Events
144th Army Band Plays At Memorial Park
On the evening of Thursday, July 13, The 144th Army Band IL National Guard played at the pavilion across the creek at Memorial Park in Nashville. There was a brief downpour just before they started, but the band and crowd moved under the pavilion, which was fortunate, because after the show started, an even longer,…
Read More2017 Washington County Fair Photo Gallery
A photo gallery of pictures from the Washington County Fair. We will add to this as we get more photos put on nash-news.com Updated (Glow Run, 10:53 a.m., Friday, July 14) Updated (Reader-Submitted Photos, 2:57 p.m., Friday, July 14. Received courtesy of Jamie Juenger and Chris & Dee Geppert) Updated (ITPA Tractor Pull Photos, 3:39…
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Down On The Farm – Washington County Farm Bureau “Ag In The Classroom” Takes Area Students To A Working Dairy
Dairy Farmer Mike Chwasczinski visits with the students before the dairy tour at Maple Hill Farm. By Deb Sauerhage Lehde Local students had a chance to learn about dairy farming during a recent dairy tour hosted by Washington County Farm Bureau. Kindergarten, first and second grades from St. Ann’s in Nashville, and first…
Read MoreOut For A Walk – “Walk With The Dogs” Held In Nashville Saturday
ABOVE, Walkers and their dogs cross IL-127 under the protection of the Nashville Police Department Saturday morning. By Alex Haglund Honoring those you love who have died is a way to keep their spirit alive, Christi Thompson Merritt, organizer of the “Walk With The Dogs”, told the crowd at this year’s event, held at…
Read MoreMan Hiking Across America Passes Through Washington County
ABOVE, Sebastien Jacques heads west on IL-15, just past Ashley on his way to Nashville on the afternoon of Thursday, June 8. Jacques is hiking from Virginia Beach through to Santa Monica, Calif. Jacques suffered through a long illness which turned out to be related to a benign tumor in his pineal gland. He will…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar – June 7, 2017
ACTIVITIES Thursday, June 8 Summer Concert, Restoration Band/33 AD, Pavilion Across the Creek, Memorial Park Nashville, 6 p.m. Farmer’s Market, Around The Courthouse, 7-11 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, First Presbyterian Church, Nashville, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10 Washington County Hospital 5K and Fun Run, State Lake, 8 a.m. Heritage Days, Schlosser Complex Historic…
Read MoreWashington County Hospital Hosts Spring Health Fair
WCH Nurse Deb Holle takes a finger stick to test blood glucose at the Washington County Hospital spring health fair, held on Wednesday, May 10, all through the hospital. There were free tests like the one Holle was performing available, along with plenty of vendors present, and a selection of blood tests available as…
Read MoreWashington County Hospital Honors Women’s Auxiliary
Washington County Hospital Women’s Auxiliary members. Washington County Hospital and Medical Group hosted an annual luncheon that honored the WCH Women’s Auxiliary members for their dedication and service to the hospital. Thirty-six members were present for the luncheon. Nancy Newby, CEO presented each member with a small gift. WCH…
Read MorePresentation About Hosting Exchange Students To Be Held At St. Paul UCC
Bonnie resident and PAX Community Coordinator, Rhonda Ruettiger, will present an informational presentation titled “Share Your America” on June 14, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 330 North Burhman, Nashville. All Nashville residents are invited to attend this presentation to learn about an academic exchange program that places high school students from one of…
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