BOE opts for Aug. 3 reopening plan
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Come Monday, Aug. 3, when Washington County Schools are set to reopen, the …
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Committee chooses Jonesborough School design
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Jonesborough Mayor Chuck Vest just checked off the second “win” in his book …
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. …
Commission looks for answers for $3.1 million deficit
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
There’s a $3 million “hole” in Washington County’s budget and now Washington County …
Design committee examines school layout features
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
When it comes to the future of the Jonesborough School layout, the design …
New market honors grandfather’s legacy
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
Hiram Poore would have been pleased.
Though the longtime Washington County farmer passed away …
Blessing Box offers community help
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
As Michelle Stewart drives through Jonesborough each day, she’s almost giddy with the …
County delays second vote on interlocal agreement with city
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission is currently handling “essential business” through electronic means but …
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 …
Boone’s Cade Elliott looks ahead
By TREY WILLIAMS
H&T Correspondent
Daniel Boone senior baseball player Cade Elliott had a grand 2020 vision, and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Washington County Courthouse closes to public, offers curbside service
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JONESBOROUGH – Elected officials made the decision to close the Historic Washington County Courthouse to the …
‘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. …
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