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VIDEO: Washington County Fair Recap
The 2026 Washington County Fair came to a close this past weekend, and we have created a video chock-full of photos submitted by none other than you!
Two facing charges for poaching deer from road near Lake John Hay (warning: graphic images)
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division posted Thursday that two individuals, a 17 year-old and an 18 year-old, are facing charges in Washington County for shooting two whitetail bucks (male deer) from the roadway.
Council approves independent audit of BOT project after heated meeting with commissioners
The Washington County Council held a joint meeting with the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, June 24, at noon, to discuss the ongoing BOT (build-operate-transfer) highway garage project that has been a significant source of controversy in the last few months.
Pekin prepares for America's 250th birthday with annual Independence Day celebration
Pekin is preparing for its 196th Fourth of July Celebration, a two-day event organizers describe as the nation’s oldest consecutive Independence Day celebration. The 2026 event is scheduled for July 3 and 4 at Pekin Park with the time “Our American Story,” tying this year’s festivities to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Funeral fundraiser established after death of Pekin teen Hunter Rowley; family releases statement
A fundraising effort has been launched to help the family of 17-year-old Hunter Blaine Rowley, who tragically passed away Saturday evening following an apparent shooting and vehicle crash in rural Washington County.
New exhibit honors legacy of local photographer and historian Cecil J. Smith
"The Spirit of Washington County Through the Lens of Cecil Smith" opened Saturday at the Depot Railroad Museum, located at 206 South College Avenue. The exhibit will remain open from June 13 through June 27 as part of the local celebration of America's 250th Birthday.
Two facing charges for poaching deer from road near Lake John Hay (warning: graphic images)
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division posted Thursday that two individuals, a 17 year-old and an 18 year-old, are facing charges in Washington County for shooting two whitetail bucks (male deer) from the roadway.
Council approves independent audit of BOT project after heated meeting with commissioners
The Washington County Council held a joint meeting with the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, June 24, at noon, to discuss the ongoing BOT (build-operate-transfer) highway garage project that has been a significant source of controversy in the last few months.
Election 2026: Candidates on the General Ballot
The November 3 General Election will be here before we know it, and all winners of the Primary Election on May 5 have been certified by the county election board.
West Washington Schools 2026–27 calendar
West Washington School Corporation's fall break is scheduled to take place October 5–9, winter break December 21–31, and spring break March 22–26.
East Washington Schools 2026–27 calendar
East Washington School Corporation's fall break is scheduled to take place October 5–9, winter break December 21–31, and spring break March 22–26.
Salem Community Schools 2026–27 calendar
Salem Community Schools has released their 2026–27 school year calendar. Fall break is scheduled to take place October 5–9, winter break December 21–31, and spring break March 22–26.
VIDEO: Washington County Fair Recap
The 2026 Washington County Fair came to a close this past weekend, and we have created a video chock-full of photos submitted by none other than you!
Hardinsburg to celebrate USA's 250th anniversary and official town ribbon cutting on June 27th
The official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The American Legion Color Guard will present the colors, followed by a keynote presentation by a state official to commemorate Hardinsburg’s reincorporation.
Washington County Fair Book 2026 – digital version
The Washington County Farmers-Merchants Fair will take place from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20 at the fairgrounds off East Market Street. A digital copy of the fair's program can be found here, including entry forms for the fair parade and baby contest.
"Built to Move" with Dr. Voyles: Coming Home to Indiana (part 3)
In life, few of us get the opportunity to pursue something we are truly passionate about. Before long, the weight of the world catches up with all of us. We have bills to pay, families to support, emergencies to prepare for, and one day, retirement to think about. It always amazes me how resilient people can be when they have a purpose. A single mom working three jobs so her kids can eat. A son putting in long days in construction to help care for a sick parent. There is no s
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: The Gift of a Small Town
Sometimes a different perspective helps you appreciate what you have. “Dad, do you have to stop and talk to everyone?” That was the question Isaiah and Isaac asked me while we were walking through the fair. Truthfully, one of my favorite parts of our county fair is catching up with people I haven't seen in a while. I enjoy hearing how life is going, seeing how much their kids have grown, and reconnecting with friends old and new. It's also a great place to meet people and bui
"Built to Move" with Dr. Voyles: Coming Home to Indiana (Part 2)
Selling insurance with Humana was a job full of surprises. I was a 22-year-old bright eyed and bushy tailed new graduate ready to take on the world with this new job and new field. The company gave me a work cell phone that would send me a name of a person who called in and was interested in discussing insurance along with their home address. I would wake up in the morning and see just a name and an address. I would take the address, punch it into my GPS, say a prayer, a
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