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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.

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

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home April 15, 1947 - November 7, 2026 Age 79 years and 6 months Thomas Ray Pevlor, age 79 years and 6 months, along with his twin brother, Richard Kay Pevlor were born April 15, 1947, in Salem, Indiana to James William and Eileen S. (Smock) Pevlor. Tom passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Proceeding him in death are his parents, James William and Eileen S. (Smock) Pevlor, 1 son: Norman Dale (2023) 1 brothe

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home John Terry Chism, age 78, of Pekin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd. He was born November 9, 1947, in Wolf Creek, Kentucky, the son of the late John Richard Chism and Mary Earle (Hall) Chism. John was a United States Army Vietnam veteran and retired from General Electric after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Karen Lynn (McWilliams) Chism, whom he marr

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.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Myron Lynn Short, age 78 of Salem passed away on November 5, 2026 at Meadow View Health and Rehab. Myron was born June 1, 1948 the son of George Grover Short and Pauline Elizabeth Ray Short. He graduated from Salem High School in 1966. In 1972 he earned a Bachelor of science in business degree from Indiana University South East. In 1967 he married Carolyn Hampton Short, they were married for 59 years. They had one daughter, Kelly Jo of Jeffe

Submitted by Love Funeral Home Leona Mae Satterwhite, age 79, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Leona was born on April 26, 1947, in Fredericksburg, Indiana, to Glenn and Florida (Wilson) Boston. She was a 1966 graduate of West Washington High School. On June 10, 1966, she married the love of her life, Larry Satterwhite, with whom she shared many years of love, family, and cherished memories. Leona was a talented and creative woman who had a passi

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 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.

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Melissa Schocke, age 48, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Salem. She was born February 3, 1978, in Salem, the daughter of Charles and Ellesiph (Huffines) Schocke. Melissa is survived by her two children, Lisa Cochran (Brian) and Sarah Cole; six brothers, Gary Schocke (Mary Beth), Scott Schocke (Denise), Chuck Schocke, Kenny Schocke (Melissa), Frank Schocke, and Tony Schocke (Melissa); one sister, Shana Scho

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.

Following Tuesday night's general election, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sheriff-elect Wayne Blevins regarding his landslide win. He spoke about how he plans to run the department, as well as his touching motivation to run in the first place. Congratulations Sheriff-elect Blevins!