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Washington County Fair 2025 Schedule
The Washington County Times wishes everyone a safe and fun fair week! This article will be updated daily, removing events that have already taken place for our readers' convenience. For a full schedule and more information, click here.


Semi/Car Wreck on SR-56 East
On June 10, Washington County emergency responders received a call at 12:43pm regarding a wreck involving a blue Honda Civic and a red Volvo semi on SR-56 East near N Mount Rd. This happens to be the second semi-related wreck on 56 East in the span of a week.


Bank Robbery Suspect Captured in Washington County
The search for a man wanted out of Jackson County is over. Multiple law enforcement agencies were working together to locate Jeremiah Bragg, 36, of Seymour, Indiana, who was wanted out of Jackson County, Indiana.


Washington County Fair 2025 Schedule
The Washington County Times wishes everyone a safe and fun fair week! This article will be updated daily, removing events that have already taken place for our readers' convenience. For a full schedule and more information, click here.


Benefit for 5-Year-Old with Rare Disorder to Be Held at West Washington
This Saturday, June 7, the Washington County community plans to come together in a show of support for one of its youngest members. Five-year-old Norah Richards, who was diagnosed as a baby with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), will be the focus of “Norah’s CREWsaders 2025 Charity Event,” a family-friendly fundraiser at West Washington School Corporation.


WCCF Donors Award Over $100K in Grants
The amazing donors of the Washington County Community Foundation awarded over $100,000 in grants through the Spring 2025 Grant Cycle. Grants are primarily awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.
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Semi/Car Wreck on SR-56 East
On June 10, Washington County emergency responders received a call at 12:43pm regarding a wreck involving a blue Honda Civic and a red Volvo semi on SR-56 East near N Mount Rd. This happens to be the second semi-related wreck on 56 East in the span of a week.


Bank Robbery Suspect Captured in Washington County
The search for a man wanted out of Jackson County is over. Multiple law enforcement agencies were working together to locate Jeremiah Bragg, 36, of Seymour, Indiana, who was wanted out of Jackson County, Indiana.


Commissioners Rescind Temple & Temple Paving Bid, Award Bid to Harrison County Company
On May 6, a decision was made by the Washington County Board of Commissioners to award a paving bid to Temple & Temple, despite the existence of a nearly $80,000 lower bid from C&R Construction in Harrison County. On June 10, that decision was rescinded due to a letter from the Indiana Department of Transportation.


Eastern Girls' Tennis Claims First Tennis Sectional Crown in School History
Finally! The Eastern Girls' Tennis Team can use that word as they were able to claim their first ever tennis sectional title in school history. “It is very special and surreal to say that this team won the very first sectional in Eastern Tennis,” said Eastern Coach Ame Hein.


Free Meals for Children this Summer
Come pick up free meals for your children under 18 years of age this summer! There are two pickup locations: Salem Schools and the Campbellsburg Community Center...


West Washington High School 2025 Graduation
On Friday, May 23, West Washington High School held their 2025 graduation ceremony! The various student speeches and comments made it clear: they certainly are ready for whatever is on the horizon. Although some tears were shed, the day was full of happiness and pride.


Obituary: Theodore Ralph “Ted” Linton
Theodore Ralph “Ted” Linton, 80, of English, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday May 30, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana, surrounded by several members of his family.


Obituary: Andrea "Angie" Johnson
Andrea "Angie" Johnson, age 72, of Campbellsburg passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born November 16, 1952 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late David Harris and Margie (Wilson) Mesarosh.


Obituary: Sally and Stanley Maudlin
Sally and Stanley Maudlin, age 88 and 89 of Campbellsburg, passed away in their home. Sally Maudlin passed away on June 10, 2025, holding hands with her husband Stanley, who followed 16 hours later, on June 11, 2025.


Scents & Sensibility: How to Care For Your Diffuser (+ Recipes!)
If you’ve ever added a few drops of essential oil to your diffuser and felt your whole space shift- from calmer to brighter, maybe more grounded- you know how powerful it can be. Here’s the thing though: your diffuser needs regular care to keep working its magic effectively (and safely!)


5 Essential Oils Everyone Should Have (and Why You’ll Love Them)
If you’ve ever experimented with the world of aromatherapy, you know it can be a bit overwhelming. With literally hundreds of essential oils to choose from, how do you know where to start?


Stories of Salem: Mastodons, Panthers, and Bears, Oh My!
Washington County’s natural history is a tapestry woven with tales of prehistoric giants and fierce frontier wildlife. From the massive mastodons that roamed these woods long before settlers arrived, to the panthers and bears that prowled the frontier, our region’s story is rich with fossils and encounters that capture both the imagination and the wild spirit of early Indiana.
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