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A Community Posting by Jackson County REMC Pursuant to its Bylaws and the Statutes of the State of Indiana (I.C.8-1-13-11), Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation hereby places on notice certain individuals that unclaimed balances are being held in their names and if said balances are not duly claimed within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice, the same shall be contributed to the corporation as outlined in its Bylaws. A complete list can

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Roy Dale Alexander, age 67 of Salem, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at his home. Mr. Alexander was born March 15, 1959 in Salem, the son of Roger Alexander and Delores Faye Tye. Mr. Alexander enjoyed spending time with friends and taking his side by side out riding and going on benefit rides. He was a long time member of the American Legion Post 41 of Salem. He enjoyed fishing and being with his kids and grandkids. He always had a love f

A Community Posting by the Hardinsburg Community Foundation HCF is having our rescheduled America 250 celebration on September 19th. The festival starts at noon, and vendors can setup anytime that morning. Vendors can register by emailing hardinsburgcf@gmail.com. Let’s enjoy this fall with good food and fun down at the ballpark!

My grandmother, Mary Dufour, would have turned 85 this week, and her obituary is unfortunately no longer able to be found online. In memory of her, I’m publishing this biography written in 2016 by her eldest son, Christopher. We hope the countless people whose lives were touched by her enjoy this tribute to her life.

The next critical phase of the South Main Street Rehabilitation project, spanning from the Blue River bridge to Becks Mill Road, is scheduled to start in August.

The Natural Way to Stay Sharp This School Year As summer winds down and schedules begin filling up again, many of us find ourselves searching for ways to improve focus, increase productivity, and reduce mental fatigue. Whether you're going back to school, heading into a busy work season, studying for exams, or simply trying to stay on top of your never-ending to-do list, aromatherapy can be a simple addition to your routine. Certain essential oils have been studied for their

The Washington County Council and Commissioners met in a joint session earlier this week and covered topics like Purdue Extension program updates, a formal acceptance of a $1.2 million READI 2.0 grant for the new 4-H building at the fairgrounds and a decision to narrow the scope of the independent audit of the Highway Garage project.

At 2:37 pm on August 6, Salem emergency responders received a dispatch call directing them to the area of 401 N Water Street, near Growby’s. The call stated there was a two-vehicle accident with possible injuries. While responding to the scene, officials had both lanes of W Hackberry Street closed.

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to attend a special networking meeting and launch party celebrating "A New Chapter for a New Chamber".

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Jim "Storm" Dale Dobbs, Sr., age 78 of Vallonia, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:14 am, in his residence. He was born September 9, 1947 in Co-Operative, Kentucky, the son of the late Melvin and Dorothy (Roberts) Dobbs. After High School he joined the U.S. Army proudly serving during the Vietnam War. He later worked as a car salesman until retiring. He was a gun enthusiast and a member of the N.R.A. and he enjoyed the outdoors

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home George Robert "Bobby" Muench, age 18 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at IU Bloomington Hospital. Bobby was born February 22, 2008 in Indianapolis, the son of Michael Muench and Nicole Dewar. He was a student at Equus Flight Academy. Bobby loved all creatures, moths and frogs being his favorite. He was good with his hands and loved restoring cars. He was an avid drift race fan and you would rarely find him without his

Submitted by Kristin Pyle Mary Edna (Tyler) Pyle, 79, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. Mary was born on June 8, 1947, in Borden, Indiana. Mary was the oldest of five siblings and grew up in Pekin, IN. On May 7, 1971, Mary married the love of her life, James Pyle, in Scottsburg, IN and together they shared a devoted marriage of 52 years, building a life centered on faith, family, and service. As a proud Navy wife, Mary spent much of her life in