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Washington County election results
By Todd Marver According to Washington County’s unofficial election results on gbsvote.com, with 19 of 19 precincts reporting, there were 1,532 ballots cast out of 9,887 total registered voters in the county for a voter turnout of approximately 15.5%. Four candidates ran for three spots on the Nashville High School Board. Keith…
Read MoreNashville Gas Emergency Plan Meeting was Held on March 30
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net The City of Nashville hosted its 43rd annual gas emergency plan meeting on Thursday, March 30 at American Legion Hall. Utility Supervisor Blaine Middleton said that in 15 years, there have only been two hits on a gas line. “It was nobody from our staff; it was a pouring crew…The proof…
Read MorePhotos from Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s Cookies and Crafts with the Easter Bunny
Inaugural BBQ event was held on April 1 in Nashville
By Todd Marver tmarver@nashnews.net The Sons of the American Legion inaugural “Meat, it’s what’s for dinner” competition BBQ cookoff took place on Saturday, April 1 at the American Legion in Nashville. Hickory Stick BBQ placed first overall, Must B Smokin Something placed second overall and Hog Heaven BBQ placed third overall. 3 Stooges BBQ placed…
Read MoreFour 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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