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John B. Deakins Jr. is retiring on May 31 after a 39-year career with the Washington County Highway Department, 30 of which he has served as the county’s appointed road
Electric lights are the talk of the town, a still bust on Walnut Mountain and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.
Moonshiners clash with police, a safe stolen and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.
This is a hectic time of the year for garbage collectors. Along with the discarded boxes, wrappings and bows from Christmas Day, sanitation crews must deal with with all the live Christmas trees set outside for disposal. Charles Baines, the director of Washington Countyâs Solid Waste Department, said the two weeks following Christmas are âextremely busyâ at the countyâs five convenience centers/recycling locations. Those sites are open to all citizens of Washington County, including residents of Johnson City and Jonesborough. âOur intake of cardboard doubles during th...