Local News

A request to discontinue a 150-foot section of Million Lane as part of the county road system was put on hold at a regular scheduled fiscal court meeting on Monday.

The request was made at the county’s previous meeting on April 27, and since that time, two viewers were designated -- along with Washington County Road Supervisor Dale Mann -- to determine if the change would cause any disruption to traffic. Also, signs have been placed on Million Road, to inform commuters of the potential change.

Two city residents are seeking relief from a water distribution problem that is causing damage to their property.

George Haydon and Kurt Krug, who reside at 305 East Grundy Avenue, attended the Springfield City Council hearing for municipal road aid on May 8 at City Hall.

Haydon and Krug said that water from the street flows onto their property.

A tiny slice of Washington County will get to vote in the U.S. Representative Democratic Party primary for the Second District.

The Pottsville precinct, which was recently redrawn to be included in District 1, will be the only precinct in the county eligible to vote in the Congressional primary.

Voters who are registered as Democrats will have the chance to vote for James Buckmaster of Henderson or Charles Kendall Hatchett of Benton.