Refusal to work could jeopardize unemployment benefits
By Jill Penley
FREELANCE WRITER
New unemployment claims are finally beginning to decrease and have now dropped to their lowest …
Local News
Human remains found in Laurel Bloomery
By Tamas Mondovics
EDITOR
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office received a tip on Saturday, May 16, reporting the possibility of …
JCSO keeps spirits high with social media events
JCHS and JCMS SRO Mark Gladden reads Marvel stories to children via Facebook videos. Officers have been stepping up …
Safety takes center stage during boating season
With all in the family, aboard, area residents are enjoying a beautiful day and surroundings, while boating on Watauga Lake …
Word on the Street 5-13-2020
Name something positive you have learned during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Longhorns prepare for graduation
JCHS senior Emma Robinson pauses to share her future plans during the recent graduation pick-up event on May 6. Robinson …
National Nurses Week recognizes the value of skilled caregivers
Wearing needed protective gear, Jinifer Mondovics RN, of Mountain City(right) and Christy Smith LPN (left) pause for a photo …
Mountain City murals added to the Mural Trail
The mural ‘Capture of Tom Dooley’ by artist Cristy Dunn is located on the corner of East Main and North …
First Judicial District Judges submit plan for courtrooms reopening
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
JONESBOROUGH – The judges holding court in the First Judicial District (Carter, Johnson, Unicoi and …
Elizabethton Federal honors Mtn. City police
Elizabethton Federal Mountain City Branch Manager and Vice President Kim Garrett (center) delivers food to Mountain City Police Officers to …
Concerned citizens brainstorm positive change
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
During the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting Safer at Home declaration, some citizens have put their …
Johnson County Senior Center to be closed through May 31
Submitted by Johnson County Senior Center
The Johnson County Senior Center will be closed through …
Mountain City RX donates hand sanitizer to seniors
Mountain City Pharmacy Manager Ken Norfleet delivers hand sanitizer to Johnson County Senior Center Director Kathy Motsinger. Mountain City …
Commission denies Davis reappointment
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
The Johnson County Commission discussed appointing members for the Equalization Board during its Thursday, April …
Jo Co hosts COVID-19 testing
Members of the Tennessee Department of Health and Johnson County Community Hospital gather and prepare themselves before conducting more than …
Johnson County Senior Center keeps members active
Linda and Scott Johnson are driving by the senior center to receive their bingo prize for the COVID-19 at home …
Teachers work, receive pay during pandemic
Members of the Johnson County School Board meet in unusual circumstances via call-ins, attendance, and digital media. COVID-19 has made …
Nursing home restricts visitors to shield residents from Coronavirus
By Jill Penley
FREELANCE WRITER
The only people going into nursing homes and assisted living facilities at this point are …
Farmers Market opens early at Ralph Stout Park
Loyal Farmers Market customers and vendors attend the Saturday, April 18 opening at Ralph Stout Park. Submitted photo
By Tamas …