WAVE athletes bring home seven medals from Special Olympics State Summer Games
Ali MorelandWashington Academy for Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE) athletes competed at the Special Olympics State Summer Games held May 15 and 16…
Read MoreVernon council updates personnel policy and announces low cost rabies vaccine day
The Vernon City Council met Monday, May 18, for a regular meeting where members approved an updated personnel policy and…
Read MoreWashington County 4-H hosts annual Public Speaking Contest
Staff ReportWashington County 4-H hosted its annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest on Thursday, May 14, showcasing the confidence, communication skills, and…
Read MoreWashington County BOCC moves school referendum to ballot, sets hearing on Sunny Hills MSBU
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners addressed several items during its regular meeting Thursday, May 14, including advancing the…
Read MoreWashington County encourages residents to improve address visibility for faster emergency response
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is reminding residents that clearly visible address numbers can save valuable time during…
Read MoreVHS’s Corissa Peterson signs track and field scholarship with Columbus State University
Vernon High School (VHS) is celebrating senior Corissa Peterson (pictured center), who recently signed a track and field scholarship with…
Read MoreColorado arrest made in Washington County child exploitation investigation
A California man has been arrested in Colorado in connection with a Washington County child exploitation investigation that began October 24, 2025,…
Read MoreWashington, Holmes counties to offer free summer meals for children
School districts in both Washington and Holmes counties will once again offer free summer meals to children while school is…
Read MoreWashington County to host grand opening for new splash pad at Hunter Park
Washington County will celebrate the grand opening of its newest splash pad with a “Fun in the Sun” event at…
Read MoreWCSB meeting includes honors, grants, and approval of Vernon fifth grade relocation
The Washington County School Board (WCSB) held its regular meeting on Monday, May 11. The meeting included recognitions for student…
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