Jonesborough is priming itself for its first dog park. However, the project has faced delays and challenges for several years now. It could soon become reality, but town leaders are at a crossroads between three plans. Each one, the board of mayor and aldermen says, has its pros and cons.A” would cost, in total, nearly … Read more
The City of Kingsport has released a statement saying city officials have been made aware of the indictment and arrest of Mark Haga after the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office announced the former community development program coordinator had been indicted on 20 counts of official misconduct.“The indictment is the result of an investigation conducted by the Tennessee … Read more
Tennessee parents and caregivers of children who receive free or reduced school meals are being asked to verify their information online now before the next round of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program begins.The Tennessee Department of Human Services has the deadline to update address information before the first payments is Sunday, March 14. In … Read more
Federal assistance is on the way for thousands of students at East Tennessee State University.According to a release from ETSU, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERFII) will distribute about $5.5 million to more than 11,800 eligible ETSU students.“The funding from the U.S. Department of Education is made possible through the Coronavirus Response and … Read more
Celebrating St. Patrick’s day in Jonesborough will mean the elimination of “Shamrockin’ on the Plaza,” which typically includes a performance from a Celtic band, a beer garden and Celtic food.Main Street and Tourism Director Cameo Waters said it just wasn’t possible to safely host it this year, noting “it’s just the part we couldn’t make … Read more
Wise County Public Schools have launched virtual learning to a level out of this world. While internet and broadband lack in most rural parts of the county, Wise County officials, alongside school district officials, have come up with a solution through a partnership with SpaceX. the Wise County Public Schools Director of Technology, says the … Read more
The Washington County, Tennessee Board of Education has approved making Wednesdays a virtual learning day for both Daniel Boone and David Crockett high schools.According to Assistant Director of Schools Jarrod Adams, the board approved the measure requiring students to complete all their work on Canvas and attend Google Meets remotely on Wednesdays beginning March 10th.
The Red Cross is helping a family after crews battled a structure fire in south Johnson City early Monday morning.According to Washington County Emergency Communications, crews were called to a house fire in the 1400 block of Five Oaks Drive Dispatchers said crews from the West Carter County Volunteer Fire Department and Embreeville Volunteer Fire … Read more
Milligan University’s spring commencement for graduates will be held outdoors on May 1.According to a release from the university, the in-person ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at TVA Credit Union Ballpark in Johnson City.“We are extremely proud of our graduates and look forward to recognizing their successes with classmates and their families,” said Milligan … Read more
Members of the County-Owned Property Committee have voted to ask Washington County commissioners to purchase a former hardware building in Jonesborough to meet the early voting needs of the county’s Election Commission.The recommendation to buy the Olde Towne Ace Hardware building, 220 N. 2nd Ave., now goes to the county’s Budget Committee meeting next week.“The … Read more