Today's News

The decision of whether to approve Dr. David Donathan’s bid to fill Washington County’s vacant position of constable has been a hot issue at recent fiscal court meetings, and after Donathan spoke to county government leaders face-to-face last Monday, he was finally accepted for the position.

Donathan ensured the court that he has no ulterior motives for requesting to fill the office of constable and simply wants to serve in the position before it is potentially removed in the near future.

The Lincoln Legacy museum at the 1816 Courthouse was officially opened to the public on Friday, and the display received plenty of praise.

Washington County Judge-Executive John Settles and Springfield Mayor John Cecconi helped introduce the museum to the community, and Cecconi told the group outside the courthouse that the building’s rich history made it the perfect home to honor Lincoln.

4-H members work hard all year to complete projects, whether it is using their hands to make a skirt or woodworking project, showing an animal or presenting a speech. Many 4-H members will be competing or will be honored for their achievements over the coming weeks and the honors they receive will be shared.

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer was at Clements Ag Supply in Washington County last Tuesday for a stop along his tour across much of the state speaking with farmers about the latest news in his office.

With so much controversy circling Comer’s predecessor, he said keeping Kentucky farmers in the loop about what’s going on is one of his main goals.