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‘Pilot and passenger okay’ after plane crash at Honor Flight Fly In Saturday
TELFORD, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) confirmed a plane crashed at the Honor Flight Cruise and Fly In Saturday morning in Telford and that two people were transported to an area hospital. A spokesperson with the WCSO said the crash took place during the community event at Kite Field. The […]
Check out these cute puppies up for adoption in our Tails and Paws
(WJHL) – Tails and Paws for Friday, June 7, 2024. Tails and paws highlights animals that are up for adoption at animal shelters in the Tri-Cities. Today we highlight a few animals up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. If you see an animal you might...
WWII soldiers honored at Jonesborough D-Day ceremony
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Thursday marks 80 years since the D-Day Invasion on the beaches of Normandy. A ceremony was held at the Jonesborough Senior Center Thursday morning to honor those who served on the historic day. Three Washington County area veterans who served on D-Day were remembered and honored during the ceremony. Their nephews […]
Officials hear plan for respite medical care at County Farm
Members of the County-Owned Property Committee heard a proposal Thursday to establish medical respite housing at Washington County’s Greenfield Farm. Also known as the County Farm, the 47-acre facility is located southwest of Jonesborough on Zeke Crawford Road. Greenfield Farm was reportedly the last “poor farm” for homeless and disabled residents operating in Tennessee.
K-12 grades on same buses for Washington County Schools next school year
WASHINGTON CO., Tenn. (WJHL) — Changes are coming to Washington County Schools’ bus routes for the upcoming school year. One of those changes is kindergarten through seniors in high school being able to ride the bus at the same time. This, among other changes, has parents upset. “I really don’t think my younger children need […]
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