Child of Alcatraz
Local resident Don Bowden spent time on Alcatraz in the 1950s, but not as a prisoner.
Bowden was just 13 …
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Erwin man helps Bowden remember his days at Alcatraz
By Mark A. Stevens
Erwin Record Publisher
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Erwin resident Sandy Osgoods hobby has taken him to an unlikely place …
After 15 years, Washington County Election Commissions website gets a facelift
For the Washington County Election Commission, a lot has changed in the way theyve done business during the last 15 …
Kiwanis raises $22k for causes over 2009
The Jonesborough Kiwanis Club has been helping children in this area for over 50 years, and its president, Karen Clark …
Jonesborough plans for Courthouse Square zone
Jonesborough officials are looking to implement a program that will allow the Town to receive some sales tax back from …
Jonesborough OKs speed tables, drainage pipes
At its Jan. 11 meeting, the Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the installation of five speed tables on …
Public hearing on stream relocation draws a crowd, State gets earful of opposition
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation held a public hearing on Thursday to hear comments regarding an application to …
Teacher evaluation methods in question
Gov. Phil Bredesen was in the Tri-Cities last week to announce that he will exercise his authority to call for …
County schools push back TCAPs
While the snow and cold gave Washington County students and their teachers several days off from school, some officials are …
Beating the winter weather blues with Beulah
Beulah Maloney moved to Telford in 1942 and has lived there ever since. She lived through many storms and unusual …
Weathering the storm
With 900 miles of roadways to maintain, Washington County Roads Superintendent Johnny Deakins has a big job to do every …
Jonesborough company creates new Germ Terminator for shopping carts
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Lines of shopping carts rest only a few steps from the front entrance of supermarkets and department stores. Customers …
Fowler announces candidacy for County Clerk of Washington County
Tony Fowler announced his candidacy in the Republican primary for the office of County Clerk of Washington County.
Fowler is …
Proposed changes at Persimmon Ridge intersection include signal, gas station
A pair of plans for property near Persimmon Ridge Road could have its intersection with Highway 11-E seeing major changes …
Local author James uses storytelling background to write his suspense novels
When reading the Patrick Bowers novel series by local author Steven James, be warned: Dont try to second guess him. …
County must replace road signs by 2015
By Kate Prahlad
Assistant Editor
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Washington County will have to spend around $200,000 on a federal unfunded mandate …
ACS offers scholarships for young survivors
Young cancer survivors preparing for higher education may be eligible for scholarships from the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer …