A Message from Washignton County’s Mayor: Zooming through the pandemic — and beyond
In March of 2020, I didn’t know what a Zoom meeting was, nor had I attended one. Now I …
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Former post office building is officially on historical register
By JOHN KIENER
Associate Editor
Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy III has received official notification that the former …
Brightridge brings broadband service to Bowmantown
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
BrightRidge is now offering broadband to Bowmantown and Pleasant Valley, as well as opening …
County extends mask mandate to Sept. 30
From STAFF REPORTS
Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy is extending the requirement of face coverings for all residents, visitors …
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 …
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 …
Commission addresses COVID-19 concerns
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Now that COVID-19 cases have increased in Washington County, county commissioners are concerned …
Washington County issues mask order
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
It’s been over a week since Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy issued an …
Town, county prepare for a reopening
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Next week, doors to businesses throughout Washington County and Jonesborough could reopen after …
County opts to pay front line employee insurance premiums during health crisis
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The county is prepared to offer its employees on the frontline during the …
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 …
From the mayor: County tackles infrastructure, workforce, schools
The Washington County Commission held its first Strategic Planning Session in 2019. Three goals were approved by the full …
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 …
Ace is not the place for general election voting
The former Ace Hardware site is now an early voting site. (Photo by Marina Waters)
By MARINA WATERS
Staff …
New interlocal agreement clears first committee
Washington County Mayor speaks on the interlocal agreement draft presented at the county’s Health Education and Welfare Committee. (Photo …