Leesa Jones, Author at Washington Daily News - Page 17 of 19

Columns

Those not so lazy days of summer

In telling the stories of my summers as a youth, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how I could afford the comic books, ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 28, 2021 5:08 pm

Columns

A tale of two cities

Washington is truly a tale of two cities. A tale is a narrative, story, or account of a series of related events or experiences whether ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 14, 2021 3:04 pm

Columns

More memories of the mosquito man

I am grateful for the tremendous response I received about last week’s column regarding the Mosquito Man.  I not only heard from Beaufort County residents, ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 7, 2021 3:35 pm

Columns

Remembering the Mosquito Man

Milt and I recently spent an enjoyable evening with some dear friends while eating a wonderful seafood dinner.  We dined outside in a beautifully built ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, May 31, 2021 5:43 pm

Columns

Youthful imaginations cross paths with history

My twin sister Lena, my husband Milt and I enjoy reminiscing about our childhood growing up in Washington.  We had so much fun and much of ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, May 24, 2021 5:18 pm

Columns

Washington’s Victory Arch

I am so grateful the Washington Daily News asked me to write a weekly column. I really enjoy it and one of the things I enjoy ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, May 17, 2021 7:48 pm

Columns

Music on Main Street-great idea

I want to publicly thank whoever who came up with the idea to put speakers on the street light poles on Main Street which play all genres of music continually. ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, May 10, 2021 1:34 pm

Columns

Remembering old landmarks

Milt and I enjoy taking walks in the morning. Sometimes we go seven to 10 miles around town. One of my favorite parts is remembering old ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, April 26, 2021 3:23 pm

Columns

Celebrating a special birthday

I want to extend a very special thank you for the wonderful response to last week’s column about Washington native and civil rights leader Sarah ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, April 19, 2021 7:22 pm

Columns

Happy Birthday to a hometown hero

A national treasure and a woman who changed the laws of the land will celebrate her 92nd birthday Sunday April 18.  I am referring to my ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, April 12, 2021 4:47 pm

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