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Motorcycle Wreck on Hackberry St
On July 15 at 12:28 pm, Salem emergency responders received a call regarding a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Hackberry and Anson Street. Upon arrival, the wrecked motorcycle could be seen on its side with the bloodied driver on the ground nearby.
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Great Wolf Lodge and the Case of the Cranky Wizard
We encountered a very angry wizard the moment we arrived at the Great Wolf Lodge. While we were in line to pick up wands for Isaiah and Isaac to play the MagiQuest game (basically a wizard-themed scavenger hunt), a short, round, balding, middle-aged man—wearing a goofy wizard outfit—was throwing a full-blown temper tantrum.
Community Foundation Sets Sail Toward "Brighter Tomorrows" at Annual Meeting
On Thursday, June 10, the Washington County Community Foundation hosted its annual meeting at Cornerstone Hall, welcoming approximately 200 community members, business leaders, and philanthropists aboard the “S. S. Legacy” for a nautically-themed evening titled “Mapping Brighter Tomorrows.”
Community Foundation Sets Sail Toward "Brighter Tomorrows" at Annual Meeting
On Thursday, June 10, the Washington County Community Foundation hosted its annual meeting at Cornerstone Hall, welcoming approximately 200 community members, business leaders, and philanthropists aboard the “S. S. Legacy” for a nautically-themed evening titled “Mapping Brighter Tomorrows.”
"Hope With a Hammer" to Finish Ryder's New Home This Month
The final phase of construction is underway for Ryder Johnson’s new home, a custom-built house designed to meet the needs of the five-year-old boy living with an ultra-rare genetic disorder known as Xq23 Deletion. The project, led by the nonprofit faith-based group Hope With A Hammer, has drawn continued support from local volunteers, churches, and donors since work first began last year.
West Washington 8-Year-Old Wins National Golf Tournament
A Washington County local is making a name for himself on the national golf scene — and he’s only in third grade.
Motorcycle Wreck on Hackberry St
On July 15 at 12:28 pm, Salem emergency responders received a call regarding a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Hackberry and Anson Street. Upon arrival, the wrecked motorcycle could be seen on its side with the bloodied driver on the ground nearby.
July 2025 Hardinsburg Town Board Newsletter
Addressing fire protection, the community center, and meeting guidelines.
Jimerson Replaces Davis on Hardinsburg Board
The Hardinsburg Town Council met Thursday evening, July 10, at the Hardinsburg Senior Citizens Center.
2025-26 Calendars for Salem, Eastern, and West Washington Schools
2025-26 academic calendars for Salem, Eastern, and West Washington Schools.
Free Art Supply Library Opens at Salem Middle School
A new way to inspire creativity is now open to the public in Salem, thanks to the efforts of middle school art teacher Gwendolyn Dowling and her students. Located on the sidewalk by the drop-off circle at Salem Middle School, near the football field, the freshly installed art library box functions much like the other little free book libraries around the county - except instead of books, it’s filled with art supplies.
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.
Lyvonne St. Clair
Lyvonne St. Clair, age 64, of Scottsburg, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Born March 7, 1961 in Hazard, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Amy (Campbell) Collins. On December 21, 2019, she married Chris St. Clair who survives.
Gerald Lloyd Gray, Sr.
With heavy but grateful hearts, the family of Gerald Lloyd Gray, Sr, of Henryville, IN, announce his passing on July 10, 2025.
Rita Kaye Mitchell
Rita Kaye Mitchell, 70, of Borden, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1954, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Mary L. Mitchell.
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Great Wolf Lodge and the Case of the Cranky Wizard
We encountered a very angry wizard the moment we arrived at the Great Wolf Lodge. While we were in line to pick up wands for Isaiah and Isaac to play the MagiQuest game (basically a wizard-themed scavenger hunt), a short, round, balding, middle-aged man—wearing a goofy wizard outfit—was throwing a full-blown temper tantrum.
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Sweeping Up the Past with Ivy the Roomba
A couple of years ago, Ellen and I took on a really cool project—we restored a historic home in our community. The Lanning House, built in 1873, was charming but in desperate need of some TLC.
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Beyond the Comfort Zone
Have you ever wondered how your kids will respond to a new experience or event? Will they have fun and grow from it? Or will they absolutely hate it and throw a temper tantrum—kind of like me when I’m hungry?
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