County aims to help people addicted to opioids
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Funding received from a lawsuit settlement against the pharmaceutical industry will go towards assisting people in Washington County who…
Read MoreCounty going after grants to fund road resurfacing, repaving
Washington County has settled on the exact roadways and bridge they will pursue grants for in order to fund resurfacing,…
Read MoreDeidra Pettis announces candidacy for Supervisor of Elections role
Special to the NewsCurrent Washington County Supervisor of Elections Deidra Pettis announced her campaign for this year’s election to remain in the position.…
Read MoreJoe Taylor runs for reelection as school superintendent
Washington County School District Superintendent incumbent Joe Taylor sums up his platform as “experience, excellence, ethics.” “Those qualities defined my…
Read MoreRenea Adams Peters seeks office of property appraiser
Renea Adams Peters is announcing her intentions to become a candidate for the office of Washington County property appraiser. The…
Read MoreTourist Development Council discusses potential for multi-day events in Washington County
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a member of the Washington County Tourist Development Council. The…
Read MoreCounty EMS set to purchase new ambulance
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Emergency Medical Services Director Randy Truette received approval from the County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to…
Read MoreCounty seeks public input for flooding vulnerability assessment
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: The March 26 meeting was rescheduled after the publication of this story. A public meeting will be…
Read MoreCounty Commissioners continue to discuss delay in FEMA reimbursement
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Chairman David Pettis and County Administrator Jeff Massey will handle task orders for…
Read MoreNew EMS center opens in Wausau
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz As Washington County continues to see growth and development, particularly at the south end, a new EMS center recently…
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