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Irvington Fire recognizes 24th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001
WASHINGTON COUNTY — Last Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. That morning, Daniel Luna-Fuller said that she had the privilege, as a member of the Irvington Fire Department, to stand on the overpass of Interstate 64 with American flags, taking a moment to remember. Luna-Fuller reported that Irvington Fire Chief…
Read MoreNCHS homecoming court announced
NASHVILLE — NCHS homecoming week will be held Sept. 22-27. The NCHS Homecoming Queen will be announced at the homecoming football game on Sept. 26. In a news release, the NCHS homecoming court was announced. Freshman Class Candidates: Degyn Finke, Grace Gajewski, Madison Niedbalski and Emery Schoenberg Freshman Class Attendant: Mabry Gladson Sophomore Class Candidates:…
Read MoreRegional Superintendent of Schools gives report on ROE 13
WASHINGTON COUNTY — With the school year underway, Regional Superintendent of Schools Matt Renaud recently reported on Regional Office of Education #13. Renaud said they represent 45 public schools. Within Washington County, they have Ashley, Irvington, Nashville High School and Nashville Grade School, Okawville (West Washington) and Oakdale for six districts in total. He said…
Read MoreNashville Fall Fest plans being made
NASHVILLE — Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival will take place from Sept. 26 to 27. Nashville City Council approved street closures for the Fall Festival at its Sept. 4 meeting. Street closures will be from 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, to 9 a.m. on Sept. 28 for Fall Fest. Chamber Director Dee DeMoss…
Read MoreBurn ban in place in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the majority of fire districts within Washington County, has enacted an open air burn ban effective immediately on Monday due to ongoing dry conditions, according to a press release. All outdoor burning is strictly prohibited until further notice, including: • Recreational fires • Brush…
Read MoreNCHS homecoming to take place later this month
NASHVILLE — NCHS teacher Christina Robinson recently provided information on NCHS homecoming which will take place later this month. Nashville Community High School will celebrate its homecoming Sept. 22-27. Robinson said NCHS Student Council members have been busy since the beginning of school planning for this event and this year’s theme is a Rio de…
Read MoreGold Star 500 to travel through Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Gold Star 500 begins in Springfield and ends in Litchfield and is more than a 530-mile, five-day endurance bicycle ride that honors Illinois’ fallen service members from Sept. 23–27. In addition to Washington County, the route also goes through Springfield, Lincoln, Clinton, Gibson City, Rantoul, Danville, Paris, Olney, Noble, Flora, Mount…
Read MoreOkawville student completes Eagle Scout project
OKAWVILLE — An Okawville student was recently recognized for completing an Eagle Scout project. Okawville Jr./Sr. High School Principal Jason Rakers said that Aiden Parker, son of Tully and Olivia Parker, is an outstanding young man and behind the scenes, he is a great volunteer. Rakers reported that Parker on his own has cleaned not…
Read MoreWW10 enrollment figures released
OKAWVILLE — West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 has released its enrollment numbers, which have increased this year. Grade School Principal Kim Howard said enrollment numbers for OGS are at 314 students for this year and that they are up from the end of last year at 299 students. She said the 314…
Read MoreWashington County Republican meeting may have been OMA violation
WASHINGTON COUNTY — A non-binding determination letter issued in 2013 by the Attorney General Public Access Counselor involving Whiteside County indicates that last year’s Washington County Republican meeting prior to the election of county board chairman could have been an Open Meetings Act violation. The controlling party of the Washington County Board, the Republican Party,…
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