https://emmacaskill.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Emma CaskillenFri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/378625/washington-county-residents-call-for-the-preservation-of-the-county-farm/Washington County residents are urging elected officials to preserve the county farm — a historical location for the county and what once was the poor farm.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/378625/washington-county-residents-call-for-the-preservation-of-the-county-farm/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/378200/washington-county-commission-to-consider-fy27-budget/The budget committee concluded its 2027 fiscal year discussion on Thursday, May 28 in which officials voted to recommend the draft to the full commission for consideration.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/378200/washington-county-commission-to-consider-fy27-budget/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/376668/county-considers-fy27-budget-with-no-property-tax-increase/Washington County has published its 2027 fiscal year budget as recommended by the budget committee for the full commission’s consideration on June 18.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/376668/county-considers-fy27-budget-with-no-property-tax-increase/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/376487/huschka-house-provides-stability-resources-to-young-adults/Members of the community helped celebrate Hushka House’s five-year anniversary on Saturday by taking a tour of the two transitional houses the organization provides for young adults.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/376487/huschka-house-provides-stability-resources-to-young-adults/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/376406/washington-county-cites-immigration-law-to-deny-ice-records/Two public records requests submitted by the Johnson City Press asking for records on a Washington County Sheriff’s Office immigration enforcement program were denied by the Washington County Attorney’s Office.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/376406/washington-county-cites-immigration-law-to-deny-ice-records/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/376258/washington-county-delays-harmony-property-sale-among-community-backlash/Washington County’s county owned property committee has delayed its decision on a bid until June 9 for its property on Painter Road at its Thursday meeting.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/376258/washington-county-delays-harmony-property-sale-among-community-backlash/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/375997/wcpl-upcoming-budget-puts-department-in-survival-mode/Washington County residents have voiced concerns on the Washington County Public Library’s upcoming fiscal year budget, the department’s exclusion in salary increases and transparency on the budget process.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/375997/wcpl-upcoming-budget-puts-department-in-survival-mode/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/375367/regulation-without-representation-washington-county-to-gain-planning-zoning-jurisdiction-in-unincorporated-areas/The Washington County commission unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the legislation at its May 18 meeting, ahead of Gov. Bill Lee’s signing of the bill on May 22.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/375367/regulation-without-representation-washington-county-to-gain-planning-zoning-jurisdiction-in-unincorporated-areas/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/375346/voices-need-to-be-heard-community-members-call-for-the-release-of-the-epstein-files/Horns could be heard as cars drove by community members protesting for the files on Jeffrey Epstein to be released by the federal government outside of Kiwanis Park on Friday.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/375346/voices-need-to-be-heard-community-members-call-for-the-release-of-the-epstein-files/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/375195/washington-county-budget-committee-approves-wcs-upcoming-fiscal-year-budget/The Washington County Budget Committee approved the Washington County Schools upcoming fiscal year budget on Thursday after the Board of Education revised it for a fourth time.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/375195/washington-county-budget-committee-approves-wcs-upcoming-fiscal-year-budget/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374562/local-ema-agencies-partner-to-bring-emergency-preparedness-training-to-northeast-tn/The Washington County and Johnson City Emergency Management Agency has partnered with the seven other EMA agencies across TN’s District 1 to launch free Community Emergency Response Team courses.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374562/local-ema-agencies-partner-to-bring-emergency-preparedness-training-to-northeast-tn/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374461/kotsonis-remains-in-wcso-custody-on-5-million-bond/A Johnson City man who drove off West Market Street, killing one and injuring three others, was denied new counsel after concerns were raised about his public defender at a preliminary hearing Thursday.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374461/kotsonis-remains-in-wcso-custody-on-5-million-bond/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374465/washington-county-denies-wcs-budget-for-the-third-time/The Washington County Budget Committee denied Washington County Schools upcoming fiscal year general fund budget request on Thursday for the third time.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374465/washington-county-denies-wcs-budget-for-the-third-time/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374288/district-1-us-house-of-representatives-candidates-speak-to-constituents-on-values-goals/Candidates running in the U.S. House of Representative race for District 1 spoke to constituents on Wednesday on why they deserve the majority of votes.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374288/district-1-us-house-of-representatives-candidates-speak-to-constituents-on-values-goals/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374213/washington-county-committee-approves-wcso-budget/The Washington County Budget Committee approved the Washington County Sheriff’s Office budget on Tuesday with a $1.6 million increase from the current fiscal year.