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The Washington Police Department said it had arrested a man suspected of several burglaries in town between June 4 and 9, issuing a news release about the development Wednesday afternoon.

Two young Swedes are spending nearly two weeks in Fairfield as part of an exchange program through the Rotary Club.

WASHINGTON — The family of four kids hospitalized by a car accident in Washington on June 13 say they’re grateful …

From the moment she entered the contest, 2023 Washington County Fair Queen Taylor Bartholomew had strong ambitions for her role in the community, leveraging her royal title for countless volunteer efforts in schools, nonprofit fundraisers and events.

For roughly the last decade, a softball and baseball field in the southeastern corner of Washington County went unused. Its dirt infield was replaced by a persistent layer of grass, while vegetation in the outfield grew unevenly, undisturbed by the cleat-wearing footfalls of players running after fly balls.

Prospective candidates have until July 12 to file their nomination paperwork, with election date set for Aug. 6.

Main Street Washington celebrated Stylist Angie Crawford’s one-year anniversary at The Chair on Thursday, June 20 with cake, confetti and fun!

The Rotary Club of Washington, Iowa held its annual Awards Dinner on June 20, 2024 at Lebowski’s in Washington.

Parade kicks off fair week in Jefferson County.

Mahon started her business Pura Vida Med Spa near the end of 2022. The phrase “pura vida” means “pure life” and is the unofficial motto of Costa Rica. Mahon was inspired to use that as the name of her spa after a vacation to the country.

Washington County Supervisors have extended a job offer to Jordan Wright, for the vacant Washington County Ambulance Director’s position.

The Fairfield Municipal Band held its first concert of the summer on June 18 in the Ron Prill Bandstand in Central Park.