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The Washington City Council approved providing the up-front funds for the Washington Public Library to buy a Charlie Cart, or mobile cooking cart.

The Washington Planning & Zoning Commission rejected a plan last week that would have paved the way for a proposed RV park to be built with gravel roads, rather than

A delegation from Marbach Am Neckar, Germany, Washington’s sister city, visited the area over the weekend and got a “really good feel for Washington and the people.” It was the

Heavy thunderstorms packing winds recorded at 70 mph blew through the Washington area Monday evening toppling trees, causing downed power lines, power outages and extensive property damage. Some county roads

Ameren also offers the fire school to other departments throughout the area.

In his 28 years of fighting fires, Washington Fire Chief Tim Frankenberg said he has learned a thing or two about leadership.

The Washington City Council approved a $583,690 contract Monday with FGM Architects for design of a new fire station south of Phoenix Park.

In what may be a first, a grandfather and his grandson were recognized for their service to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Saturday evening.

The Washington Volunteer Fire Department responded to 827 calls as of Dec. 27 — an increase of over 100 calls from the prior year.

The Washington Community Fire Protection District is getting a new fire truck.