Protect yourself from coronavirus fraud
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
While many are dealing with the challenges of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and …
Local News
Upcoming cookbook to benefit local non-profit
Rough draft for the cover of Paws-itely Good Eats Cookbook, a planned fundraiser for Rescue D.O.G. End of Life Sanctuary. …
Rep. Campbell to serve on the Finance, Ways and Means Committee
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Rep. Scotty Campbell has been appointed to serve on the Finance, Ways and Means Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee. …
Simcox represents rural schools to state
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The Johnson County School Board announced another prestigious committee selection for Johnson County Schools. State …
Tenn for Student Success announces Tennessee Literacy Now Advocacy campaign
TSS will advocate for the passage of long-overdue strategies to improve the state’s literacy rate and will donate books to …
Senior News in Johnson County
Johnson County Senior Center Chicks With Sticks knitting and crocheting group. File Photo
Johnson County Senior Center lists January, February …
County Health Depts. offer COVID-19 vaccination by appointment
Sheriff Eddie Tester receives a dose of COVID-19 vaccine. File photo.
Mayor Mike Taylor COVID -19 Announcement
“As Johnson County …
Local non-profit provides sanctuary for animals in need
A pack of K9s available at Rescue D.O.G. & End of Life Sanctuary pose for a photo last year. Operated …
Fun ways to enjoy your Christmas Tree
By Billy Ward II
ANR/4-H Extension Agent
Johnson County
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Un-decorating after Christmas can be a bit depressing. The long …
Senior Center reflects on results of last year’s resolutions
Joe Cress enjoys picking up lunch from at the Johnson County Senior Center. Meal Site Coordinator, Trish Eastridge served …
Health departments offer COVID-19 vaccination for residents age 75 and older
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
In a recent press release the Tennessee Department of Health officials announced that all seven rural …
TCAT preparing for January 2021 enrollment
Practical nursing students in TCAT Elizabethton nursing simulation lab detect an illness programmed into a mannequin by a computer. Photo …
Hometown Service Coalition provides Senior Center vital “bridge” donation
Hometown Service Coalition representatives John Cunningham, right and Jeffery C. Lowe, presents Johnson County Senior Center Director, Kathy Motsinger with …
Senior Center Christmas Drive-Through Parade Boast of Success
Local residents and members of the Johnson County Senior Center pose for photos during a drive-through holiday parade hosted last …
A time to reflect, look to the future
By Billy Ward II
ANR/4-H Extension Agent
Johnson County
Christmas behind us and 2021 ahead, this is a good time …
Students surpass expectations in benchmark results
Johnson County School officials discuss benchmark results that came back higher than expected. Despite hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic and …
COVID-19 vaccines coming to Johnson County
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a constant topic throughout this year. After a year of …
Hometown Service brings warmth to a Shady Valley family
Volunteers with Hometown Service Coalition (HSC) assist a local family whose house is not equipped to face colder temperatures. …
Johnson County joins Drug Dealer Liability Act lawsuit
DA Baldwin addresses the Johnson County Commission, asking forits support in the lawsuit against big pharma.Photo by Meg Dickens. …
Seniors busy with holiday festivities
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
While the center is closed until further notice due to COVID-19, the daily drive through meal …