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Little Twirl reopens under new ownership with grand opening set for May 8
The Little Twirl, a longtime staple in Washington County, is under new ownership and preparing for its grand re-opening as “The Little Twirl on Main” Friday, May 8, with a mix of familiar favorites and new additions. The grand re-opening will take place at 9:30 a.m. and feature a ribbon cutting with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The restaurant in Livonia has been purchased by sisters Dana Brewer, Tiffany Brewer and Jessica Allen, along with their stepfather, John
Primary Election Night Final Results
Primary Election Day is here, and The Washington County Times has compiled the results from Washington County. Included in this list are nomination results and vote totals.
Full list of Washington County 2026 Primary Election Candidates
Filings for the 2026 Primary Election are closed. Below is a complete list of candidates that will appear on the 2026 Primary Election ballot.
Little Twirl reopens under new ownership with grand opening set for May 8
The Little Twirl, a longtime staple in Washington County, is under new ownership and preparing for its grand re-opening as “The Little Twirl on Main” Friday, May 8, with a mix of familiar favorites and new additions. The grand re-opening will take place at 9:30 a.m. and feature a ribbon cutting with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The restaurant in Livonia has been purchased by sisters Dana Brewer, Tiffany Brewer and Jessica Allen, along with their stepfather, John
Mosier Family Chiropractic welcomes Salem's Dr. Eli Voyles to expanding practice
Mosier Family Chiropractic is preparing for a major move and expansion, bringing new space, new services, and a familiar face back to Salem. The practice, currently located at 304 E. Market St., will relocate to a larger facility on West Mulberry Street in the former Save-a-Lot building near O’Reilly Auto Parts. The new location is set to open with a grand opening event on Saturday, June 6 at noon. The event will include a ribbon cutting with the Washington County Chamber of
VIDEO: H & R Bakery sold, new and old owners discuss details
H & R Bakery has officially been sold! We had the pleasure of sitting down with new owners, Corey and Adrienne Baker, as well as previous owners Dwayne and Juanita Daugherty, to discuss the details.
Primary Election Night Final Results
Primary Election Day is here, and The Washington County Times has compiled the results from Washington County. Included in this list are nomination results and vote totals.
Full list of Washington County 2026 Primary Election Candidates
Filings for the 2026 Primary Election are closed. Below is a complete list of candidates that will appear on the 2026 Primary Election ballot.
Election 2026: County Council District 3 Candidate Rebecca "Becky" White
Continuing with our “Election: 2026” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features District 3 County Council candidate Rebecca "Becky" White (R). Leading up to the primaries, we have continued to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as you make your way to the ballot box.
SHS Journalism: "Catalyst for Success: A Teacher Who Inspired Generations"
Written by Abby Spaulding It has been 39 years since John Calhoun first got a job at Salem Schools. As the 2025-2026 school year comes to an end, so does Calhoun's career as a teacher. When asked about how he got into education Calhoun explained, “Well, I didn’t have much of a choice. My parents took me to kindergarten 56 years ago and I haven’t stopped learning since.” Calhoun stated that his father was a teacher, and his sister is a teacher, so the idea of teaching came na
SHS teacher Mark Carter welcomes retirement with open arms
To say Mark Carter is anxiously awaiting retirement is an understatement. The veteran teacher, who has spent his 34-year teaching career at Salem High School, will lock his classroom door for the last time on May 21. Carter graduated from SHS in 1981 and had a vague idea of becoming a lawyer. He went to Indiana University in Bloomington and majored in political science. After that first year, he decided that was not the major for him and switched to English the following year
After 42 years, Lamb says goodbye to Bradie Shrum Elementary
For the past 42 years, Renee Lamb has been a familiar face at Bradie Shrum Elementary School. A job she has thoroughly loved. “I always wanted to teach,” said Lamb, adding that she was influenced by her fifth grade teacher at Orleans Elementary School. “She was a very caring person – dedicated to teaching.” She said what she remembers most about that teacher was her love for reading. “She always read to us after recess and I can specifically remember her reading Charlie and t
Notice of April 24th Estate Sale
Submitted by Joann Morgan ESTATE YARD SALE 212 Willow St APRIL 24TH
Local theatre to stage large-scale "Shrek the Musical" this summer
The Washington County Actors Community Theatre has announced auditions for its upcoming summer production of Shrek the Musical , an ambitious, large-scale show that organizers hope will draw strong participation from performers across all age groups and bring sizable audiences to its July performances. Based on the 2001 animated film Shrek , the musical follows a reclusive ogre whose quiet life is disrupted when a group of exiled fairy tale characters invade his swamp. In an
Community Foundation donors host free parent sessions on AI safety for children
A Community Posting by the Washington County Community Foundation As artificial intelligence becomes a growing part of everyday life, the Washington County Community Foundation is inviting parents and guardians of Washington County students to learn how to keep their children safe in an AI driven world. The Foundation will host a series of free community sessions titled How to Keep Your Kids Safe in an AI World, featuring educator and technology expert Bhavani Kola. With more
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: 10,000
It’s not about the push-ups—it’s about who you become by keeping your word 10,000. So far this year, I’ve done 10,000 push-ups. No, I’m not kidding. One hundred push-ups a day for one hundred days. There are two things about that number that surprise even me: The fact that I’m doing push-ups at all. Not that long ago, I could barely do two… back when I weighed nearly 400 pounds. The fact that I’ve stuck with something for 100 consecutive days. Some of you reading this might t
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Bright Lights & Sirens
Sometimes Hope is the only thing Holding Someone Together. (Trigger warning – suicide) Bright lights and sirens filled the summer morning air. As I stepped outside our front door, I glanced to the right—toward our neighbor’s house. It was surrounded by police cars, first responders, and an ambulance. There was a commotion I didn’t fully understand at the time. I remember seeing Rick’s teenage daughters—who used to babysit me—and their mom, completely distraught. I was only ei
"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: The Easter Egg Heist
A dad’s “brilliant” plan… and the lesson it revealed about staying connected to what truly powers your life. This past Easter, I made a parenting decision that… well… might be up for debate. After church, we had an Easter egg hunt with the boys. Isaiah and Isaac—being older and faster—were doing what they always do… absolutely dominating. Meanwhile, Ethan—my 2nd youngest—was giving it everything he had… but just couldn’t keep up. So naturally… Dad stepped in. Let’s just say I
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