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On January 11, 2019, Washington County was covered with a blanket of snow. That storm prompted many local individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the winter wonderland for themselves. Several Facebook users shared their photos in this gallery.

The NCHS Marching Hornets traveled down to New Orleans on December 29 and performed in the halftime show of the Sugar Bowl. Here are a few submitted photos from the trip and also from the preview performance at the high school the Friday before they left.

State Rep. Charlie Meier's house will be featured in the 2018 Christmas house tour for Okawville's annual Christmas Stroll. Take a peek at the various items celebrating early Washington County as well as antiques that have been passed down from the Meier family.

Trick-or-treaters visit The Nashville News office on Halloween night.

Students at Nashville Grade and Middle schools paraded their Halloween costumes in procession on Friday, October 26.

The Lion’s Club hosted its annual Halloween parade and costume contest on Sunday, October 28, at the Community Center of Nashville. Many superheroes, princesses, sharks and other costumed creatures attended the event and took to the streets in their attire.

Congratulations to the Hornets and the winners of the 2018 Optimist Club of Nashville Annual Chili Cook-Off! The temperatures were chilly to say the least, and nine competitors brought their finest concoctions to the NCHS parking lot.

The winners were NCHS Music Boosters for best decorated booth, NCHS Volleyball for crowd favorite and Friends of Hornet Football for judges favorite.

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In honor of National 4-H Week, this gallery highlights the many projects were presented at the 2018 Washington County Fair. The program provides hands-on learning activities for youth in Illinois and throughout the country.

To learn more about 4-H and to enroll your child, contact the Washington County Extension office at (618) 327-8881.

Pictures from the 2018 Nashville Fall Festival, held on Friday and Saturday, September 28 and 29.