Wausau Fire Department to officially transfer to county Oct. 1
AMBER PATINOWashington County will soon assume all operations of the Wausau Fire Department. Commissioners approved the request to execute final documents…
Read MorePanhandle Search and Rescue seeks to partner with Washington County for emergency missions
Terra MaplesAt last week’s Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Panhandle Search and Rescue, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, requested a…
Read MoreDispute started at BOCC over $8,800
Hannah CollinsWhen the Washington County Board of Commissioners opened their June 19 meeting for public comment one resident, Benita Crittendon, had…
Read MoreCrews proposes take over of emergency management
Editors note: this story has been edited to clarify Sheriff Crews proposed to absorb Emergency Management, not EMS. Sheriff Kevin…
Read MoreJudge dismisses 2022 whistleblower lawsuit against Washington County by Washington County Commissioner Wesley Griffin
Staff ReportA whistleblower lawsuit filed against Washington County alleging retaliation and accusing a former county commissioner of gross misconduct has been…
Read MoreJudge rules in favor of Washington County for sanctions in civil suit
CAROL KENT SMITHA judge has granted a request by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) to impose sanctions in a…
Read MoreNew Hope Dunes project passes through Planning Commission
Washington County NewsOn October 7, the Washington County Planning Commission held a meeting to consider a motion regarding the New Hope Dunes…
Read MoreWashington County unofficial primary election results
Unofficial results from the Washington County Supervisor of elections showed that 5,950 voters let their voices be heard which is…
Read MoreA new cell tower project passes through Washington County Planning Commission
Washington County is one step closer to receiving a new cell tower off Highway 77, near an intersection located at…
Read MoreJohn Hawkins arrested on multiple charges in Bonifay arson
GARRETT VALCOURTThe Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives, along with Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, has made a second arrest in connection…
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