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Four candidates running for three seats on NCHS Board
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net Jeremy Bultman, Keith Suedmeyer, Eric Behrmann and R. Dwight Seaton II are running for three spots on the Nashville High School Board in the April 4 election. Jeremy Bultman Photo unavailable Jeremy Bultman is self-employed and owns and operates a number of businesses: The Flooring Company, Inc. located in Nashville; Hornet…
Read MoreFive Candidates Running For Four Seats on D49 Board
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net Amanda Engele, Devin Haertling, Tanner Pries, Josh Snead and Kourtney Engele are running for four spots on the District 49 School Board in the April 4 election. Amanda Engele Amanda Engele is a family nurse practitioner at Premise Health – Walgreens Healthy Living Center. She practices as a nurse practitioner…
Read MoreNashville Council Approves Donation To County Fair
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net The Nashville City Council approved a $10,000 donation to the Washington County Fair at its Thursday, March 16 meeting. New to the fair this year will be a concert featuring Rodney Atkins and Chase Wright on July 12 at 7 p.m. “Each year for the past several years, we’ve given $5,000…
Read MoreWashington County 4-H Gives Annual Report to County Board
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net The Washington County 4-H gave its annual report to the Washington County Board at its Tuesday, March 14 meeting. Amanda Fox-Clark, program coordinator, said 4-H offers youth the opportunity to join clubs under the direction of community volunteers. She said they are very grateful for the county’s support of 4-H. “The…
Read MoreMeier, Bryant Speak at Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) spoke at the Washington County Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 11 at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville. Bryant said she only represents six precincts in Washington County. She said she tries to work across the aisle…
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Lady Rockets Bring Another State Championship to Washington County
By Larry Thoeming A perfect run through post season play has led the Okawville Lady Rockets to the IHSA Class 1A State Championship, mirroring the precedent set by last year’s Nashville Hornets. Coach Haylee Bowers, in her first year at the helm as head coach, led the team to a 34-4 final record and the…
Read MoreElectric provider speaks to Nashville City Council
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net Nashville is one of 100 communities throughout Southern Illinois that Affordable Gas and Electric manages electricity aggregation programs for. Jeff Haarman of Affordable Gas and Electric attended the Nashville City Council meeting on Thursday, February 16, requesting that the council approve an updated aggregation consultant service agreement and a power of…
Read MoreEmge Speaks Out About Circuit Changes; County Board Prepares For Road Work
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net Washington County Circuit Judge Dan Emge told the Washington County Board on Tuesday, February 14 that he has been a judge in the county for 10 years as of December 3 and they’ve never experienced as much change as they have the past six months in the circuit in the county.…
Read MoreBost Meets with Mayor Kolweier
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12; R-Murphyboro) met with Nashville mayor Raymond Kolweier on Thursday, February 16 at Nashville City Hall. The state’s 12th congressional district covers 34 counties, which is one-third of the state. Bost said he tries to do meetings all around the district whenever he is back in the…
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