The Washington County Republican Party kicked off a busy political season with their annual Lincoln Day Dinner last Saturday, February 3. A huge crowd of nearly 180 attendees packed the Washington County Event Center to listen to the full slate of scheduled speakers. The evening began with registration and a social hour, before a welcome […]
The Washington County Board of Commissioners took care of business in a quick meeting last Tuesday, January 16 at the Washington County Courthouse. The meeting opened with a prayer by IT Director Sean Kennedy, which was followed by the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Chairman Kent Vance called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m. The consent agenda was […]
Rachel Billings has a new role within the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. After serving as Code Enforcement Officer for the department, Billings decided it was time to follow her dream in Law Enforcement. After graduating from the Otero Law Enforcement Training Academy in December, she is now Deputy Rachel Billings. Growing up in a Colorado […]
The Akron Town Council met Monday, November 6. Mayor Brandon Hill called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge to the flag. Minutes from the October 2 regular meeting and October 30 special meeting, as well as the October 2023 bills were all approved. Randy Hayes reported the airport has its first preliminary design for […]
The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, October 24 for their regular meeting. Pastor Linda Hoover opened with a prayer, which was followed by the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Chairwoman Lea Ann Laybourn called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m. The consent agenda was approved as amended. IT Director Sean Kennedy spoke about the Viaero contract for […]