Washington County to temporarily close Johnson City office
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JONESBOROUGH – Washington County will temporarily suppress services at its Johnson City County Clerk and Trustee’s Office effective …
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ETSU Health to transition drive-through COVID-19 testing site to Health Department
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JOHNSON CITY – With an increase in regional COVID-19 testing capacity, ETSU Health will close its drive-through COVID-19 …
Roe to Host Virtual Office Hours in Washington County
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JOHNSON CITY – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) announced his monthly constituent services outreach for Washington County, normally …
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 …
JAMA aims to provide for Jonesborough area, makes call for donations, volunteers
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Jonesborough, Tennessee (March 24, 2020) – Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association, JAMA, are in need of non-perishable food donations …
Local libraries still a resource
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Washington County’s public libraries in Gray and Jonesborough have closed due to the …
Recent school closure shifts district focus to meals
At this writing Washington County Schools will have been closed five days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will …
Athletes, coaches grapple with school closures
By TREY WILLIAMS
H&T Correspondent
It’s a bargain at any rate, certainly, but there’s a stiff price 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 …
Town to offer live stream of March 24 BMA meeting
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The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. will remain open …
Ballad confirms COVID-19 case in Washington County
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JOHNSON CITY – A case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Washington County – the second positive diagnosis …
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 …
Washington County Schools alters meal plan during current school closure
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Washington County Schools has revised its school system feeding plan during the school closure from March 18 through …
Larkins continues to impress on the field
Crockett’s Cade Larkins takes a swing for the Pioneers during a previous game against Boone. Larkins also pitches and …
Schools collect supplies for Middle Tennessee
Ridgeview students load supplies for Middle Tennessee. (Photos contributed)
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Last Thursday, Ridgeview Elementary …
‘Ties to the Railroad’ explores community connections
The Chuckey Depot is currently focusing on person ties to the railroad. (Photos by John Kiener)
By JOHN KIENER …
BOE considers middle school sports merger
The school system will consider combining baseball and softball teams for middle school students in the county. (Photo from …
Committee votes ‘non-consent’ to refugee resettlement
Committee members Greg Matherly, Jodi Jones and Danny Edens work through the discussion on refugee resettlement in Washington County. …
Boones Creek Opry finds home on Keefauver Farm
A barn on the Keefauver Farm property will be home to the Boones Creek Historical Trust Museum’s Opry. (Photo …
Delinquent tax sale slated for March 5
From STAFF REPORTS
With more than 180 parcels to auction off, Washington County’s Clerk and Master is ready for …