2022

After the death of Joseph Foster of Foster Jewelry in June, the business closed, ending a 100+ year run of jewelry stores on the square.

Washington Middle School pulled off a rare feat winning both the boys and girls IESA state basketball championships.

WCHS girls soccer coach Steven Spitzer passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack a week before the season was to start.  Spitzer started the girls program in the 1990s.

Payne Smith became the first WCHS boys swimmer to earn all-state recognition.

Thor, the Washington Police dog since 2013, officially retired from duty.

A 180-year-old tree at 821 N. Main Street was removed due to damage.