Washington County.
county in Ohio, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Local officials and fire chiefs in Washington, Oxford, and Hancock counties were recently interviewed regarding local programs and services.Some support1 report
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Residents in Park Hills are being impacted by an incident affecting both Iron County and Washington County.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Jason Lopez responded to an emergency and Anthony Shaw supported families in Washington County.Some support1 report
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Triton Construction is installing a pipe in Washington County, requiring road closures managed by the Maryland Department of Transportation.Some support1 report
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Edward Flint is running as a Democratic candidate while Jerry Jaeger serves as the incumbent county attorney in Washington County.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Fire chief Robert Hardy discussed bridge needs with county commissioners in Washington County.Some support1 report
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A debate was hosted at Utah Tech University in Washington County on October 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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Lighthouse Electric, led by Anton Mikec, is expanding its industrial operations across Washington County, Canton Township, Columbus, and Richmond.Some support1 report
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Justin Mayo has been named the Library Director for Washington County.Some support1 report
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Douglas Moore directs 911 services in Washington County.Some support1 report
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An agriculture agent from the University of Tennessee Extension discussed economic opportunities for seed saving in Washington County.Some support1 report
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Mike DeWine emphasizes protecting Ohio citizens as Knox and Washington counties implement NG9-1-1 and establish call centers in Ohio.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Disaster relief efforts are underway in Washington County, with the American Red Cross assisting and local officials directing recovery.Some support1 report
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Washington County is located within the state of Ohio.Some support2 reports
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Transplant surgery was performed at UPMC Presbyterian in Washington County, Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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TEC Education Center is located in Washington and provides services in Fayette and Washington Counties. Casella is the executive director.Some support1 report
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A shared issue of fracking wastewater injection wells is emerging, involving entities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington County.Some support2 reports
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A company in Canton Township is affected by county flooding on September 21, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Creek flooding caused by Chartiers Creek is leading to business disruption in Canton Township, requiring county damage assessment by Gerald Coleman.Some support1 report
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Canton Township is located within Washington County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Both Santa Clara and St. George's adopted an emergency services tax, and St. George's is located in Washington County.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Acton proposes a moratorium on injection wells in Washington County.Some support3 reports
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Jason Brown has been appointed interim fire chief in Washington County, and the county provided grant funding for stormwater pipe repairs.Some support1 report
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A flood control project is underway in Washington County, with the current flooding speed being compared to that of Niagara Falls.Some support1 report
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Sheriff's office and Commissioners in Monroe and Washington Counties cited jail capacity issues and discussed associated costs.Some support2 reports
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David Jeffery, a professor at Marietta College, is connected to the ongoing story regarding Bob Wilson, who works in the oil and gas fields of Washington County, Ohio.Some support1 report
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A disease outbreak is impacting county populations in Washington County, with reports concentrated there. The Wisconsin DNR is involved in regulating wildlife health and disease monitoring.Some support2 reports
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Florida Power & Light funded a classroom makeover in Washington County, where Ashlyn Smith teaches.Some support1 report
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Relief efforts are underway, with over $2.8 million in grants provided for road repair projects in Smyth and Washington Counties of Virginia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Infrastructure projects, including a new bridge and federal funding announcements, occurred in Washington and Buchanan Counties, Virginia.Some support1 report
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Lam Research plans to expand its R&D operations in Tualatin, leveraging existing ties with Washington County.Some support3 reports
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A project utilizing AmeriCorps volunteers for planting and wetland construction is underway in the Muskingum River area.Some support1 report
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Initiative connects agriculture to food pantries in Washington County.Some support2 reports
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KTVB reported on events in Washington County.Some support1 report
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Galway City Council conducts annual trips to Milwaukee, which is the sister city to Washington County.Some support1 report
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Helene storm impacts the region, leading to a disaster relief funding package announcement in Washington County.Some support1 report
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Janeen Sollman held a public forum in Forest Grove regarding her district in Washington County.Some support1 report
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Tax revenue allocation for infrastructure versus education is being discussed, involving the company Washin, Hughes, and Washington County.Some support1 report
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ODNR manages oil and gas well operations in Washington County, involving local legal action by Bob Lane and well owner Bob Wilson.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tornadoes originated in Washington County, Ohio, prompting the Governor to request federal assistance for affected counties.Some support1 report
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Brown represents students in Washington County.Some support1 report
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Washington County is seeking bonds to fund the expansion of the St. George Regional Airport's capacity.Some support2 reports
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Washington County is facing financial difficulties in providing adequate support to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley.Some support2 reports
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A tornado touched down in the Newport area of Washington County, Ohio, on July 24, 2026.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Local parties in Washington County are ramping up efforts in preparation for the August election.Some support1 report
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Investigating brine migration from injection wells in Washington County involving the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Charlie Schilling is a County Commissioner in Washington County.Some support3 reports
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A county drive in Washington County is accepting donations via PayPal, while a separate school drive is currently operating in Bartlesville.Some support1 report
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Josh Schlicher is the mayor of Marietta, which is located in Washington County.Some support2 reports
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Washington County, located in the state of Utah, is currently managed by Doug Bennett regarding its water district.Well supported3 reports
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North Franklin Township is located within Washington County.Some support2 reports
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Blair is located within Washington County.Some support2 reports
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Around Washington County this week
News at the entities that move Washington County most-
PayPal StructuralPayPal has enabled its users to purchase digital assets, including Bitcoin.Moves Washington County
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Tennessee StructuralTrust Co of Tennessee filed a document with the SEC on October 18, 2026.Moves Washington County
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Brown StructuralFox News surveys indicate Amy Acton is leading Republican nominees, while voters prefer Brown against Trump allies.Moves Washington County
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Virginia StructuralFrederick County, Virginia, has proposed a 1% sales tax referendum to fund local school operations.Moves Washington County
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National Weather Service Shared contextThe National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center collaborate on severe weather information sharing and forecasting for Eastern North Carolina.Moves Washington County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 240, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Charlie Schilling Structural
Charlie Schilling serves as a County Commissioner, participating in the formal governance and policy-making of Washington County.
