Mike Jones Contractors hired by Washington officials under the city's emergency declaration order work to clear and remove snow from South Main Street to allow for parking in the downtown business district. They will work alongside the city's public works crews over the next several days to clear streets and parking areas after nearly a foot of snow fell on the region Sunday.

Contractors from numerous companies hired by Washington officials under the city's emergency declaration order clear and remove snow Wednesday morning from South Main Street to allow for parking in the downtown business district.

The independent contractors will be working alongside the city's public works crews over the next several days to clear streets and parking areas after nearly a foot of snow fell on the region Sunday.