JEFFERSON CITY– Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for...

The Washington County Commission met with Emergency Management Director Matt Hart at the weekly County Commission meeting and were informed that the three emergency sirens...

The Washington County Commission adopted a new design for the Washington County Seal and Logo at their Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 2024.The new design...

‘The Independent-Journal’ is in the process of preparing its annual Christmas Greetings Special Edition which will be the December 26th, 2024 issue.Businesses who have not...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations safely....

The Washington County Commission approved placing a question for a ½ cent sales tax to support Economic Development in Washington County that will be voted on at the April...

The Annual Elks Hoop Shoot competition is on for 2024-25! Youngsters between the ages of 8 years old and 13 years old are welcome to participate in the annual Elks free...

Santa Claus has planned to visit with youngsters at the Towne Square Gazebo, across from the Washington County Courthouse, on Friday, Dec. 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. that...

This past Saturday morning, Dec. 14th, Santa Claus was at Caledonia Methodist Church. Here he was visiting with Jase Lawson who really liked the...

“The Independent-Journal” is announcing the following schedule: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24th and 25th. Deadlines for the...

As the year comes to an end, the question of health insurance and open enrollment are mentioned in many places, work and home.The discussion had...

An ImpactLife blood drive will be held this Thursday, December 19th from 3-6 p.m. at the Potosi Elks Lodge 2218 located at 10202 State Hwy. E, on...

The Washington County Election Authority has announced the Annual Spring Election for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.Filing for the Spring Election in April began on Tuesday, Dec....

by Kris RichardsThe last two months have seen several events and programs, hosted by a number of local service groups and organizations, raise funds, collect donations and...

Ceremonies marked the memories of Veterans who rest in local cemeteries on Saturday, Dec. 14th and Sunday, Dec. 15th, 2024. The ceremonies were set...