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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division posted Thursday that two individuals, a 17 year-old and an 18 year-old, are facing charges in Washington County for shooting two whitetail bucks (male deer) from the roadway.

The Washington County Council held a joint meeting with the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, June 24, at noon, to discuss the ongoing BOT (build-operate-transfer) highway garage project that has been a significant source of controversy in the last few months.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Gina Suzette King, age 61 of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home. Ms. King was born January 19, 1965 in Stockton, California, the daughter of Charles King and Leita Hacker King. Ms. King is survived by her daughter, Isabella Howard (Linvel) of Salem, and her sons Andrew Jamison (Lisa) of Salem and Jacob Johnson of California. She is also survived by her grandson, Cole Johnson of California, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Ms. K

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Cynthia "Cindy" Sparks, age 69, of Orleans, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence. Born February 28, 1957, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Marie (Kay) Stivers. Cindy’s greatest joy in life was being a mother. She loved her family deeply and always made sure everyone around her was taken care of. She had a caring heart and spent many years helping others as a caregiver. Cindy enjoyed taking care

The November 3 General Election will be here before we know it, and all winners of the Primary Election on May 5 have been certified by the county election board.

Weathers Funeral Home Brenda Gail Collier Cole, age 77 of Salem, passed away on June 21, 2026 peacefully at home, with her family. Ms. Cole was born September 23, 1948 in Scottsburg, Indiana the daughter of Marvin Theodore Collier and Ruth Geneva Applegate Collier. She was a member of Conway Community Church in South Boston. Ms. Cole retired from Childcraft Industries where she was a wood worker. She also volunteered at the Gift Shop at St. Vincent of Salem. Ms. Cole is survi

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Lance "Bubba" Hattabaugh, age 50, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his residence. Born May 9, 1976 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of Barry Hattabaugh and Gilda (Barrett) Hattabaugh. Everyone knew Lance as “Bubba” or “Boss Man.” He enjoyed listening to the Gaither Vocal Band, loved Reese’s, and never missed a chance to watch Paw Patrol. Lance is survived by his parents, Barry and Gilda, along with one sister, Janet (AJ) Schubert. Fun

Dawalt Funeral Home Jeffrey Allen Spaulding age 70 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Monday June 1, 2026, in Norton Audubon Hospital Louisville. Born December 2, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late John Roger Spaulding and Nancy Elizabeth (Anderson) Spaulding. He was an employee of LG&E in Louisville, Kentucky for 34 years, last serving as a senior analyst. He was a 1974 graduate of Salem High School, elected as class vice-president his senior year. He gr

Weathers Funeral Home Shirley Tilford, age 75 of Salem, passed away on June 20, 2026 at Jewish Hospital. Ms. Tilford was born November 24,1950 in Mozelle, Kentucky, the daughter of Rufus Brown and Alice Nantz Brown. She was a member of Northside Christian Church and also attended church at Life Tabernacle. Ms. Tilford was a retired respiratory therapist. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to church, spending time with friends and she loved jewelry. Ms. Ti

​The official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The American Legion Color Guard will present the colors, followed by a keynote presentation by a state official to commemorate Hardinsburg’s reincorporation.

Sometimes a different perspective helps you appreciate what you have. “Dad, do you have to stop and talk to everyone?” That was the question Isaiah and Isaac asked me while we were walking through the fair. Truthfully, one of my favorite parts of our county fair is catching up with people I haven't seen in a while. I enjoy hearing how life is going, seeing how much their kids have grown, and reconnecting with friends old and new. It's also a great place to meet people and bui

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Herbert "Herb" Lee Edmonds Jr, age 70, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. Born on August 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Herbert Lee Sr. and Elizabeth (Oberhausen) Edmonds. Herb was a self-employed stone mason who took great pride in his craftsmanship and a proud member of the American Legion. In 1993, Herb married the love of his life, and together they blended their families into one. He enjoyed