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Today's News

  • SCC holds 78th commencement

    When St. Catharine College moved from a junior college to a four-year institution in 2004, President William D. Huston said the school would soon be recognized as a destination college, rather than a transitional one. That designation became very evident Saturday at the 78th commencement ceremony held in Lourdes Hall.

    For the first time in St. Catharine history the number of bachelor’s degrees granted were more than the associate degrees awarded. A total of 54 graduates received bachelor’s degrees, while 50 were granted associate degrees.

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  • Two local landmarks could receive national recognition

    Two Washington County properties are among nine in the state that are on the road to being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kalarama Farm and Maple Grove, also known as the Old Settles Place or Hardin House, had their applications approved during a meeting of the Kentucky Historic Preservation Review Board last week.

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  • WC girls advance to title game tonight; WC boys in opening round action tonight

    The Washing

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  • WC uses ‘magic’ to beat Marion Co., 12-3

    By Jimmie Earls

    Sun Sports Writer

    With the 19th District Tournament fast-approaching, the bats for the Washington County Commanders fell silent last week with losses to Campbellsville, Boyle County and Woodford County. The slide prompted head coach Derek Schuler to resort to some “magic” prior to Saturday’s game against Marion County.

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  • City council addresses nuisance issues

    At Tuesday’s Springfield City Council meeting, several council members brought up nuisance problems concerning barking animals and junk vehicles, and they discussed the problems with police chief Fred Armstrong.

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  • Report flood losses to FSA

    The Farm Service Agency reminds livestock producers who suffered livestock losses due to the May 1 floods that they must report losses to the FSA office to be eligible for the Livestock Indemnity Program. (LIP)

    LIP provides assistance to producers for livestock deaths that result from disaster. LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, including losses due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, disease, wildfires, extreme heat and extreme cold.

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  • Marion County Area Technology Center also serves Washington County students

    It’s located across the county line, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a benefit to Washington County.

    The Marion County Area Technology Center (MCATC) serves students from Washington County, as well as Marion County, and provides training to get the young people of both counties ready for their careers.

    Principal Laura Arnold, a Washington County resident, said the center is on the property of the Marion County School District, but is operated by state agencies.

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  • Springfield native acquitted of felony murder, guilty of facilitation of murder, other charges

    KNOXVILLE - Jurors acquitted Springfield native and 2006 Washington County High School graduate Vanessa Coleman of first-degree murder Thursday in the January 2007 torture-slayings of a West Knox County, Tenn., couple who were carjacked while on a date.

    They convicted Coleman of facilitation of felony murder and other lesser charges in the death of University of Tennessee student Channon Christian, 21, but acquitted Coleman of charges in the death of Christian's boyfriend, Christopher Newsom, 23, a trim carpenter.

    The verdicts came in the ninth day of the trial.

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  • Incumbent Bartley faces Corbett, Langford for Democratic nod in sheriff's race

    Jim Crouch is a wanted man. The Republican candidate for Washington County Sheriff has three Democrats fighting for a chance to go one-on-one with him in the Nov. 2 general election. But before he knows who will be his opponent this fall, the three Democrats must see who wins the battle of the ballot in the May 18 primary.

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  • Social News and Events

    BIRTHS

    Preston: It's a boy!

    Logan Dale Preston

    Ed and Amanda Preston of Harrodsburg announce the birth of their son at 8:26 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

    Logan Dale weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

    ENGAGEMENTS

    Crenshaw-Tingle

    Rachel Crenshaw and Barret Tingle

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