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Our 2026 general election candidate interview series continues with Josh Anderson, Republican candidate for reelection as Washington Township Trustee. Anderson discusses township assistance, financial management, government transparency and the need for affordable housing. He also reflects on modernizing township operations, expanding assistance to residents in need and his plans to improve services and resources if reelected.

The Washington County Tourism Commission will host its annual Pumpkin Walk Saturday, Oct. 24, at the John Hay Center’s Pioneer Village in Salem. Community members can enter a decorated pumpkin in the contest from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at The Depot parking lot, 206 S. College St. Pumpkins will be available for participants to pick up at the YMCA parking lot beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, after 3 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m.

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Debbie Heath, age 63, of Pekin, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, in New Albany. She was born on March 26, 1963, in Libertyville, Illinois, the daughter of John Colbert Smith and Phyllis (Hendee) Smith. Debbie was a graduate of Purdue University and formally worked in the East Washington School System in transportation for over 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Paul “Chip” Heath, whom she married on August 22, 1987; two ch

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Lisa Carol McIntyre, age 60, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. She was born July 4, 1966, in Campton, Kentucky, the daughter of Genus and Avadean (Newman) Underwood. Survivors include her mother, Avadean Underwood; her two children, Matt Mills (Jessica Mattingly) and Chelsea (Trey) Albertson; three sisters, Iva Lee Horner, Kathy Hortenberry, and Karen Goodwin; eight grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Cooper. She was prece

The Washington County Commissioners adopted a policy Tuesday night that allows for further electronic participation in meetings along with opening three bids for the new 4-H building at the fairgrounds. They also approved a proclamation for “Operation Green Light,” asking residents and businesses to shine green lights for veterans from November 4 through November 11.

The 11th Annual Halloween Parade steps off this Saturday, October 24, at 6:30 pm from Titan Tint & Graphics at 805 S Main St, Salem. The parade is free to enter, and there is no registration required.

A Community Posting by the Washington County Community Foundation Grants totaling $100,000.00 were awarded to organizations serving Washington County by the generous donors of the Washington County Community Foundation for the Fall 2026 grant cycle. Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds. Junior Achievement of Kentuckian has been awarded a$2500 grant to assist with financial literacy programming for Washington County students. Programming incl

The D. Jack Mahuron Education Fund was established at the Washington County Community Foundation to encourage educators and staff to teach in innovative ways. This year, the fund, as well as the Elliott Family Fund, has awarded several teachers in the county school corporations over $8,200.00.

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Gloria Jean Gibson, age 80 of New Albany, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, in Lincoln Hills Health Center in New Albany. Born March 27, 1946 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Parvin Lee and Geneva (Carlin) Goss. She was a retired custodian and had been a resident of Washington County for most of her life. On October 10, 1962 she married Jessie W. Gibson, who passed away March 21, 2023. Survivors include: Grandda

This afternoon, Friday, October 16 at approximately 12:22 pm, Salem emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of W SR-60 and W SR-56 regarding a motor vehicle accident that involved a jackknifed semi and a van.

Our 2026 general election candidate interview series continues with David Norton, Democratic candidate for Washington County Recorder. Norton discusses record accuracy, digitization and online access, government transparency, protecting sensitive information and his plans for maintaining the office’s current systems while improving accountability. He also outlines ways to expand public access to records and promote property fraud alerts.

This weekend will mark the 57th annual Fort Vallonia Days in Vallonia with two days of crafts, food, music, contests, and an excellent look at the popular fort that resides in the community. The festival runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, October 17, and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, October 18, at the fort grounds in Vallonia, on S SR-135.