Memorial Bridge retrofit project wins public works award
The retrofit of the 1921 steel truss bridge over the Russian River at Healdsburg has received an award from the American Public Works Association as “Project of the Year.”
Healdsburg Chamber honors businesses
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce honored 13 local businesses with Business of the Year awards at a barbecue dinner at Tayman Park Clubhouse on July 14. This event revived a long-ago tradition of annually honoring businesspersons and businesses for their contributions to the economic vitality of the community. This year’s recipients are:
Tourism forum ideas
Wondering what your neighbors had to say at the Sustainable Tourism Forum? Here are the transcripts.
Share opinions to create healthier community
Every wish you had a say in how your community creates positive change? Interested in creating a healthier community? If you answered yes to both of those questions, don’t miss the free community discussions hosted in the last week of July across northern Sonoma County by the Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County.
54 miles of county road projects to begin this week
Work is set to begin this week on 54 miles of major roads in unincorporated Sonoma County. Improvements range from rebuilding roads to treatments that keep good roads in a good condition. This work will enhance a total of 255,515 average daily vehicle trips; however the construction will have unavoidable traffic impacts.
‘Morning Grumble’ seeks volunteers for upcoming school year
Every weekday morning, half an hour before Healdsburg Elementary School TK-2 students walk through the door, retired TV personality Ross McGowan is there, prepping breakfast trays for 17 classes of kindergarten, first and second grades. As volunteers wheel trays of fruit, eggs, and other nutritious breakfast foods through classroom doors, the students greet them with a chorus of, “good morning, Morning Grumble!”
Healdsburg Museum honors Maggie Susan Bates and Diane Schmidt Carriger
The Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society presented Diane Schmidt Carriger and Maggie Susan Bates with the 2017 Langhart Award at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on July 8.
Summer school ends with sharing knowledge
Two weeks ago, Healdsburg Junior High held a summer school showcase for students and parents.
Wine tasting begins at Wednesday market
The Wednesday Evening Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market announced the start of a new weekly wine tasting in the Wetzel Native Plant Garden adjacent to the market.
