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Awareness Washington County hosts annual Chili Cookoff March 14
Awareness Washington County is hosting their annual Chili Cookoff once again! The cookoff will take place at Southern Hills Church from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
WCCF Donors offering $100,000 in Spring Grant Cycle
Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation The Donors to the Washington County Community Foundation have opened their Spring Grant Cycle. Funds for the $100,000 grant cycle are made possible through generous donors and the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds. Grant applications for the spring grant cycle are available by calling the WCCF office or clicking HERE to download an application. The application deadline will be 3:30pm, April 4, 2026. For more information
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.
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.
Musical comedy "Urinetown" coming to local stage this weekend
Pied Piper Children’s Theatre’s middle-high school performers will take the stage this weekend with the Tony Award-winning musical Urinetown , a bold and satirical comedy that blends big Broadway-style numbers with sharp social commentary. Urinetown features music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. The show is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), which also supplies all performance materials. Set in a dysto
Local father–son team launches "Knobstone Coffee Company"
A new father–son business has launched in Salem with a focus on small-batch, locally roasted coffee. Wesley and Bryan DePoy began accepting orders Feb. 1 for Knobstone Coffee Company, LLC, a home-based coffee roasting business operating under Indiana Cottage Food Laws. The DePoys said they have been roasting coffee together for more than 10 years before deciding to turn the hobby into a business. Wesley DePoy said the decision grew out of both an interest in the roasting proc
Zelivetz removed from primary ballot, mentions seeking lawyer
Due to his voting history, the Washington County Election Board voted to remove Walter J. Zelivetz from the primary ballot for sheriff. Zelivetz claims he will be seeking a lawyer, and says this was a "ploy" to get him off the ballot.
Election 2026: Recorder Candidate David Norton
Continuing our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Washington County Recorder candidate David Norton (D). 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 m
Who's Who on the 2026 Primary Election Ballot (Updated)
Filings for the 2026 Primary Election are closed. Below is a complete list of candidates that will appear on the 2026 Primary Election ballot.
SHS Journalism: "Elementary students get a taste of winter guard"
Submitted by Monika Spaulding, SHS Journalism Teacher Written by SHS Junior Peyton Maynard Students who are excited about marching, spinning flags and learning new skills now can do it thanks to a mini color guard program started by Salem High School color guard coach Stephanie Bower. What began with a few students, quickly grew into a group where younger kids can learn the basics, like holding the flag, marching and doing spins. “I take things a little slower and keep to m
SHS Journalism: "Computer Certifications Open Doors at SHS"
Submitted by Monika Spaulding, SHS Journalism Teacher Written by SHS Junior Abagale Elliott SHS has many classes available to help point students into a guided entrance to the field they may want to pursue as a career. There are even programs to get a student an easier start in the job market. Having a head start from the beginning in today's field is something you cannot make up after the fact. One of these programs is in the library during 4th and 5th period and is designe
SHS Journalism submission: "the family legacy carries on"
Written by: Adalee Hobson Photo by Abby Spaulding Monday, the Lady Lions played Springs Valley. While the team suffered a hard-fought loss, freshman Kinsley Hollowell had a memorable night, coming out strong and breaking the school record for most 3-pointers in a season. This is a record most ball players work to obtain during their high school career. Hollowell reached it in her first season as a Lady Lion. The girls have two games left in their season and many opportunities
Awareness Washington County hosts annual Chili Cookoff March 14
Awareness Washington County is hosting their annual Chili Cookoff once again! The cookoff will take place at Southern Hills Church from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Your voice matters: community members invited to take short online survey
Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation Washington County Community Foundation invites residents to share their thoughts in a brief online survey designed to help guide future decisions and better serve our community. The survey takes about five minutes to complete, and every response will make a meaningful difference. Whether you have lived here your whole life or are newer to the area, your perspective is important. We genuinely want to hear from you. As a t
WCCF Donors offering $100,000 in Spring Grant Cycle
Submitted by the Washington County Community Foundation The Donors to the Washington County Community Foundation have opened their Spring Grant Cycle. Funds for the $100,000 grant cycle are made possible through generous donors and the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds. Grant applications for the spring grant cycle are available by calling the WCCF office or clicking HERE to download an application. The application deadline will be 3:30pm, April 4, 2026. For more information
Submit a Community Posting
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Built to Heal, Part 3
Is Arthritis Just “Old Age” … or Something Else? Let’s talk about arthritis , degenerative disc disease, and a big misconception I hear all the time: “Well doc, I’m just getting older.” I get it. I respect it. But here’s the problem with that explanation… Arthritis Isn’t Random—It’s Mechanical If arthritis were simply caused by age, then every disc in your spine—being the same age—would wear down equally . But that’s not what we see. I’ll often show patients their X-rays an
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Built to Heal, Part 2
Symptoms: Warning Signs, Not the Problem (And the 3 Things That Actually Get Us There) Hey folks, Dr. Mosier here, and I’ve got a question for you: If you look good and feel good… are you necessarily healthy? Unfortunately, the answer is no . Many of us have friends or family members who looked great, felt fine, and were “thriving” … right up until a heart attack , stroke , or cancer diagnosis . There were no obvious warning signs—or so it seemed. And that brings us to o
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Why Do Chiropractors Check Leg Length?
(A Simple Brain-and-Train Explanation) Hey folks! Have you ever noticed that when you’re being adjusted—or when you’re watching someone else get adjusted—their leg length changes really fast ? And maybe you’ve wondered… “Is my leg actually shorter?” “What are they really checking?” Great questions. Let me share a little neurology , and I promise—we’ll keep it simple and fun. Let’s Talk About the Brain (Using a Train) When your spine is misaligned (subluxated) , your bod
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