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North Franklin Township Structural
North Franklin Township is administratively located within the jurisdiction of Washington County.
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Jason Brown Structural
Jason Brown serves as the interim fire chief for Washington County.
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Gerald Coleman Structural
Gerald Coleman holds a functional role directing damage assessment activities for Washington County.
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Canton Township Shared context
Canton Township is geographically situated within the boundaries and jurisdiction of Washington County.
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Emily Webb Structural
Emily Webb serves as the appointed election specialist for the Washington County board.
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Mark Warden Structural
Mark Warden serves as the Sheriff of Washington County.
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Holston High School Structural
Washington County is considering consolidating Holston High School, indicating a structural regulatory relationship.
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Josh Schlicher Structural
The city council operates within the county's administrative framework, submitting tax budgets to the county auditor for review.
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Brown Structural
Brown serves as a representative for students within Washington County.
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PayPal Structural
The County utilizes PayPal's platform to accept and process incoming donations.
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George Goddard Structural
A serves as a board executive director addressing community issues for Washington County.
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Gerald Coleman Operational
Gerald Coleman is actively engaged in directing county recovery efforts within Washington County.
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Patrick Henry High School Structural
Washington County is considering the consolidation of Patrick Henry High School into its structure.
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Tennessee Structural
Washington County is administratively located within the state of Tennessee.
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Virginia Structural
Virginia provides grants to Washington County to fund road repair projects.
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Richard Hays Structural
Richard Hays serves as the Emergency Management Director for Washington County.
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Acton Operational
Acton has formally proposed a moratorium on injection wells within the jurisdiction of Washington County.
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port authority Transactional
A lease contract has been recorded between Washington County and the port authority.
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United States Department of Health and Human Services Transactional
The relationship involves the provision of grant funding from HHS to Washington County to support childcare expansion initiatives.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues severe weather warnings relevant to the geographic area of Washington County.
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Florida Power & Light Transactional
FPL provided funding for a classroom makeover project in Washington County.
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Douglas Moore Structural
Douglas Moore holds a directing role over 911 services within Washington County.
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Fannie Mae Structural
The county's operational model provides input that informs Fannie Mae's federal financing policies.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on the investigation into brine migration originating from injection wells.
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Justin Mayo Structural
Justin Mayo serves as the Library Director for Washington County.
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Dan Harvey Structural
Dan Harvey serves in the capacity of Deputy Director of Emergency Management for Washington County.
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Greene County Operational
A policy regarding speed limits originating in Washington County extends into the jurisdiction of Greene County.
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Lam Research Shared context
Lam Research's expansion leverages local ties and context within Washington County.
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Washin Operational
Washin and Washington County are actively competing over tax revenue allocation between infrastructure and education.
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St. George's Shared context
St. George's is geographically situated within the boundaries of Washington County.
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Galway City Council Operational
The two municipal entities maintain a formal sister city partnership.
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Tennessee Department of Transportation Shared context
The Tennessee Department of Transportation conducted a traffic survey within Washington County.
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Morgan Griffith Transactional
The relationship involves the announcement of federal funding designated for the county.
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Amy Acton Shared context
Amy Acton operates within Washington County, supporting a moratorium on fracking in the county.
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TEC Shared context
TEC operates as a service provider within the geographical and jurisdictional context of Washington County.
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SMiley Shared context
The individual operates within the jurisdiction of the county, which is the geographical and governmental context for the business impact.
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Beverly Shared context
A city is geographically located within the boundaries of the county.
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Marietta Community Foundation Shared context
The foundation's initiatives are functionally linked to the county's agricultural and service infrastructure.
