The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from December 2012

Late fees to be forgiven at library

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in News

Monday, December 3. 2012

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library announces one week of amnesty. From Saturday, Dec. 15, through Saturday, Dec. 22, late fees will be forgiven for any books returned in good condition, regardless of how late they are. 
Librarian Rosemary Bunn said more than 800 books are missing from the library, some checked out more than 10 years ago. This represents a loss to the library of well over $23,000. [Full story »]

A preview of the 12.5.2012 edition of The Journal-Reporter

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, December 3. 2012

Cuffed:
Armed robbery suspect arrested here.

Safer:
County will upgrade bridge where 'Hoot' Wilson was killed.

Wow:
Toys for Tots gets huge gift.

Holiday spirit:
Candles, concert on tap in Concord.

Redistricting:
Commission tackles complex voting boundaries.

Robert Philip Housman

Posted by

Staff Writer

in Births and Obituaries

Monday, December 3. 2012

Mr. Robert Philip Housman, age 63, of Thomaston, Ga. died Dec. 2, 2012 at his residence. [Full story »]

Blood donors needed Monday

Posted by

Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Saturday, December 1. 2012

A blood drive sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Pike County will be held Monday, Dec. 3 at senior citizen center on Highway 19 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The American Red Cross is the nation’s largest blood collection organization, supplying more than 40 percent of the blood and blood products used in our country. During winter months, blood donations drop, causing a critical need for donors. [Full story »]