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Commissioners approve Interlocal Agreement, heated BOT discussion ensues
The March 3 Commissioners Meeting saw the commissioners tackling items such as an Interlocal Agreement, a Community Corrections grant support letter, and comments from Lucy Brenton regarding the B.O.T. agreement. The end of the meeting saw a heated exchange between Commissioners Marshall and Cardwell.
Culinary arts are back at Salem High School
After years of not being offered, a new class is gaining popularity with students at Salem High School: culinary arts. Stefanie Dean, who is teaching the class, said the suggestion to offer the class was brought up to her several years ago. “The idea was pitched to me by using the culinary arts courses as a graduation option for the students who couldn't meet any of the requirements set out by the state,” she said. “They are life skills that many students don't get help with
Council presses for answers on BOT agreement, highway superintendent presents project timeline
The Washington County Council convened at 9:00 Monday morning, March 2, during which the build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement that has been a controversial topic lately was discussed in more depth. County Council President Brad Gilbert (Photo by Nathan Smith, taken at a previous meeting) “The next thing is the land swap for the highway project,” Council President Brad Gilbert began. “I know Alyssa (Cochran, Council attorney) has been communicating with us as a council thr
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
Commissioners approve Interlocal Agreement, heated BOT discussion ensues
The March 3 Commissioners Meeting saw the commissioners tackling items such as an Interlocal Agreement, a Community Corrections grant support letter, and comments from Lucy Brenton regarding the B.O.T. agreement. The end of the meeting saw a heated exchange between Commissioners Marshall and Cardwell.
Council presses for answers on BOT agreement, highway superintendent presents project timeline
The Washington County Council convened at 9:00 Monday morning, March 2, during which the build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement that has been a controversial topic lately was discussed in more depth. County Council President Brad Gilbert (Photo by Nathan Smith, taken at a previous meeting) “The next thing is the land swap for the highway project,” Council President Brad Gilbert began. “I know Alyssa (Cochran, Council attorney) has been communicating with us as a council thr
Election 2026: County Council District 2 Candidate Tabatha M. McLain
Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series , this addition to our candidate interviews features District 2* County Council candidate Tabatha M. McLain (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 read
Culinary arts are back at Salem High School
After years of not being offered, a new class is gaining popularity with students at Salem High School: culinary arts. Stefanie Dean, who is teaching the class, said the suggestion to offer the class was brought up to her several years ago. “The idea was pitched to me by using the culinary arts courses as a graduation option for the students who couldn't meet any of the requirements set out by the state,” she said. “They are life skills that many students don't get help with
SCS brings "Seussical" to Salem this weekend
Salem students are proudly bringing the musical Seussical to the middle school auditorium this weekend! This famous production brings together some of Dr. Seuss’s most iconic characters in one single performance that delivers a good time for the entire family.
SHS Journalism: "Elementary students get a taste of winter guard"
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 more of the beginner skills until they have a strong ma
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
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"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Built to Heal, Part 5
Is Your Nervous System on a Dimmer Switch? This story that might date me just a bit. Some of you may remember Christopher Reeve , the actor who famously played Superman back in the day. He truly embodied strength and vitality. But during a horseback riding accident, he suffered a devastating injury at the very top of his neck—between the first two cervical bones. That injury didn’t damage his lungs. It didn’t injure his heart. It didn’t harm his digestive organs. Instead, it
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Built to Heal, Part 4
Spinal Hygiene: Daily Habits That Protect Your Spine (And Why These 4 Exercises Matter So Much) Let’s talk to you about something that can drastically improve the results of your chiropractic care —your spinal hygiene exercises . Think of these exercises the same way you think about brushing your teeth. You don’t brush for an hour once a week.You brush a little every day to protect what you’ve already gained. Your spine works the same way. What All Anatomy Textbooks Agre
"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
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