225th celebration begins on Main Street with return of Deed Book A
By JOHN KIENER
Associate Editor
A horse carrying Deed Book A left Jonesborough 124 years ago on a …
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New business creates noise in Limestone
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The rural countryside of Washington County is usually known for its quiet atmosphere. …
County considers future voting locations
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Washington County is preparing to tackle local election needs.
The County-Owned Property Committee …
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 …
County taps new health department director, sees drop in COVID-19 cases
From STAFF REPORTS
The Washington County Health Department now has a new director to lead its efforts.
Chris Hodgin …
Story honored as Veteran Service Officer of the Year
From STAFF REPORTS
Not quite six years ago, Jerry Story came out of retirement to assist fellow veterans in …
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 …
Water project priority gets a second look
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission is looking ahead.
During Monday night’s regularly scheduled meeting …
County commission approves upcoming budget
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission officially adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. …
County adds employees to its health insurance premium holiday
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission opted to add two groups of employees to its …
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 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 …
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 …
Washington County Courthouse closes to public, offers curbside service
From WASHINGTON COUNTY
JONESBOROUGH – Elected officials made the decision to close the Historic Washington County Courthouse to the …