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Recent Stories
Workers Sue Sheriff’s Office
TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES CLAIM HARASSMENT IN SUIT
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:21 a.m.Two female employees of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say in a federal lawsuit they have been sexually harassed on the job and Sheriff Tim Helder has tolerated it.
Official Says Number Incorrect
COMPTROLLER: IMPACT OF RAISES ON BUDGET OVERSTATED
Posted: November 21, 2009 3:29 a.m.Washington County Comptroller Cheryl Bolinger said the impact of raises on the county’s 2010 budget was overstated during discussion at Tuesday’s Quorum Court’s Finance Committee meeting.
Witnesses Face Perjury Charges
PROSECUTOR: PAIR WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR LYING IN COURT
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:35 a.m.Two witnesses who provided alibi testimony for convicted felon Terry Hayes during his trial earlier this year now face felony charges of perjury.
No Rate Hike For Rural Water Users
Posted: November 19, 2009 5:01 a.m.Rural water rates won’t go up next year for the more than 5,400 homes and businesses served by the Washington Water Authority under a budget approved Wednesday.
Coach Impersonator Admits Molestation
Posted: November 19, 2009 4:26 a.m.A man accused of impersonating a Fayetteville High School track coach has admitted to molesting a 15-year old girl.
Police Chief Retires
ACKER SAYS RESPONSIBILITIES BECAME ‘TOO MUCH OF A BURDEN’
Posted: November 18, 2009 4:35 a.m.Lincoln Police Chief Jim Acker decided to retire during a Friday meeting with Mayor Rob Hulse and Assistant Police Chief Russell Morphis has been named interim chief, officials said Tuesday.
Police Chief Retires After Meeting With Mayor
Posted: November 18, 2009 4:35 a.m.Lincoln Police Chief Jim Acker decided to retire during a Friday meeting with Mayor Rob Hulse and Assistant Police Chief Russell Morphis has been named interim chief, officials said Tuesday.
WASHINGTON COUNTY: Employees Get Raise
OFFICIALS AGREE TO DIP INTO RESERVES TO GIVE 2 PERCENT INCREASE
Posted: November 18, 2009 4:17 a.m.Washington County employees can expect to see their paychecks increase by two percent next year and the raise will be paid for by dipping into reserve.
County Revenue Comes Up Short Of Estimates
Posted: November 15, 2009 5:11 a.m.Last year’s lofty revenue projection for Washington County is coming up short and tough economic times are hurting next year’s budget requests and cash reserve.
Employees Sue Sheriff, Claim Harassment
Suit Claims Wife-Swapping Parties, Crude Comments
Posted: November 14, 2009 2:20 a.m.Two female employees of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say in a federal lawsuit they have been sexually harassed on the job and Sheriff Tim Helder has tolerated it.