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Recently, members of our community along with fellow Hoosiers across the State of Indiana joined together in an event called, “Motorcade for Medicaid” with the hope of raising awareness of rural hospitals that are at risk of closing down citing various budget cuts from the state and federal government.

The Washington County YMCA wrapped up their annual children’s summer camp this past week, and it is safe to say everyone involved, kids and adult leaders, had a blast throughout this 8 week program.

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.

Dates: Friday, August 1 – Saturday, August 2. Time: 10am – 6pm. Location: 7404 E SR-160, Salem, IN 47167.

The first ever “Art on the Bricks” in Salem was a massive success! More than two dozen local artists banded together this past Friday, June 18, to showcase their passions for the community to see. There were many different types of pieces ranging from paintings to sculptures made from scrap metal. It really was a great experience for our community, and it was fascinating to see just how talented Washington County is.

Washington County has officially joined the National Weather Service’s StormReady program, a federal initiative that helps communities strengthen their readiness for extreme weather events.

Washington County Community Foundation has opened their Fall Grant Cycle. Funds for the $100,000 grant cycle are made possible through our generous donors and the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.

A collection of accounts and photographs from the dramatic flood of Thursday July 17 in the Pekin and South Boston areas.

Congratulations to Hunter Trainor and Jakob Dreher, this year’s recipients of the Paul Jolly Memorial Scholarship awards!

Calling all art lovers! The very first Art on the Bricks showcase will be tonight, July 18, from 6 to 9 pm on Brick Street. This amalgamation of approximately 25 local artists will be stationed at various booths along the street, and most will be selling their art work! For more information, contact (812) 883-4265.

The small town of Hardinsburg came alive this past Friday evening, July 11, as the Hardinsburg General Store hosted its third annual Summer Festival. This summer festival has quickly grown into one of Washington County’s most popular summer traditions.

Lyvonne St. Clair, age 64, of Scottsburg, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Born March 7, 1961 in Hazard, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Amy (Campbell) Collins. On December 21, 2019, she married Chris St. Clair who survives.