Submitted by the Social Security Administration. When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are 5 things that may help you prepare for this milestone: 1. Health and Welfare Decision-making When […]
Obituary Notices – January 9, 2024
Powers Funeral Home: Gary Fredrick Rutan. Hill Funeral Home: George Walter Webb.
Eleanor “Ellie” Wilson wins 2023 Larry Saunders Service Award
Submitted by Bob Warfield. Eleanor “Ellie” Wilson has been blazing her trail with institutional and community landmarks for nearly fifty years. From graduation at San José State, the founding campus of California’s university system and earlier times of extensive teaching and travel, raising a family and guiding her children in creative stride through Clover Park […]
South Sound: Community Mourns Howdy Bagel Co-Founder
“Jacob Carter, the co-owner of popular Tacoma bagel shop Howdy Bagel, has died, according to a post shared on the business’s Instagram yesterday. “Carter, 32, and his husband and business partner Daniel Blagovich were vacationing in New Orleans at the time.” Read more on South Sound Magazine website.
DuPont January 5 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council January 5 report by clicking here.
UPDATED: Pierce County Library Board reviews policies and conducts other business
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., specialmeeting,the Boardwill continue reviewing updates to policies, hear about progress for the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, discuss recruiting a new Board of Trustee, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at 3005 112th […]
Letter: When You Don’t Know What To Do
Our granddaughter peeked from behind ‘the wall’ as she awaited her part of the drama that was being reenacted in our living room. The walls of Jericho were about to come down. In the days leading up to this past Christmas, her mother had been telling the exceptional stories of biblical history that would lead […]
It hurts to lose someone you love
Submitted by Sunset Bible Church. Grieving the death of a spouse, parent, child, family member, or friend? Find help and encouragement at GriefShare. GriefShare is a 13-week DVD series and support group to help and encourage you on your grief journey. Sunset Bible Church is hosting our next session of GriefShare beginning Sunday, January 21 […]
Simpler, more generous 2024-25 financial aid applications now available—but process will be slower
Washington Student Achievement Council announcement. Financial aid applications for this year’s graduating seniors were delayed as the federal government made updates to improve the form and increase aid eligibility. Forms are now available, although students and families should expect some technical issues for the time being. And it will take longer than usual for colleges to […]