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SHS Journalism: Mallory Nice – More Than a Trainer
Written by Claire Schmaltz Photo by Delana Nolan When an athlete is down all eyes look for one person, and within seconds the athletic trainer is by their side assessing the situation and making critical decisions that protect both the athlete’s health and their future in the sport. Salem Schools Athletic Trainer Mallory Nice has helped lots of athletes recover and get back out on the court or field. Nice always knew she wanted to work in healthcare and battling through her
SHS Journalism: "Lessons Beyond the Classroom"
By: Natalee Boutelle Kenadie Garloch interning at St. Vincent-Salem Hospital. High school is a place where students learn who they are and what they want to do after graduation. One of the ways Salem High School helps seniors test the ideas of what they want to do is through an internship class. This class is designed to help students discover what they would like to do after school by providing real-life experiences in a career field. Junior/senior counselor Kevin Alberton s
Grants to be pursued for courthouse repairs and EMS radio towers, paving bids opened
During the Tuesday morning commissioners meeting, EMA Director Deniseann "Deni" Stempowski came forward with two grant opportunities for projects she needed the commissioners to approve. The first proposal would fund the replacement of windows at the county courthouse, a project Stempowski estimated at $2,485,679. She noted the figure was a high-end estimate, as the final cost could vary depending on the exact condition of each individual window. Because the courthouse is a h
YMCA launches ‘YCon’ series for 25th anniversary
The Washington County Family YMCA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the Y is recognizing 25 of the people who helped build and sustain the organization over the past quarter century. Lovingly dubbed "YCons", the group includes founding leaders, longtime volunteers, staff members, and early supporters who played a role in establishing and growing the YMCA in Washington County. Some helped launch the effort in the early days, while others have
One Year of The Washington County Times: A Personal Reflection
Today, March 13, marks one year since the launch of The Washington County Times . As I sit down to write this, it's a little surreal to think about how this whole thing started. In December of 2024, I was finishing up a large construction project and trying to figure out what I wanted to do next in life. Several years before construction, I had developed skills in website design, writing, and graphic design through my work with Amor Domini Productions, an independent faith-ba
Brittney Garloch steps in as new CNO at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
Brittney Garloch is the new CNO at Ascension St. Vincent in Salem. She outlined her hopes for the future of the hospital as well as the pride she has for her staff and community.
Grants to be pursued for courthouse repairs and EMS radio towers, paving bids opened
During the Tuesday morning commissioners meeting, EMA Director Deniseann "Deni" Stempowski came forward with two grant opportunities for projects she needed the commissioners to approve. The first proposal would fund the replacement of windows at the county courthouse, a project Stempowski estimated at $2,485,679. She noted the figure was a high-end estimate, as the final cost could vary depending on the exact condition of each individual window. Because the courthouse is a h
Highway garage BOT project remains hot topic during commissioners meeting
Lucy Brenton at a previous meeting. Photo by Nathaniel Smith. On Tuesday morning at 9:00 am, the Washington County Board of Commissioners held their semimonthly meeting. In attendance were Commissioners Tony Cardwell Jr. and Todd Ewen. Also in attendance were Auditor Kyra Stephenson, Attorney April Geltmaker, and Councilmen Mark “Bubba” Abbott and Preston Shell. Commissioner Phillip Marshall was absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of prayer, Lucy Brenton came
Election 2026: Monroe Township Trustee Candidate Jackie Potts
Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Monroe Township Trustee candidate Jackie Potts (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as you make your way to the ballot box. Publisher's Note: The Washington County Times does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to provide balanced and informative coverage of local politics so our readers can
SHS Journalism: Mallory Nice – More Than a Trainer
Written by Claire Schmaltz Photo by Delana Nolan When an athlete is down all eyes look for one person, and within seconds the athletic trainer is by their side assessing the situation and making critical decisions that protect both the athlete’s health and their future in the sport. Salem Schools Athletic Trainer Mallory Nice has helped lots of athletes recover and get back out on the court or field. Nice always knew she wanted to work in healthcare and battling through her
SHS Journalism: "Lessons Beyond the Classroom"
By: Natalee Boutelle Kenadie Garloch interning at St. Vincent-Salem Hospital. High school is a place where students learn who they are and what they want to do after graduation. One of the ways Salem High School helps seniors test the ideas of what they want to do is through an internship class. This class is designed to help students discover what they would like to do after school by providing real-life experiences in a career field. Junior/senior counselor Kevin Alberton s
High School in the USA seeks local host families for exchange students
Submitted by Jennifer Porter A Truly Life-Changing Experience: Become a Host Family in Washington County High School in the USA (HSUSA) is seeking welcoming host families in Washington County and surrounding counties for the upcoming school year. Hosting an international high school student is a meaningful opportunity to bring the world into your home while helping a young person grow academically, culturally, and personally. HSUSA students are 15–17 years old and attend a lo
Washington County Family YMCA invites families to 2026 "Healthy Kids Day"
A Community Posting by the Washington County Family YMCA WASHINGTON COUNTY, IN - The Washington County Family YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on April 18, 2026 beginning at 9:00 A.M., located at 1709 North Shelby Street, Salem, IN 47167. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. This year’s event will be especially meaningful as the YMCA celebr
Local historian and distiller to speak on prohibition at Stevens Museum
The John Hay Center will host a special historical presentation later this month exploring the region’s deep ties to distilling and the era of Prohibition. On Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m., local historian and master distiller Alan Bishop will present “Hoosiers & Their Hooch” at the Stevens Memorial Museum in Salem. Bishop, who serves as master distiller at Old Homestead Distillery near Patoka Lake, will discuss the history of distilling in Southern Indiana and how the region’
20th annual Bohemian Supper Club returns April 11
The “World’s Largest Cover Band” returns to the stage this spring as the “Bohemian Supper Club Orchestra” makes its 20th appearance April 11 at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center in Salem.
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: The Valentine’s Day Wake-Up Call
About three weeks ago, I found myself in quite a marital situation. It was Valentine’s Day. After breakfast, Ellen gave the boys their Valentine’s presents from us… presents I didn’t even know about. Then it happened. She handed me a bag. Not a present—a bag. Needless to say, the “oh crap” alarm started going off in my head like it was the Fourth of July. Yep, you guessed it… I didn’t get her anything. In my defense, I thought we weren’t getting each other gifts because the f
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Built to Heal, Part 8
Before You Choose Surgery… Read This First! The Disc Decompression Solution If you’ve been told that surgery is your next step… If you’re living with constant flare-ups… If you’ve “thrown your back out” more times than you can count… We need to talk. At Mosier Family Chiropractic, one of the most life-changing therapies we offer is spinal decompression — and it’s helping people avoid unnecessary spine surgery every single week. Let’s break it down simply. What Is Spinal Dec
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Built to Heal, Part 7
What Happens When the Atlas Is Misaligned? When the Atlas shifts—even slightly—it can irritate the brainstem and create what we call neurological facilitation. In simple terms: The nervous system stays stuck in a high-distress signal.
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