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Project Stars & Stripes: Spectrum techs swap tattered flags for new ones
A Spectrum field technician sees a lot of front porches. When one has a torn, faded, or frayed American flag out front, the technician can knock on the door and offer a new flag. If the answer is yes, the tech swaps the old with the new and retires the old flag according to the U.S. Flag Code. No strings or cost attached.
Commissioners award 4-H building project to $1.9 million AML Construction bid
The Washington County Commissioners awarded the new 4-H community building project to AML Construction on November 4 and approved the updated contractual services agreement with Purdue Extension.
SCS to host annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11
Salem Community Schools to present corporation-wide Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:00 am in the Salem High School Main Gym. The program features students from all three school buildings.
Washington County Pumpkin Walk returns Oct. 24
The Washington County Tourism Commission will host its annual Pumpkin Walk Saturday, Oct. 24, at the John Hay Center’s Pioneer Village in Salem.
Community members can enter a decorated pumpkin in the contest from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at The Depot parking lot, 206 S. College St. Pumpkins will be available for participants to pick up at the YMCA parking lot beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, after 3 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m.
Local family seeks assistance after devastating car crash
There is once again a local family here in Washington County in need of aid. Four individuals were involved in a head-on collision on July 11 of this year on East Hackberry Street between Walmart and Tumbleweed. The crash resulted in severe injuries with each of the passengers, one of which passed away one week after the crash.
West Washington choir selected to perform at Carnegie Hall
The West Washington Jr./Sr. High School choir has been selected to participate in a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, where the students are expected to perform the world premiere of a new choral composition alongside professional musicians and other selected school choirs from across the country.
Notice of public hearing before the Washington County BZA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Please take notice that the Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals of Washington County, Indiana will hold a public hearing, pursuant to statute, on December 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Salem, Indiana in regard to an application for a standards variance filed by Beeswax, Not Yours LLC with the Plan Director of the Board of Zoning Appeals of Washington Coun
Commissioners award 4-H building project to $1.9 million AML Construction bid
The Washington County Commissioners awarded the new 4-H community building project to AML Construction on November 4 and approved the updated contractual services agreement with Purdue Extension.
Sheriff’s sergeant suspended without pay after domestic battery arrest
After a special Merit Board meeting on November 2, a Washington County Sheriff's Department sergeant remains on unpaid suspension. The board approved an agreement keeping him off the job until criminal charges against him are fully resolved.
Salem, West Washington advance in sectionals, Eastern falls at Clarksville
It was a big Friday night for two of our three county football teams as the IHSAA state tournament got underway on Friday, October 23. Salem and West Washington both advanced to the sectional semifinals, while Eastern saw its season come to an end at Clarksville.
Eagle Scout project includes building benches for SHS tennis
Hoping to give players a place to sit and rest, as well as store their equipment, senior Van Stephens has chosen to design and build benches for the tennis courts. The project is to help him complete his Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts.
Pink for a Purpose
The volleyball court was covered in pink, but the message behind it went far beyond the color. Salem High School Head Volleyball Coach Renee Stidam was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2026. The team chose to support their coach by wearing pink, the color that represents breast cancer awareness.
Project Stars & Stripes: Spectrum techs swap tattered flags for new ones
A Spectrum field technician sees a lot of front porches. When one has a torn, faded, or frayed American flag out front, the technician can knock on the door and offer a new flag. If the answer is yes, the tech swaps the old with the new and retires the old flag according to the U.S. Flag Code. No strings or cost attached.
SCS to host annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11
Salem Community Schools to present corporation-wide Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:00 am in the Salem High School Main Gym. The program features students from all three school buildings.
Ascension St. Vincent to host annual health fair Nov. 7
Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital will host its annual Health Fair on Saturday, November 7, from 9:00 am to noon at the hospital, located at 911 N. Shelby St. in Salem.
SHS partners with community to offer opportunities to students
Salem Schools has teamed with more than 20 local businesses to offer real world experiences for seniors providing both internship and work experience. Karen Barry, SHS Career Coach, enjoys the opportunity of getting to match a senior with an experience that will not only benefit them, but mean something to them.
"Built to Move" With Dr. Voyles: Pulling your Weight
What does pulling a combine 10 feet as fast as possible have to do with working in a chiropractic office? More than you might think. Recently, our team came together for the first ever combine pull at Cornucopia, where the goal was simple: get the combine across the finish line faster than every other team. It took strength, effort, coordination, and—most importantly—every person pulling their own weight. And we won. But the victory wasn't because one person was the strongest
"Scents and Sensibility": What an Appointment With Me Looks Like
One of the top questions I’ve received since starting as an aromatherapist at Mosier Family Chiropractic is so simple, yet one I haven’t been crystal clear on. “What does an appointment with you look like?” Let’s talk about it! First, there are multiple ways to book an appointment with me. You can call the office, message me, or book online through their website at www.mosierfamilychiropractic.com. Once the appointment is booked, you will receive a Google forms link to fill
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