Senior Center celebrates coin drive success
The Johnson County Senior Center was pleased to announce the huge success of its most recent fundraising campaign supporting the …
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Areas in Johnson County show elevated lead levels
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Officials recently discovered elevated lead levels in some locations served by the Brownlow Utility District …
Johnson County Schools to start with full virtual classes
Unlike years past, Director of Schools Mischelle Simcox gathered parent feedback related to opening schools. Simcox presented four separate plans …
Johnson County Schools plan around virtual learning obstacles
Johnson County Schools has approximately 800 mobile devises for their 2,100 students to use. With funds from the CARES …
JCSO asks for help locating missing person
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reached out to the public on Monday, August 10, for help locating a missing person. …
Gov. Lee Signs Executive Order to Allow Contact Sports, Extend Local Authority for Mask Requirements
Staff Report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 55, allowing the resumption of contact …
Senior Center closed until August 17
By Tamas Mondovics and Janet Rhea Payne
With no end in sight, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause …
Johnson County Health Department COVID-19 testing
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. – The Johnson County Health Department is updating hours for free COVID-19 testing effective Monday, August …
Nonprofit making a splash in Jo. Co. community
Ladies from the Women of Mountain City join Old Mill Ministries at the Johnson County Rescue Squad for their annual …
First Responders rise during national pandemic
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
First responders, by definition, are the ones that immediately go to the scene of an …
Johnson County Senior Center gets back to normal with a twist
Staff Report
Officials at the Johnson County Senior Center announced that the center will remain closed to the public through …
Cold Springs wins Best Tasting Water, second consecutive year
Royce Fout, Richard Hammons and Jeff Crowder of Cold Springs Utility District, Pat Riley, and David Hawk pose for a …
Johnson County Schools push back start date to Aug 7
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
To ensure teachers are better prepared for the virtual teaching, Johnson County Schools has announced …
Johnson County Courthouse to close on Monday after COVID-19 cases confirmed
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
Posted on the Johnson County Tennessee Government Facebook page, Mayor Mike Taylor announces that the …
Local nonprofit receives $40K grant from UnitedHealthcare
Submitted by Bailey Wimmer
Lovell Communications Inc.
Today UnitedHealthcare announced $595,000 in Empowering Health grants to six Tennessee …
Ballad Health updates, limits visitation in response to COVID-19 spread
Submitted by Meaghan Smith
Ballad Health
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – In response to a rapid, sustained increase of coronavirus disease …
Coin drive, support Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
A coin drive sponsored by the Johnson County Senior Center to support the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network will be held …
Five-year-old collects books for local children
Dana and Charles Bogard give away children’s books during Kids’ Day at the Johnson County Farmers Market. Photo by Deborah …
Johnson County Farmers Market to host Kids Day
By Tamas Mondovics and Jennifer Skarsaune
Farmer’s markets are a great place to teach children about the food they eat …
Johnson County Senior Center Receives Glowing Annual Report
Submitted by JCSC
The First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Annual Quality Assurance Compliance Review Report dated June …