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Two-vehicle collision briefly sent two to the hospital

FAIRFIELD — A Fairfield man was taken into custody after allegedly crashing a car in a ditch, driving while intoxicated, …

WASHINGTON — As community members gear up for a special election to fill the Ward 2 Washington City Council vacancy, …

Mt. Pleasant Beautiful With the cooperation of the Southeast Iowa Union/Mt. Pleasant News, the Mt. Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission will …

BRIGHTON — Volunteers from the group Tommy’s Helping Hands and Hope Lutheran Church held their second free meal for the …

RIVERSIDE — Washington County police officials said an arrest was made on Dec. 23 for a commercial burglary at La …

Two weeks after an explosion and fire in a Marengo workshop injured up to 15 people and prompted an evacuation of nearby homes, local officials wonder who is going to pay for the long-term cleanup.

Washington County health officials blindsided, decision-makers say choice wasn’t politically motivated

FAIRFIELD — The new playground at O.B. Nelson Park in Fairfield is already under construction, after the Partners for Play …

FAIRFIELD — The Jefferson County Ambulance Service Agency (JCASA) has filed a petition for injunctive relief against its ambulance provider, …

Reports of suspicious activity led to an arrest

WASHINGTON — A city council meeting on Dec. 20 featured the first of three legally-required public hearings for a proposal …