for the winner of the 11th- and 12th-grade category. The winners are in the accompanying photographs.

Fleming church conjures up season

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Fleming had its fall festival Oct. 27. There were games, entertainment a petting zoo, bake sale, silent auction, rummage sale snf hayride.

Red Hat ladies visit St. Marys

Road trip: The Dazzling Diamond Diva chapter of the Red Hat Society from Fort Stewart took a day trip to St. Mary's on Sept. 29. The day was filled with excitement, eating, shopping and sightseeing.

Senior makes impressionon governor

Ethan Troha and father, Hinesville City Councilman Steve Troha, flank Gov. Sonny Perdue. The Liberty County High School senior decided to accompany his father and other city officials to Atlanta recently when the governor was honoring cities for innovative uses of treated wastewater. The photo came about when, "The governor took a liking to Ethan and wanted his picture made with him," Steve Troha said.

It's camp meeting time again

Summer is slowly turning into autumn and with the advent of the season, many people in Liberty County recall the annual Camp Meeting celebrations. Weeks before the start of the celebrations, people would talk about this event and who was preaching at the Camp Meeting that particular year.

At home on center stage

Ollagean Miller can recall a time when she picked tobacco and corn from the field in her backyard. She was 3 years old when her family moved into the house that was built by her ancestor and original settler, Hiram Jesse Mobley in 1862.

United Way near 50 percent of goal

United Way of the Coastal Empire Campaign hits 46 percent of its goal. With four weeks remaining until the campaign's conclusion, 2007 Campaign Chair Bert Tenenbaum announced the United Way of the Coastal Empire has raised $3,704,076 of its $8 million goal, representing 46 percent of the total. The results were reported during a festive Campaign Rally held today in Monterey Square. Since early September, hundreds of organizations and community volunteers have spent thousands of ...

Historical information sought from public

Liberty County's cultural and historic resource committee is inventorying potentially significant historical areas and structures, and asking the public for help.

Wildlife Festival lures crowd

A cool front coming into the area and plenty of sunshine proved perfect weather for the 2007 Long County Wildlife Festival.

Women's group lends helping hands

Throughout this country, there are many people who give unselfishly of their time and resources. In the land of plenty, there are many people who are in need. It takes the effort of individuals who don't mind lending a hand to help someone less fortunate and to make things a little better.

Dressing for success

Pretty in pink: There is something about a community yard sale that brings out the - fun.

Archaeology to be topic at meeting

Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center will sponsor a one-day program, "Diversity of Coastal Georgia Archaeology" on Thursday at the Midway Congregationalist Church in Midway.

Fall festival highlighs YMCA

Hundreds of people turned out for the Liberty County/Armed Serves Family YMCA Fall Festival Saturday.

Trick-or-treating for Manna House

The Liberty County High School Interact Club and National Honors Society (NHS) will be traveling throughout Liberty County on Monday collecting items for Manna House.

Salvation Army, DFCS taking Christmas appeals

The Salvation Army/ Department of Family and Children Services Christmas Assistance applications will be available Oct. 22-Nov. 2 at the Salvation Army Corps Community Center on 30000 Bee Road, Savannah.

'Iron Man 3' gets blockerbuster season off right

"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.

Horoscopes for week of May 8-14

April 20 to May 20: Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explanation helps put it all back on track.

Saxophonist releases second album

Hinesville saxophonist Bernard Rose will commemorate the release of his second studio album next month, but he also hopes his music will help him pay it forward.

Fundraiser for animal clinic

Wolf Animal Hospital of Jesup and the Liberty County Fire Services Station 15 recently provided an animal clinic for area residents.

Resident asked to 'pray without ceasing'

The National Day of Prayer was observed locally Thursday morning on the front steps of the Historic Liberty County Courthouse.

Goldenheirs discuss Old Glory

The American flag was the topic of discussion during the Goldenheirs' March meeting.

Airman finishes AF basic training

Airman Basic D'Marius Moye has graduated from basic training in San Antonio, Texas.

Photo contest solicits shots

ATLANTA - The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding its fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. This year's theme is "The Civil War in Georgia."

Allenhurst plants tree for Earth Day

Earth Day recently was recognized in Allenhurst as Boy Scouts from Troop 500 planted 10 dogwoods donated by Keep Liberty Beautiful Director Sara Swida at town hall.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day

History center marks opening

Five generations of Ellis "Pete" Gordon's family gathered Saturday at the National Guard Armory to commemorate their patriarch's contribution to the Liberty Independent Troop's rich history.

Barnards celebrate golden anniversary

Bernard and Sheila Barnard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 4. The couple married in Nahunta First Baptist Church in 1963, and they have two children: Bernie Barnard Jr. and his wife Kim, who live in Pooler, and Bruce Barnard and his wife Angie, who live in Vidalia. The Barnards have five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

WACH dietician shares autism experience

Autism is a disorder with no known cause or cure and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, cases of it are increasing.