Movies on Main morphs into drive-in
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Movies on Main has long been a Jonesborough summer staple. And now, with …
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BOE opts for Aug. 3 reopening plan
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Come Monday, Aug. 3, when Washington County Schools are set to reopen, the …
Committee chooses Jonesborough School design
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Jonesborough Mayor Chuck Vest just checked off the second “win” in his book …
County commission approves upcoming budget
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission officially adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. …
Soup and kindness: Business owner delivers soup to longtime friend
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Uncertainty seems to be the theme during the recent health crisis, but one …
Jonesborough Days to be replaced with ‘block party’
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
Jonesborough’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday to cancel 2020’s Jonesborough Days celebration …
Finding the honey: Crockett student swarms to bees
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
If ever Jonesborough had an official helper bee, there’s a very good chance …
County schools prepare for 2020 graduation
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
When the class of 2020 finally throws its graduation caps into the air …
Staff, residents at John M. Reed honor their graduates
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School may be out due to the recent health crisis, but that didn’t mean the high …
BOE keeps options open for graduation ceremonies
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Washington County Board of Education members say they aren’t ready “to shut the …
New school: Planners consider two-story design
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
It seems a health crisis hasn’t stopped local officials from considering plans for …
Coffee group embraces modern way to meet
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
For five years, the ladies of the Corner Cup Coffee group had been gathering …
County schools adjust graduation requirements
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
To graduate this year as a high school senior in Washington County, it …
County considers medical leave, hazard pay amid COVID-19
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission opted to make a temporary change to its policy …
County Mayor announces ‘Safer at Home’ directive
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy and other regional leaders are urging citizens to …
Town keeps eyes on the future
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
It was about a month ago that Bob Browning, current town administrator for the …
Virus impacts county, town
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The COVID-19 virus is yet to officially hit Washington County, but that doesn’t …
Committee votes ‘non-consent’ to refugee resettlement
Committee members Greg Matherly, Jodi Jones and Danny Edens work through the discussion on refugee resettlement in Washington County. …
Weighing a need: County prepares for waterline projects
Commissioner Gary McAllister, Commissioner Bryan Davenport and Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy listens as a citizen discusses his water …
County agrees to pay city $12.5 million for schools
Commissioner Kent Harris expresses his concern about funding the payments to the Johnson City School System. (Photo by Marina …