Countermine believes town is ‘worth fighting for’
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
If you had told Terry Countermine we’d be facing a pandemic in 2020 …
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Crockett receives warning letter from TSSAA
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
School officials are encouraging spectators at David Crockett High School to wear masks …
JRT delays season after reports of illness
From STAFF REPORTS
A potential cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre has resulted in the …
BMA passes budget
From STAFF REPORTS
It’s official.
The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed its 2020-2021 budget on second reading …
County schools continue with virtual learning
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County School System has a tentative plan to continue virtual learning …
Propane buses to hit the streets
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Not only are Washington County’s five buses brand new and ready to take …
England steps down as commissioner
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The September Washington County Commission meeting will be the last for Commissioner Larry …
No rate increase in proposed BMA budget
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
It looks like good news for the Jonesborough residents.
The town’s Board of Mayor  …
Phillip McLain bids farewell to BOE after 16-year tenure
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
For the first time in 16 years, when the Washington County Board of …
Commission approves interlocal agreement with Johnson City
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
During the Washington County Commission’s Monday night meeting, the commission approved a resolution …
BrightRidge awarded $2.47 million in Tennessee Emergency Broadband Grant funding
JOHNSON CITY – BrightRidge Broadband will offer free community Wi-Fi at the grounds of 16 Washington County schools, six …
McAllister steps down, leaves vacant seat
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
There is now a vacant seat on the Board of Washington County Commissioners …
BOE votes ‘yes’ on school sports, CTE work
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Board of Education isn’t allowing just athletes on campus — …
Senior Center to reopen fitness facilities
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The senior center in Jonesborough is yet to open back up in its …
Alexander beats Hill, prepares for path to Nashville
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
Washington County’s 7th House District has chosen a new representative.
In Tennessee’s Thursday, Aug. …
Committee says ‘yes’ to fall sports
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
With direction from Gov. Bill Lee and guidelines from the Tennessee Secondary School …
School board candidates address county’s top issues
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Voting is underway in Washington County and the ballot includes six candidates aiming …
Mayor extends face-covering requirement for the county
From STAFF REPORTS
Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy has extended the requirement of face coverings for all residents, visitors …
County schools announce plan to reopen online
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Going back to school in Washington County is going to look a little …
Commission addresses COVID-19 concerns
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Now that COVID-19 cases have increased in Washington County, county commissioners are concerned …