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UPMC Presbyterian Shared context
UPMC Presbyterian operates within the geographic and jurisdictional boundaries of Washington County.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
10 events- Local officials and fire chiefs in Washington, Oxford, and Hancock counties were recently interviewed regarding local programs and services.
- Jason Lopez responded to an emergency and Anthony Shaw supported families in Washington County.
- Triton Construction is installing a pipe in Washington County, requiring road closures managed by the Maryland Department of Transportation.
- Edward Flint is running as a Democratic candidate while Jerry Jaeger serves as the incumbent county attorney in Washington County.
- Fire chief Robert Hardy discussed bridge needs with county commissioners in Washington County.
- A debate was hosted at Utah Tech University in Washington County on October 12, 2026.
- Lighthouse Electric, led by Anton Mikec, is expanding its industrial operations across Washington County, Canton Township, Columbus, and Richmond.
- Justin Mayo has been named the Library Director for Washington County.
- Douglas Moore directs 911 services in Washington County.
- An agriculture agent from the University of Tennessee Extension discussed economic opportunities for seed saving in Washington County.
September 2026
16 events- Disaster relief efforts are underway in Washington County, with the American Red Cross assisting and local officials directing recovery.
- Washington County is located within the state of Ohio.
- Transplant surgery was performed at UPMC Presbyterian in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- TEC Education Center is located in Washington and provides services in Fayette and Washington Counties. Casella is the executive director.
- A company in Canton Township is affected by county flooding on September 21, 2026.
- Creek flooding caused by Chartiers Creek is leading to business disruption in Canton Township, requiring county damage assessment by Gerald Coleman.
- Canton Township is located within Washington County.
- Both Santa Clara and St. George's adopted an emergency services tax, and St. George's is located in Washington County.
- Acton proposes a moratorium on injection wells in Washington County.
- Jason Brown has been appointed interim fire chief in Washington County, and the county provided grant funding for stormwater pipe repairs.
- A flood control project is underway in Washington County, with the current flooding speed being compared to that of Niagara Falls.
- Sheriff's office and Commissioners in Monroe and Washington Counties cited jail capacity issues and discussed associated costs.
- David Jeffery, a professor at Marietta College, is connected to the ongoing story regarding Bob Wilson, who works in the oil and gas fields of Washington County, Ohio.
- A disease outbreak is impacting county populations in Washington County, with reports concentrated there. The Wisconsin DNR is involved in regulating wildlife health and disease monitoring.
- Florida Power & Light funded a classroom makeover in Washington County, where Ashlyn Smith teaches.
- Infrastructure projects, including a new bridge and federal funding announcements, occurred in Washington and Buchanan Counties, Virginia.
August 2026
11 events- Mike DeWine emphasizes protecting Ohio citizens as Knox and Washington counties implement NG9-1-1 and establish call centers in Ohio.
- A shared issue of fracking wastewater injection wells is emerging, involving entities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington County.
- Lam Research plans to expand its R&D operations in Tualatin, leveraging existing ties with Washington County.
- A project utilizing AmeriCorps volunteers for planting and wetland construction is underway in the Muskingum River area.
- Initiative connects agriculture to food pantries in Washington County.
- KTVB reported on events in Washington County.
- Galway City Council conducts annual trips to Milwaukee, which is the sister city to Washington County.
- Helene storm impacts the region, leading to a disaster relief funding package announcement in Washington County.
- Janeen Sollman held a public forum in Forest Grove regarding her district in Washington County.
- Tax revenue allocation for infrastructure versus education is being discussed, involving the company Washin, Hughes, and Washington County.
- Tornadoes originated in Washington County, Ohio, prompting the Governor to request federal assistance for affected counties.
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July 2026
9 events- Residents in Park Hills are being impacted by an incident affecting both Iron County and Washington County.
- ODNR manages oil and gas well operations in Washington County, involving local legal action by Bob Lane and well owner Bob Wilson.
- Brown represents students in Washington County.
- Washington County is seeking bonds to fund the expansion of the St. George Regional Airport's capacity.
- Washington County is facing financial difficulties in providing adequate support to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley.
- A tornado touched down in the Newport area of Washington County, Ohio, on July 24, 2026.
- Local parties in Washington County are ramping up efforts in preparation for the August election.
- Investigating brine migration from injection wells in Washington County involving the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
- Charlie Schilling is a County Commissioner in Washington County.
June 2026
6 events- Relief efforts are underway, with over $2.8 million in grants provided for road repair projects in Smyth and Washington Counties of Virginia.
- A county drive in Washington County is accepting donations via PayPal, while a separate school drive is currently operating in Bartlesville.
- Josh Schlicher is the mayor of Marietta, which is located in Washington County.
- Washington County, located in the state of Utah, is currently managed by Doug Bennett regarding its water district.
- North Franklin Township is located within Washington County.
- Blair is located within Washington County.