Gubernatorial candidate makes stop in Jonesborough
Gubernatorial candidate and current Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey made a stop in Jonesborough last week to meet and greet a …
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One local boy scout group is proving to be a SUPER TROOP
Boy Scout Troop 134 is a veritable beehive of activity that has produced numerous Eagle Scouts in its 41-year history. …
Washington County could get official flag
Washington County could soon have an official county flag, according to county officials.
At the Feb. 22 county commission meeting …
Gray residents arrested after area burglaries
Three Gray residents were recently arrested following an investigation by Washington County Sheriffs investigators into burglaries in the Gray area …
State gives go-ahead to stream relocation project, opposers express disappointment
Nearly two months after dozens spoke out against the possible relocation of a portion of stream to build a gas …
Local leaders want to build town bypass
Jonesborough officials are considering building the North Jonesborough Historic Parkway, an alternative route to 11-E that would ease traffic …
State gives go-ahead to stream relocation project, opposers express disappointment
Nearly two months after dozens spoke out against the possible relocation of a portion of stream to build a gas …
Local leaders want to build town bypass
Jonesborough officials are considering building the North Jonesborough Historic Parkway, an alternative route to 11-E that would ease traffic …
Red light camera bill on hold in state, Town awaits news
It looks like the states final verdict on red light camera usage in Tennessees towns and cities has entered a …
County to see hotly contested races for mayor, clerk, property assessor positions
The field of candidates for Washington County offices has now been determined. The cutoff date for filing was Feb. 18. …
County approves radio money for Town
At its Feb. 16 meeting, the Washington County Budget Committee approved a request from Jonesborough to reimburse the Town for …
Dykes: Sales tax collections down $600,000
Washington County Director of Schools Ron Dykes told the Washington County Budget Commission at its Feb. 16 meeting that sales …
Say it aint snow!
Last weeks winter weather left the region snow covered, especially area mountaintops like these, photographed from the intersection of Greenwood …
Landscape lecture gets residents thinking spring
If the attendance at last weeks garden lecture at the Jonesborough Visitors Center is any indication, the people of Jonesborough …
Groom-to-be wins wedding at Town bridal fair
With the cost of weddings estimated to be in the thousands, last weekends bridal fair in Jonesborough offered brides-and-grooms-to-be more …
Jonesborough man pleads guilty to manufacturing marijuana in his home
A Jonesborough man arrested after Washington County police raided his Headtown Road home and found a large-scale marijuana growing operation …
Depot Street Brewery one step closer to offering on-site consumption
At its Feb. 8 meeting, the Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen moved a step closer to allowing Depot Street …
Roe announces his bid for re-election
From STAFF REPORTS
First District U.S.Congressman Phil Roe announced on Monday in Johnson City he would run for re-election in …