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  • PHOTOS: In the door at last

    Washington County students have been waiting for this moment, and on Monday, it finally arrived.

    The new Washington County High School building opened its doors to students and a new era officially began for Washington County Schools.

    The cost of the building was in the neighborhood of $17 million, and the project was led by Ross Tarrant Architects and Alliance Corporation, the primary contractor.

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  • PHOTOS: Local government officials sworn in
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  • News briefs 12/31

    Ongoing

    Protect Your Family
    Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. Take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction, get him or her the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals.  Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com on the Internet.

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  • CKCT takes show on the road

    This weekend will offer a unique entertainment experience, bringing together two popular Washington County venues.

    Central Kentucky Community Theatre continues to grow in popularity with each new production and Mackville Community Center has made its reputation by hosting successful dinner events.

    On Saturday, the two will come together for a dinner and a show event when CKCT’s Main Stage takes to the road.

    CKCT Managing Artistic Director Will Davis said the idea to combine the events began with Bill Robinson, a local supporter of the theater.

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  • Parking lot collision causes injury

    Christopher L. Mason, of Springfield, was taken to Spring View Hospital to be treated for a leg injury following a collision in the parking area at 70 Industry Drive in Springfield.

    The incident occurred on Monday shortly after 11:30 p.m.

    According to the incident report from the Springfield Police Department, the collision occurred when Coreyania L. Cowherd, of Lebanon, was backing out of a parking space and made contact with Mason’s vehicle.

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  • County gov’t closes ‘14

    Purging itself of the 2014 year agenda, the Washington County fiscal court met for last time of the year on Dec. 22. The main points of the meeting included a second reading of budget amendments, the county clerk’s 2015 budget, sheriff’s budget, and position appointments.

    Everything was passed and everyone was approved without opposition.

    The salary cap for the county clerk was set at $170,000 for full time and part time wages, which according to Judge-Executive John Settles, isthe maximum that could be spent.

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  • Looking to take his stone home

    George Nix entered the service of the United States military on Oct. 3, 1961.

    He served in the 10th Kentucky U.S. Infantry in Company E. before being transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps on April 30, 1864. Nix survived his time in the Civil War, though he is known to have suffered an injury during his service.

    As of 1860, Nix is listed as a resident of Washington County, where he married Martha Emily Young, daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Young, on Jan. 19, 1865.

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  • Reflecting on the year that was

     

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  • News briefs 12/24

    Ongoing

    Discounted Game Passes
    There will be game passes offered at discounted rates to students and adults for the boys and girls basketball season at Washington County High School. The game passes will be available at the high school admission gate until the first of January. Parents or a legal guardian must accompany elementary and junior high school students for them to be allowed in to the games.

    Protect Your Family

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  • School district looking for light solution

    Washington County school officials are reviewing their options for providing lighting at the entrance of the new Washington County High School, and they’re hopeful of resolving the issue at next month’s Springfield city council meeting.

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