The Washington County Clerk has announced the filing dates for the Spring 2026 Municipal Election. The filings began on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 in Washington County and...

The construction crews are still working on the deck replacement on the bridge that crosses Mill Creek on Highway 47 in Washington County. The...

The Washington County Courthouse office holders have gotten together to set closings for the offices in the Courthouse.The Assessor, Clerk, Collector, Prosecutor, Recorder...

POTOSI – With funding from the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) State Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), Washington County Memorial Hospital will begin work...

The Old Mines Area Historical Society will welcome guests for a ‘Village Christmas’ on Saturday, Jan. 3rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., located just off...

Celebrate the past and enjoy the Village at Old Mines with members of the Old Mines Area Historical Society on Saturday, Jan. 3rd, 2026.The Society will welcome guests to...

As tradition, this week’s issue of ‘The Independent-Journal’ includes the annual ‘Christmas Greetings’.Scattered among these pages are wishes for happiness, joy and...

On Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, Missy Mercer celebrated her retirement as County Librarian at the Library in Potosi. Mrs. Mercer began working...

The Washington County Courthouse office holders have gotten together to set closings for the offices in the Courthouse.The Assessor, Clerk, Collector, Prosecutor, Recorder...

As a reminder for the upcoming Holidays: Christmas and New Year’s, “The Independent-Journal” is announcing the following schedule: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are...

POTOSI – Washington County Memorial Hospital (WCMH) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Villarreal to its medical team. Dr. Villarreal...

On Saturday, Dec. 13th, 2025, local groups presented the Wreaths Across America Ceremonies at 11 a.m. at cemeteries across Washington County. Mine...

These young ladies stopped by to see Santa, Mrs. Claus, his favorite elf and the reindeer and sleigh at the County’s Towne Square Park Amphitheater...

The Washington County Clerk has announced the filing dates for the Spring 2026 Municipal Election. The filings began on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 in Washington County and...

Over two years ago, Dave and Donna Valle had an idea to have a ‘community dinner’ and it was successful in 2023, then again in 2024. The dinner has again been scheduled and...