Jonathan Roberts
Johnson City Press
Johnson City, TN, United States
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Johnson City names Billy Church interim police chief, effective Feb. 24
Johnson City Police Maj. Billy Church has been named interim police chief, effective Feb. 24. → Read More
Local woman helping Ukrainian refugee relocate in Jonesborough
When war broke out in Ukraine last year, Jonesborough’s Katie Rios knew she wanted to help. → Read More
COLUMN: Taking time to enjoy the season
Jonathan Roberts writes about the need to stop and smell the roses in his latest column. → Read More
Tony Henson headlines December event at Fischman Gallery
The Fischman Gallery, 133 N. Commerce St., will host a solo exhibition by local artist Tony Henson in December. → Read More
PHOTOS: 17th annual Johnson City Turkey Trot
Nearly 4,000 people took to the streets of Johnson City on Thursday for the 17th annual Turkey Trot. → Read More
Local business working to give area seniors a very merry Christmas
Hanging from a piece of black string, white cards adorn the Christmas tree inside Stanley’s Produce and Bakery. → Read More
Ever hurt yourself doing something dumb? Yeah, me neither.
It was the semifinal game of the kickball playoffs, and we were down big. → Read More
Johnson City unveils historic marker commemorating local bluegrass record label
For East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson, Friday was the culmination of years of work. → Read More
Local woman, cancer survivor starting new cancer support group in Johnson City
Claudia Ransom was one of the fortunate ones whose breast cancer was caught early. → Read More
Chuck Vest on why he's running for another term as Jonesborough's mayor
Jonesborough Mayor Chuck Vest is running unopposed for a third full term as the town’s mayor. → Read More
City Commission candidate Jay Emberton talks reasons for running, affordable housing and plans if elected
Retired Army officer Jay A. Emberton is one of four people running for two seats on the Johnson City Commission. → Read More
Johnson City officials, community stakeholders hear results from study on addressing homelessness in the region
Johnson City needs to play a role in addressing homelessness in the region. → Read More
New art gallery opens in Jonesborough
Two artists open their own gallery in downtown Jonesborough. → Read More
Good Samaritan, faced with significant increase in need, wrestles with difficult decisions
It’s a brisk September morning, and Good Samaritan Ministries CEO Aaron Murphy is on the phone. → Read More
International Storytelling Center director reflects on 50 years of the National Storytelling Festival
The National Storytelling Festival has come a long way since its humble beginning a half-century ago. → Read More
Local woman opens mobile plant store
After 25 years working at a local plant nursery, Jen Moody Larsen was looking for a change. → Read More
I have a budding obsession with plants
I was never a big plant person. Now, I know that sounds ridiculous and you’re probably asking, “How can you not be a big plant person when they provide the air we breathe?” And the answer to that is, quite frankly, I didn’t think I could trust myself to keep any plants alive. → Read More
UPDATE: Soft lockdown lifted at Science Hill
The soft lockdown at Science Hill High School has been lifted, a spokesperson said. → Read More
Jonesborough to increase court costs for citations
Citations in Jonesborough will soon cost more after the town’s governing board approved on first reading a $65 increase in associated court costs — bringing the town’s court costs more → Read More
Johnson City Commission to vote on adopting new city flag
Johnson City Commissioners are set to vote on adopting a new city flag this week. → Read More