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/374213/washington-county-committee-approves-wcso-budget/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373837/lees-911-surcharge-hike-veto-leaves-wc-dispatchers-stretched-thin/A bill vetoed by Gov. Bill Lee which would have increased the 911 call surcharge will cause Tennessee’s Emergency Communication Districts to make tough decisions due to limited revenue and funds.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373837/lees-911-surcharge-hike-veto-leaves-wc-dispatchers-stretched-thin/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373221/harmony-residents-blindsided-by-countys-plans-for-ruritan-property/Confusion, miscommunication and frustration surround the small community of Harmony with the property of the old Harmony Ruritan set to be auctioned off at the end of May by Washington County.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373221/harmony-residents-blindsided-by-countys-plans-for-ruritan-property/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373512/a-desire-for-justice-meet-will-monk-washington-countys-elected-general-sessions-judge/Incumbent Judge Will Monk will be elected to office as the Washington County General Sessions Judge part one after winning the Republican primary race on May 5.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373512/a-desire-for-justice-meet-will-monk-washington-countys-elected-general-sessions-judge/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373345/the-bridge-that-stood-washington-county-dedicates-sign-to-jackson-bridge/Washington County and state elected officials joined the community in dedicating Jackson Bridge as the only bridge which stood after the flood of Hurricane Helene.Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373345/the-bridge-that-stood-washington-county-dedicates-sign-to-jackson-bridge/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373326/washington-county-sheriff-commissioners-clash-over-25m-budget-ask/Washington County officials raise concerns on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office more than $2 million proposed budget increase for the upcoming fiscal year.Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373326/washington-county-sheriff-commissioners-clash-over-25m-budget-ask/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373222/washington-county-tdot-reopen-bridge-on-bailey-bridge-road/The previous bridge, built in 1958, stretched across 354-feet of water. The new bridge is 480-feet long, 35-feet and includes two lanes and a six-foot space on both shoulders.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/373222/washington-county-tdot-reopen-bridge-on-bailey-bridge-road/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/372595/farmers-battle-drought-like-conditions-amidst-higher-fertilizer-fuel-prices/The cost of counteracting the drought-like conditions local farmers are facing is only part of the input increase.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/372595/farmers-battle-drought-like-conditions-amidst-higher-fertilizer-fuel-prices/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/372229/only-10-of-voters-show-up-at-washington-county-polls/Election day on Tuesday garnered 4,356 votes compared to the 5,239 voters during the early voting period from April 15 to April 30.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/372229/only-10-of-voters-show-up-at-washington-county-polls/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/372229/only-10-of-voters-show-up-at-washington-county-polls/More than 9,600 voters casted ballots for the Washington County primary election.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/372229/only-10-of-voters-show-up-at-washington-county-polls/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/371570/zed-zeds-kitchen-brings-international-food-for-the-soul-to-the-tri-cities/Zainab Annan spends more than 80 hours in her kitchen each week blending comfort and soul, making a unique taste to share with the community.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/371570/zed-zeds-kitchen-brings-international-food-for-the-soul-to-the-tri-cities/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/371151/450-new-parcels-drive-2-property-tax-bump-in-washington-county/Washington County’s Property Assessor Robbie McGuire said the $1.9 million increase is a result of new homes and businesses within the county.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/371151/450-new-parcels-drive-2-property-tax-bump-in-washington-county/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/370850/washington-county-commission-signals-dissatisfaction-with-boe-member-keith-ervin/The Washington County Commission made a vote of no confidence for Washington County School Board member Keith Ervin.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/370850/washington-county-commission-signals-dissatisfaction-with-boe-member-keith-ervin/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/367755/more-than-just-a-number-wcso-behavioral-health-program-continues-to-make-strides/Washington County Sheriff’s Office’s behavioral health program has positively impacted the detention center’s recidivism rates, has created a “calmer jail” setting for inmates and helped individuals stay out of incarceration when possible.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/367755/more-than-just-a-number-wcso-behavioral-health-program-continues-to-make-strides/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/367478/washington-co-boe-calls-emergency-meeting-over-school-board-members-comments/A clip from the meeting showed Ervin speaking to a student during a presentation and saying, "God you're hot, you know that? Damn. Where do you go to school at?"Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/367478/washington-co-boe-calls-emergency-meeting-over-school-board-members-comments/https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/367310/washington-county-farmers-face-spring-cost-crisis/Jeff Aikens said the rise of costs has come at an inopportune time for those involved in agriculture. The Spring season is when farmers get the bulk of their work done, including planting crops.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://johnsoncitypress.com/news/367310/washington-county-farmers-face-spring-cost-crisis/