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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Washington County, Illinois, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 51 stories have been published about Washington County, Illinois which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Nashville, IL · Nashville

Nashville council appoints new alderman

Nashville council appoints new alderman Fark to serve remainder of Moeller’s term   By TODD MARVER tmarver@washingtonconews.com   NASHVILLE — The Nashville City Council approved the resignation of an alderman and appointed a new alderman to fill the vacant seat at its March 6 meeting.   The council accepted the resignation of Alderman Gary Moeller. Mayor Ray Kolweier said Moeller has submitted a letter of resignation to the council since he move…See the Story

Washington County, Illinois · Washington County

Preparation is the key

Preparation is the key Wash Co EMA takes part in Severe Weather Preparedness Week   By TODD MARVER tmarver@washingtonconews.com   WASHINGTON COUNTY — Washington County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) participated in Severe Weather Preparedness Week this week. It is a nationwide effort aimed at encouraging individuals, businesses, and organizations to take proactive steps in preparing for severe storms.   Throughout the week, Washington County …See the Story

Animals · Nashville

Washington County Etchings March 7, 2025

Found animal NASHVILLE — There was a found animal report made on Posen Road on February 25. Runaway WAMAC — There was a runaway report made on North Irvington Road in Wamac on February 25. FOID revocation HOYLETON — There was a FOID revocation report made on State Route 127 on February 25. Damage to property OKAWVILLE — There was a criminal damage to property report made on West Mascoutah Street on February 25. Vehicle accident NASHVILLE — There…See the Story

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Okawville · Okawville

WW10 supports Vision 2030

School board adopts resolution for initiative   By TODD MARVER tmarver@washingtonconews.com   OKAWVILLE — A total of 457 school districts in Illinois have adopted the Vision 2030 resolution as of Feb. 19, according to illinoisvision2030.com, and West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 is one of them.  The WW10 Board approved a resolution to support Vision 2030 earlier this year. Superintendent Keith Senior said seven years ago, …See the Story

Nashville, IL · Nashville

Fire causes extensive damage to detached garage

NASHVILLE — A fire caused extensive damage to a detached garage and its contents at around 4:50 p.m. on Feb. 26 in the 8800 block of Reservoir Road in Nashville. Nashville Fire Protection District responded and was assisted by the Addieville and Hoyleton Fire Districts. Nashville Fire Chief Alan Hohlt reported that the departments were on scene for two hours and that the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.See the Story

Okawville · Okawville

Fourth-quarter rally propels Okawville past Sesser-Valier

CHRISTOPHER — There will be no March Madness for Sesser-Valier.See the Story

Hornets · Nashville

Hornets edge past Knights in regional

By RANDY LIST listsentinelsports@gmail.com NASHVILLE — Quick, name an IHSA boys basketball regional that had a pair of 21-win teams competing in a play-in round. If you answered the Carlyle Class 2A Regional, you’re correct. OK, name another. In a singularly tough first set of postseason play, the host Hornets held off the Mater Dei Knights 51-48 Monday night in a quarterfinal game of the Carlyle Regional played at the Nashville Community High S…See the Story

Okawville · Okawville

South Central rallies past Eagles in regional

Sentinel Staff Report Sentinel File PhotosBIG NIGHT — Aidan Anderson had 25 points and 17 rebounds in Okawville’s regional win over Elverado. South Central High School limited St. Elmo to just seven points in the second half and rallied for a 40-29 win over the Eagles in a quarterfinal game of the Class 1A Regional hosted by the Cougars in Gary Shirley Gymnasium. SC (19-12) trailed 22-15 at the half before rallying in the final two quarters. Set…See the Story

Nashville, IL · Nashville

Traffic stop in Nashville leads to drug arrests

NASHVILLE, IL — A traffic stop last Thursday led to drug-related arrests in Nashville, Illinois. Officers stopped a vehicle on E. St. Louis St. and arrested the driver, Jesse R. Sexton and passenger, Brandy M. Barns. A vehicle search uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl capsules, and drug paraphernalia. After arriving at the Washington County Jail, Barns was found to have additional concealed contraband, including more meth, fentanyl, and syringe…See the Story

Du Bois · Du Bois

Interview: David Levering Lewis on ‘The Stained Glass Window’ and His Reading Life

In an email interview, the historian and biographer shared why it was “time to look closer to home,” and praised the “most honest presidential memoir” yet. SCOTT HELLER What books are on your night stand? David Greenberg, “John Lewis: A Life”; Joshua Green, “The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics”; Martha Hodes, “My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remem…See the Story

Music · Nashville

Brett Eldredge to release new EP 'Lonestar Lovers' in March

Brett Eldredge will release his new EP ‘Lonestar Lovers' on 14th March 2025 via his own label Warm and Cozy Records.The EP will feature the recent singles “You'll Be Mine” and ‘Gorgeous' along with three new tracks. The EP previews a new chapter of music for the award-winning Illinois-born and Nashville-based multiplatinum singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer. You can pre-save the ‘Lonestar Lovers' EP now.  ‘Lonestar Lovers' follows the…See the Story

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