Washington County is one reading away from enacting a functional ban on commercial wind energy. Proponents of the ordinance say it’ll help with wildlife conservation and prevent wasteful subsidies, while critics say it risks unsustainable carbon emissions and impedes property rights.
A handful of Washington County elected officials swore their oaths of office Tuesday morning, before the start of the new year. While none ran contested races in November, the routine ceremony represented a change in status for two department heads in the local government.
But the numbers don’t tell the full story, and may be misleading in latest state report, measuring the 2023-24 school year.
On Saturday Dec. 14, 2024 the City of Washington was impacted with an ice storm. As a result, residents have …
Last week’s debate was the first of several in the coming budget season, which officials expect will prove contentious thanks to inflation, and state restrictions on local government revenue.
Outages lingered in Washington County for over 4,000 Alliant customers as evening approached Dec. 14. All but a few hundred were back online Sunday morning.
School district’s $15 million ballot issue may hang in the balance, as stakeholders form a “challenge court” and prepare to hold a trial deciding whether to overturn the election.
It’s that time of year when all the action moves inside to the gym as girls and boys basketball and …
Dec. 5 was the coldest day of the year. Everyone was grateful that the wind had subsided. A huge crowd …
A special joint meeting of the New London City Council and the Utility Board was held on Nov. 26, 2024. …
1949 Jesse Davey has been named the new fire chief. The Mothers’ Club Christmas party will be held at the …
A popular precursor to New London’s Holiday Stroll is the Little Shoppers event. This event is always one week ahead …
Dec. 11 and Dec. 15 VFW Auxiliary will hold a Bake Sale 5-7 p.m. The VFW Auxiliary Annual Holiday Bake …
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