Kalen McCain

In a change from previous academic years, Washington sixth graders started classes at the middle school in 2024 with daily homeroom visits, as well as "cohort" schedules, keeping them with the same group of peers throughout the day. WMS staff say the approach helped ease the transition to middle school, build community among students, and reduce behavioral referrals. (Kalen McCain/The Union)

The city reports about $9.9 million in construction in 2024, following continued development in Southtown and elsewhere. More is expected in the near future.

Here’s where to look for events honoring Veterans in Washington County on and leading up to Nov. 11, 2024

Renderings show one possible new look for the Highland Middle School/High School common area and cafeteria, if voters approve a $15 million bond issue for the district. (Image courtesy of Highland Schools)

Some ballots did not include the $15 million bond issue question

In the minutes before a Veterans Day program at Blair House, a group of former service members banter back and forth with longtime friends. The service ended up reflecting the importance of such camaraderie for groups like Washington's American Legion Post 29. (Kalen McCain/The Union)

With the long-awaited November elections out of the way, Washington County voters may return to the polls in a few months to vote on proposed new levies for emergency medical services.

Public comments are welcome at the 7 p.m. meeting Nov. 18, but may not change much as the county faces déjà vu thanks to procedural errors when it passed a similar code in September.

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But officials say voters in the district could challenge the outcome, which would take about 22 petition signatures and a day in court.