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The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted to accept as final a project from Liberty Communications to provide internet to the county’s rural residents.
Washington Evening Journal
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The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted to accept as final a project from Liberty Communications to provide internet to the county’s rural residents.
By midmorning, the Washington Fire Station was filled with the steady rhythm of griddles, conversation and the unmistakable smell of pancakes soaking up butter and syrup. Families, coworkers and retirees flowed through the doors, plates in hand, settling in wherever there was room to sit and talk, Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Pat White of Henry County Heritage Trust has seen increased attendance at the group’s events.
At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Henry County Board of Supervisors began the year with an appeal for calm.
Mayor Steve Brimhall has set a tentative date for the appointment of a new city administrator.
From Jan. 2-28, the Washington Library is exhibiting the works of Lyle Moen and Nancy Rash.
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ to begin casting
A Fairfield woman was sentenced to six months in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 6 after pleading guilty to domestic abuse assault with a dangerous weapon and child endangerment.
A Cedar Rapids man remained in custody Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the Washington County Jail after authorities accused him of leading deputies on a high-speed chase exceeding 110 mph, crashing a stolen car and possessing a controlled substance.
Zehr Electric celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2025, and that was also the company’s final year in business as owner Randy Zehr has chosen to retire.
Winter temperatures did little to keep people indoors on New Year’s Day, as 78 hikers gathered at Lake Darling State Park to welcome 2026 with sunshine and a walk along the lake shore trail to the causeway bridge and back.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors selected its leadership for 2026 and set an early tone of fiscal restraint, asking county departments to plan for spending reductions as officials begin work on the next budget cycle.
Mack’s Automotive in Fairfield has moved into a new facility on South 23rd Street.
Local peace officers have issued statements in support of the state’s new Hands-Free Driving Law. This law, enacted last July, bans all but hands-free cell phone use behind the wheel.
