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.

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.

On October 13, at approximately 8:18 pm, Washington County emergency responders were dispatched to a house fire on S Jackson St. According to dispatch, the caller stated no one was inside the home at the time. We later confirmed this during a conversation with Salem Fire Chief Mark Day and Assistant Fire Chief Max Gamble.