Our 2026 general election candidate interview series continues with Renee Mather, Democratic candidate for Washington Township Trustee. Mather discusses township assistance, financial transparency, the use of taxpayer funds and coordination with local organizations to connect residents with resources.

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.