In a nod to the past, the Washington County Board of Commissioners held a gathering steeped in history at Stillwater’s Historic Courthouse to celebrate the county’s 175th anniversary. It was on Oct. 29 that Board Chair Stan Karwoski, of District 2, expressed gratitude towards the county staff for their dedication to public service and acknowledged the historical significance of the meeting’s venue. In a special gesture, Commissioner Gary Kriesel, representing District 3, received recognition for his two decades of service on the County Board.