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  • WCHS sophomore earns art scholarship at University of Iowa

    Washington County High School sophomore Benji Gaona was recently awarded a scholarship to attend the National Scholars Institute, a one-week residential summer academic program at the Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development on the campus of the University of Iowa. From July 4-9, he will take part in the Visual Arts Studio single advanced level course.

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  • Meet our new neighbors;Amish community growing locally

    If you’ve driven in the northern end of Washington County recently, you may have seen the signs that indicate you have some new neighbors. If not, keep your eyes open. The signs are bright yellow, and feature the image of a horse and buggy.

    The signs are to alert motorists of some of the county’s newest residents on the roadways. They come to Kentucky from Holmes County, Ohio, and are establishing a new Amish community in the Willisburg area.

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  • County's fifth-graders learn about safety

    Fifth-grade students from across Washington County spent a day in the sun at Willisburg Park learning about safety last Tuesday during the 2nd annual Safety Day.

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  • 139 graduate in WCHS Class of 2010

    A lifetime of hard work and dedication wrapped up another chapter in the lives of the members of Washington County High School’s Class of 2010 Friday night. At the school’s annual graduation ceremony, 139 seniors received diplomas and were recognized for their numerous accomplishments.

    Washington County High School counselor Lolita Blanton said this group has been a pleasure to work with, and she sees good things in the future for the class.

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  • Construction date changed for Habitat House to accommodate volunteers

    Steven and Carolyn Hash are Taylor County natives, but they are now proud to call Washington County their home. Soon, they will even be moreIn scheduling the construction date for the new Habitat for Humanity house for Steven and Carolyn Hash, organizers had originally set the dates for June 19-20, overlooking the fact those dates fell on Father's Day weekend. Now, the dates have been moved to June 26-27 to allow more volunteers to participate. For more information, contact John Wharton at (859) 481-4091.

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  • Fredericktown native's art tells story of historic day

    Nearly 70 years ago, a group of young men from Washington County gathered at the local train station, ready to serve their country in the military. Their destination was Camp Hulen, Texas, and their families thought they would return in a year. Instead of returning home, they eventually went to war.

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  • Rumpke fuel surcharges to increase trash bills

    Nobody likes to see a higher-than-expected bill in the mail, but residents of Washington County will see a slight increase in their quarterly trash bill from Rumpke. The culprit is a multi-tiered fuel surcharge that the company imposes when fuel prices pass a certain level.

    Three percent is added onto the flat $39.00 quarterly trash fee if fuel prices go above $2.50 per gallon, with additional three-perfect increases every 25 cents. The Washington County Fiscal Court discussed the surcharge during its meeting held on Friday.

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  • Four juveniles charged after racist graffiti spray painted

    Four juveniles have been charged by Springfield Police after graffiti depicting racist phrases and logos were painted on several local buildings, signs and other property.

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  • Popular stray dog, 10 puppies seeking a home

    The workers at McDonald’s call her Big Mac, and now, she has 10 little McNuggets to go along with her. The female Golden Retriever seen around parking lots of area restaurants and grocery stores is probably the best-known stray dog you’ll ever see. People routinely feed her, including the McDonald’s staff members, who toss her biscuits and other food when she’s in the area. Now, she has been picked up by a caring local woman, and the dog has been discovered to have a litter of 10 puppies in need of a home.

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  • Mini Relay for Life raises more than $2,000

    The threat of inclement weather didn’t dampen the cancer-fighting spirit of Washington County Middle School on May 14 as they held their annual mini Relay for Life. While the festivities started at the high school football field, things were quickly moved indoors into the middle school gym after a brief sprinkle of rain fell just after noon. In total, the students raised approximately $2,000 for the WCMS Relay for Life team.

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