Jeff Fiegenschuh

Here's part of the damage done by a fire at apartments on School Street in Washington.

Washington responds to two major fires in less than 11 hours with 'bravery and heroism'

Steve Stein

In the aftermath of two major fires over the weekend where lives were saved and pets were rescued, Washington officials praised first responders, community members and neighboring fire departments.

New Washington City Administrator Jeff Fiegenschuh chats with Alderperson Paula Johnson before the Washington City Council meeting Monday.

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New Washington city administrator opts to use own car for city business, saving the city money

Steve Stein

Washington's new city administrator will drive his own car for city business instead of a vehicle the city was ready to provide for him. The change will benefit both Jeff Fiegenschuh and the city.

Here's the proposed location of an 8-foot-by-16-foot digital billboard, looking north to the Eagle Avenue and Peoria Street (U.S. Business Route 24) intersection.

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Washington shuts out the lights on a proposed digital billboard

Steve Stein

A plan to place a digital billboard at a busy Washington intersection did not go over well with the city council, city staff, planning and zoning commission, or residents.

Dennis Carr, who has served as Washington's interim city administrator since May, answers a question during Monday's Washington City Council meeting while Mayor Lilija Stevens listens.

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Washington’s new city administrator ‘an excellent fit’

Steve Stein

Will Washington's new city administrator slow the revolving door in the position?